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Construction Maintenance Inspector

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Eastern Region, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Feb 2026

About the role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Job Description

Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or program. Role learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self-development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

Essential duties

A. Construction

  • Travel and observe developments under construction for conformance to plans, specifications and other legal documents.
  • Participate in progress and payout meetings with owner, architect and/or GC.
  • Preform quality control review on installed material and bring any observed deficiencies to architect's attention.
  • Monitor construction progress schedule and change order log weekly and/or monthly.
  • Participate in punch list generation at turnover of uncompleted items with assigned monetary value.
  • Verify and initiate issuance of the following Agency documents: a. Substantial Completion, b. Occupancy Certificate, c. Construction Completion, d. Final Inspection
  • Attend and participate in three warranty/guarantee reviews during first twelve month of operation. Annual inspections will occur thereafter.
  • Initiate all correspondences and forms required in the performance of above tasks.

B. Maintenance

  • Inspect occupied property as required by funding program to ensure against deferred maintenance.
  • Establish maintenance files and procedures as required by funding program.
  • Perform reserve for replacement analysis and updates as required by funding program.
  • Meet with representatives of ownership and property management agent to discuss status of building maintenance and capital improvements.
  • Review drawings, work quality, materials, and equipment required for all upgrades, capital improvements and repairs to ensure conformance with Agency requirements/standards.
  • Initiate all correspondences and forms required in the performance of above tasks.

C. Property Damage Reporting

  • Conduct site inspection once notified of an occurrence.
  • Obtain Property Damage Report form from site.
  • Conduct periodic inspections during the repair process to insure, work quality, materials, and equipment conform to acceptable standards.
  • Obtain Property Damage follow up report from site at conclusion of repairs.

D. Rental assistance and Single Family inspections

  • Perform unit inspections as required by Rental Assistances Programs to ensure clean, safe and sanitary conditions are upheld.
  • Perform single family inspections as requested by the Director of Technical Services.
  • Other duties assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction technology with five years of experience in the residential construction field and/or five to eight years of experience in the residential property maintenance industry Knowledge/ Skills:

  • Complete understanding of construction/maintenance procedure, drawings, specifications, and contracts.
  • Working knowledge of HUD REAC UPCS 4.0 and LIHTC protocols.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science - Construction Management, Relevant professional experience (2-5 years)

Experience

Relevant professional experience (2-5 years)

Qualifications

Associate of Science - Construction Management, Bachelor of Science - Construction Management, Relevant experience (3-6 years)

Experience

Relevant professional experience (1-3 years)

EEO Statement

As an employer, PHFA is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and reflects the residents that it serves. We strive to maintain a workplace where all employees and applicants for employment receive equal opportunities in all aspects of employment. There

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