11006 - Facilities Spec

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Facilities Inspector/Project Observer role in Virginia. The position oversees trades work for maintenance, reserve and capital outlay projects, ensuring compliance with plans, codes and regulations.

It involves contract administration, documentation, emergency repairs, and hands-on construction tasks. Applicants should be able to estimate costs, prepare reports, read engineering drawings, and manage multiple tasks in a potentially stressful environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Estimate quantities and costs; prepare project documentation and reports.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specs and codes.
• Manage multiple tasks in a potentially stressful environment.
• Knowledge of building trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry).

Responsibilities

• Contract administration and oversight of facilities contractors to meet specs and codes.
• Prepare paperwork, photos, scopes of work, and estimates; process payments.
• Perform unscheduled or emergency repairs to facilities structures and equipment.
• Complete work orders for construction, maintenance, and renovations.
• Obtain permits and issue work orders; document conditions and maintain files.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and budget-related recommendations.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Engineering drawings

Building trades

Cost estimation

Contract administration

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

HVAC, electrical, plumbing

Computer proficiency

Education

DPOR trades certifications in HVAC, electrical or plumbing

DHCD license in building, plumbing, HVAC or electrical inspection

Soils and Erosion Inspector certification

Tools

Hand tools

Diagnostic equipment

Computers and software

Digital cameras

Job description

Hiring Range: $57198.00 to $92947.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

Additional Detail

Description for Candidates:

• To perform, direct and inspect trades work for physical plant, maintenance reserve and capital outlay construction projects. Ensure contracted and in-house maintenance and construction work is performed to plans and specifications, safety standards, VDOT policies and procedures, building codes and industry standards. How you will contribute:
• Contract Administration and Oversight: Administer and oversee work performed by facilities contractors to ensure contractual requirements are met, e.g. work complies with plans and specifications, shop drawings, industry standards and applicable codes and regulations.
• Documentation: Prepare necessary paperwork to document in-house and contractor work, to include photo documentation. Prepare project listings, scopes of work, and estimates for work to be performed. Submit required paperwork to process payments, invoices and bills. Maintain project files, records and drawings of facilities and equipment.
• Emergency Operations: Perform unscheduled or emergency repairs to facilities structures and equipment.
• Hands-on Facilities Work: Complete work orders and other assigned tasks related to construction, maintenance, repair and renovations of facilities structures and equipment, ensuring work complies with plans and specifications, shop drawings, industry standards and applicable codes and regulations. Maintain supplies and tools.
• Permits and Work Orders: Obtain required permits through VDOT's annual building permit procedure and issue work orders to appropriate contract or staff.
• Preventive Maintenance: Inspect and document existing conditions of buildings and equipment to determine the nature and extent of physical plant repairs needed. Perform preventive maintenance and make recommendations for future requirements and estimates for budgets.

What will make you successful:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to include guidance and instruction to staff, vendors and contractors performing facilities operations.
• Ability to estimate quantities and costs and prepare daily documentation and reports related to project activities.
• Ability to follow and apply fiscal and procurement guidelines to procure goods and services and pay invoices.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing and completing them in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to manage projects and administer contracts related to facilities operations.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, building and fire codes.
• Considerable knowledge of building trades and construction such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and masonry.
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment used in building trades.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications and digital cameras.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to estimate quantities and costs, prepare daily documentation and reports related to project activities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritizing and completing them in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to manage projects and administer contracts related to facilities operations.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor in extreme heat and cold, lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work on uneven ground.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, building and fire codes.
• Considerable knowledge of building trades and construction e.g. electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, roofing etc.
• Skill in the use of a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment used in building trades.
• Skill in the use of computers, software applications and digital cameras.
• Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

• Soils and Erosion Inspector certification.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or related field desired.
• DHCD license in building, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical inspection.
• DPOR trades certifications in HVAC, electrical or plumbing.
• Experience in building construction as project inspector, superintendent or project manager.
• Experience with outsourcing approach to facilities management.

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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.

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