Construction Maintenance Inspector

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency in Norristown, PA is seeking a Construction/Maintenance Inspector to oversee residential projects from planning through occupancy. You will observe sites under construction, perform quality control, and coordinate with owners, architects, and general contractors to ensure compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or construction management and 5+ years in residential construction or maintenance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or construction management with 5+ years of residential construction experience.
• Understanding of construction/maintenance procedures, drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Knowledge of HUD REAC UPCS 4.0 and LIHTC protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe developments under construction for conformance to plans, specs, and other documents.
• Participate in progress and payout meetings with owner, architect and GC.
• Perform quality control reviews on installed materials and address deficiencies.
• Monitor construction progress schedule and change order log weekly/monthly.
• Assist in punch list generation at turnover of uncompleted items with value.
• Verify and initiate agency documents: Substantial Completion, Occupancy Certificate, Construction Completion, Final Inspection.
• Attend warranty/guarantee reviews during the first year of operation.

Skills

HUD REAC UPCS 4.0 & LIHTC protocols

Strong verbal & written communication

Understanding of construction/mainten​

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or construction management

Job description

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

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, construction technology, or construction management 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

Experience

Relevant professional experience (1-3 years)

Qualifications

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 are numerous policies in place at PHFA to help us honor this commitment.

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, family status, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race or religion.

Diversity Statement

PHFA values, honors and commits to the equitable treatment and elimination of discrimination in all forms. We are committed to the diversity of all staff, and in all programs and services offered.