Rehab Construction Inspector & Estimator

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a skilled Building Inspector to perform inspections, prepare cost estimates, and ensure compliance with state and local building codes. The role involves handling challenging rehabilitation cases, arbitrating disputes, and ensuring energy conservation principles are integrated.

Qualifications include an Associates/Technical degree in construction and eligibility for Building Level I Certification in NC, plus Lead-Based Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor

Qualifications

• Must possess Building Level I Certification (NC)
• Lead Based Paint Inspector or Risk Assessor certification preferred
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Prepare inspection reports and detailed work specifications.
• Inspect repair work to ensure compliance with work write-up and building codes.
• Deal with difficult rehabilitation cases.
• Arbitrate disagreements between contractors and homeowners.
• Provide recommendations regarding construction draw requests using payment request forms.
• Conduct physical examination of properties for minimum housing code violations.
• Inspect existing buildings for hazardous conditions.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for repair work and bid documents.
• Hold pre-bid conferences with contractors at job sites.
• Ensure integration of building energy conservation principles.

Skills

Lead-based paint

Building materials

Problem solving

Customer relations

Building Level I Certification

Lead Based Paint Inspector

Lead Base Paint Risk Assessor

Windows 2000

Microsoft Word

Excel

Education

Associates/Technical degree in construction

Job description

The City of Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a skilled Building Inspector to perform inspections, prepare cost estimates, and ensure compliance with state and local building codes. The role involves handling challenging rehabilitation cases, arbitrating disputes, and ensuring energy conservation principles are integrated.

Qualifications include an Associates/Technical degree in construction and eligibility for Building Level I Certification in NC, plus Lead-Based Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor