Construction Technician

SHRA is looking for a Construction Technician with a keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a deep understanding of construction processes. This role's primary purpose is to provide technical assistance as inspector, coordinator, and consultant for housing rehabilitation/modernization, construction and demolition projects.

Candidates who thrive in this role have the following skills:

• Effective communication
• Collaboration skills
• Proactive mindset
• Problem-solving capabilities
• Commitment to ensuring project quality

SHRA employees have the opportunity to perform meaningful and impactful work for an agency dedicated to providing affordable housing in the most impacted region of the nation.

Classification: Represented by SHRA Employee Association

Only the most qualified candidates may be invited to an Oral Exam. Candidates must pass the oral exam in order to be placed on the eligible list for the Construction Technician Classification.Education and Experience Guidelines:
Any combination of experience and education that would be likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities could be qualifying, as determined by the Agency. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Associates'  degree plus 4 years experience OR GED/ High School Diploma with 6 years related experience.
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience.
• Related experience can be any of the following experience: construction project manager, general building contractor, or project supervisor experience in residential housing or commercial construction and/or remodeling.  

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to read blueprints and review project submittals.  
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel.  

Inspection and Evaluation
• Inspect and evaluate Agency owned and privately owned dwellings for modernization/rehabilitation
• Assess feasibility of rehabilitation projects
• Evaluate and advise on projected and ongoing construction costs
• Schedule and perform inspections for safety, code and hazardous materials compliance
• Review inspection reports
• Inspect, evaluate and report on contractor's work
• Monitor and inspect projects in progress

Construction
• Manage production of plans and specifications as new projects are assigned
• Consult with staff for project design and cost analysis
• Build teams to review and design construction projects
• Obtain building permits and criteria for projects
• Develop scopes of work and preliminary estimate costs for construction projects
• Coordinate contracting with Agency's Procurement Services Department
• Prepare construction contracts and route for signatures
• Design, organize and update construction data
• Conduct pre-bid walk-through, assist with bid opening and review bid packages
• Oversee the work of contractors and vendors
• Process payments to contractors and vendors
• Assist in resolving construction-related problems
• Manage change orders, close-out reports and warranty processes
• Perform final inspection and create punch list

Communication
• Coordinate with city and county staff, i.e. Building, Design Review, Planning and Fire Departments
• Confer with general contractors, loan specialist, building inspector, owners and supervisors
• Write correspondence as needed
• Resolve and expedite responses to emergency problems
• Report to supervisor on progress of projects
• Act as team member for other construction projects
• Maintain project information on appropriate computer programs

Documentation
• Review and submit close-out documents
• Maintain records of progress inspections, vendor insurance certifications and environmental documents

Modernization – Asbestos Removal
• Coordinate asbestos abatement to meet specifications for construction projects
• Maintain documentation of abatement and disposal

Salary : $59,104 - $75,433