Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator Or Senior Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator

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Job Details

Residential Construction Project Oversight with Hybrid Work Schedule!

The City of Plano is looking for a Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator or Senior Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator. In this full-time position you will work in a professional team environment with dedicated people who love what they do. Your residential construction skills, such as hands-on construction, site inspections, estimating, invoicing, knowledge of project cycle, and project oversight are critical to ensure your success. Additionally, intermediate computer skills such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet search will help you accomplish your tasks proficiently. The ideal candidate should have excellent time-management, administrative and communication skills (oral and written), be able to multi-task, possess a can-do attitude, be kind and respectful of others, values collaboration and lives and respects Plano's values.

Hours for this position are 8:00am

• 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.The ideal candidate is driven, has a knack for multitasking, has acute attention to detail, is experienced in managing executive calendars, and thrives in an environment focused on providing excellent customer service to the community.

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

• The ability to work remotely up to two days a week after six month probation

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement

• Up to three weeks of paid vacation

• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year

• Nine paid holidays

• Tuition Assistance

• Free recreation center membership

AND so much more! Learn about our benefits here.

Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!

The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator or the Senior Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator classification. The range for the Senior Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator is $26.14 - $30.06 per hour; and for the Senior Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator is $28.82 - $33.14 per hour.

Housing and Rehabilitation Project Coordinator (The job description for the Senior Housing and Rehabiliation Project Coordinator is listed below.)

Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, the Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator is responsible for performing construction work write-ups and cost estimates. Performs inspections on dwellings during various stages-initial, work-in-progress and closeout-of residential construction to ensure compliance with building codes and HUD-compliant housing quality standards. Works with contractors and homeowners to ensure a high level of workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey-level classification in the Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator series that follows diversified procedures and implements processes to accomplish end results, within guidelines. Immediate supervision is available upon request. This class is distinguished from Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator, Senior in that the latter is a higher-level class in the series that performs more complex technical, investigative, and supervisory duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.

Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Performs inspections on residential

• Performs inspections on residential properties to determine code violations and problem areas; prepares plans and detailed work specifications, environmental reviews, and cost estimates for repair of items found in the course of inspection based on program standards. properties to determine code violations and problem areas; prepares plans and detailed work specifications, environmental reviews, and cost estimates for repair of items found in the course of inspection based on program standards.

• Prepares lead-based paint risk assessments and determines the proper course of action to remediate lead-based paint; operates XRF Machine to perform residential lead inspections; conducts lead clearance tests.

• Supervises bid process, including walk-through at job site; explains and interprets bid items and program requirements ensuring consistency with Federal procurement requirements.

• Performs daily inspections of work-in-progress to ensure compliance with housing codes, building codes, and Federal rehabilitation requirements; approves payment to contractors.

• Conducts final inspections when jobs are completed; acts as mediator between contractor and homeowner when necessary; makes final determination that job is complete; determines amount of penalty or incentive pay to apply to contractor.

• Conducts worker interviews for compliance with Davis-Bacon Act requirements.

• Researches and collects data on new conduction methods.

• Prepares construction documents and administrative reports.

• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

Marginal Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: Determines necessary rehabilitation work to bring dwelling into compliance with program property standards; determines whether or not contractor's work is satisfactory; reconciles owner requested repairs with the Housing Rehabilitation Program Policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Engineering construction, construction management, and construction cost estimating techniques; plumbing, mechanical, building or electrical trade areas; bid specification development; Plano's adopted building code; accepted safety standards and methods of building inspection in the fields of electrical, plumbing, mechanical and structural integrity; lead-based paint interim controls and abatement; techniques and principles of housing rehabilitation inspection consistent with HUD regulations and best practices.

Skill in: Implementing Housing Rehabilitation program policies and procedures, including making sound judgments based on professional, hands-on construction experience and education; understanding general contractor submittals and confirm all work and materials being incorporated into the project meet the requirements of the construction documents; managing both general contractor and client expectations related to housing rehabilitation program requirements; working and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with people from varied socio-economic backgrounds; preparing construction documents and administrative reports; maintaining records and filing systems; estimating line-item construction costs; reading and interpreting building plans, engineer's drawings, specifications, and building codes; using x-ray fluorescent machine and interpreting results; operating a computer and related software to include word processing, data bases, internet research, and spreadsheets.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years hands-on experience in residential construction or remodeling, construction estimating and bidding, residential insurance adjustment, or as a municipal Building Inspector.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements

Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class C driver's license (must obtain within 30 days of hire per state law); Lead Base Paint Risk Assessor Certification required or ability to obtain said certification within the first six (6) months of entry into position.

Senior Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator

Summary of Duties: Under general supervision, Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator, Senior is responsible for performing construction work write-ups and cost estimates. Performs inspections on dwellings during various stages-initial, work-in-progress and closeout-of residential construction to ensure compliance with building codes and HUD-compliant housing quality standards. Works with contractors and homeowners to ensure a high level of workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator series. The incumbent plans detailed methods to attain desired objectives working within established policy. Methods require use of initiatives and resourcefulness in developing processes and procedures. Works under indirect supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.

Examples of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Performs inspections on residential properties to determine code violations and problem areas; prepares plans and detailed work specifications, environmental reviews, and cost estimates, for repair of items found in the course of inspection based on program standards.

• Prepares lead-based paint risk assessments and determines the proper course of action to remediate lead-based paint. Operates XRF Machine to perform residential lead inspections; conducts lead clearance tests.

• Supervises bid process, including walk-through at job site; explains and interprets bid items and program requirements ensuring consistency with Federal procurement requirements.

• Performs daily inspections of work-in-progress to ensure compliance with housing codes, building codes, and Federal rehabilitation requirements; approves payment to contractors.

• Conducts final inspections when jobs are completed; acts as mediator between contractor and homeowner when necessary; makes final determination that job is complete; determines amount of penalty or incentive pay to apply to contractor.

• Prepares construction documents and administrative reports.

• Conducts worker interviews for compliance with Davis-Bacon Act requirements.

• Leads work of Housing Rehabilitation Project Coordinator.

• Develops housing rehabilitation procedures and policies.

• Monitors work of housing non-profit agencies under contract to the city.

• Regular and consistent attendance for assigned work schedule is essential.

Marginal Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: Determines necessary rehabilitation work to bring dwelling into compliance with program property standards; determines whether or not contractor's work is satisfactory; determines compliance with Davis-Bacon Act; reconciles owner requested repairs with the Housing Rehabilitation Program Policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Engineering construction, construction management, and construction cost estimating techniques; plumbing, mechanical, building or electrical trade areas; bid specification development; Plano's adopted building code; accepted safety standards and methods of building inspection in the fields of electrical, plumbing, mechanical and structural integrity; lead-based paint interim controls and abatement; techniques and principles of housing rehabilitation inspection consistent with HUD regulations and best practices.

Skill in: Implementing Housing Rehabilitation program policies and procedures, including making sound judgments based on professional, hands-on construction experience and education; understanding general contractor submittals and confirm all work and materials being incorporated into the project meet the requirements of the construction documents; managing both general contractor and client expectations related to housing rehabilitation program requirements; working and communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with people from varied socio-economic backgrounds; preparing construction documents and administrative reports; maintaining records and filing systems; estimating line-item construction costs; reading and interpreting building plans, engineer's drawings, specifications, and building codes; using x-ray fluorescent machine and interpreting results; operating a computer and related software to include word processing, data bases, internet research, and spreadsheets

Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Architecture, Structural Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years hands-on experience as a Rehabilitation Estimator or in residential construction or remodeling, construction estimating and bidding, residential insurance adjustment, or as a municipal Building Inspector.

Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements

Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class C driver's license (must obtain within 30 days of hire per state law); Lead Based Paint Risk Assessor Certification required or ability to obtain said certification within six (6) months from date of entry into position.

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to work in the field inspecting housing units (e.g., climb stairs and ladders, and inspect attics and tight crawl spaces), including traversing uneven terrain in construction sites, to operate a motor vehicle, and tools and equipment, and to visit various City sites; vision to inspect assigned facilities, to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking conducting inspections to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator, to operate standard office equipment, to turn faucets on and off, manipulate door knobs, conduct tests and to operate tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information, obtain samples, and set up construction and non-construction equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Employees partly work in the office and partly in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental and housing rehabilitation policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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• EOE/M/F/V/D

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