Sr. Project Coordinator
Sr. Project Coordinator
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Job Description
Position Description
About Harris County Housing & Community Development:
Harris County Housing & Community Development provides life-enhancing projects and programs to residents of Harris County.
Our services include spurring community investment through the provision of home-buying programs partnering with community members and housing developers to build diverse housing options that uplift communities and offer other assistance that support community building.
Sr. Project Coordinator Overview:
The Sr. Project Coordinator provides construction oversight and code inspections of single-family homes in HCDs Housing Programs for compliance with federal state and county guidelines procedures and regulations of housing through the Community Development Block Grant Home Investment Partnerships and Disaster Recovery - Project Recovery Programs. This role ensures that all construction projects conform to building codes ordinances and approved plans and that the program is administered in accordance with guidelines and departmental policies
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Texas General Land Office provides funding for the program which is administered in accordance with guidelines and department policies.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinates projects under construction makes regular site visits to ongoing projects inspects for potential construction deficiencies contract compliance safety violations and construction scheduling.
Routinely communicates with contractors and homeowners on status of construction activities and provide troubleshooting as necessary to keep projects on schedule.
Prepares and/or assists in preparing bid documents change orders and pay applications.
Reports on deficiencies recommends appropriate actions and coordinates with contractors and other county agencies.
Provides advanced technical construction management and administrative skills related to rehabilitation reconstruction and new construction programs.
Other duties as assigned.
This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call or email .
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
Education:
Bachelors degree in architecture construction management or related field
Experience:
Five (5) years experience in home rehabilitation and new construction inspections
Considerable experience reading residential construction drawings
Experience ensuring compliance with Section 504 handicap accessibility requirements
Licensure:
Valid drivers license (Texas upon hire)
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of cost estimating program - Xactimate
Knowledge of building and housing codes
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time Grant-funded
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment and construction sites.
This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and filing cabinets.
Work involves the normal risks or discomforts associated with an office environment and those associated with the on-site inspection of buildings construction sites etc.
The employee may be exposed to hazardous conditions and weather extremes.
Physical Demands:
This job is mainly outdoors and requires mobility to visit construction sites and perform inspections.
Employees must be able to lift carry and climb ladders stoop kneel stand for long periods and walk to/from construction sites.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
