Construction Specialist

1 week ago


Melville, United States Community Development C Full time
The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, award-winning company at the forefront of sustainable community development on Long Island.

The Construction Specialist will oversee project planning, budget management, contractor selection, permitting and compliance, construction oversight, quality control, stakeholder communication, safety and risk management, documentation and reporting, sustainability and social impact.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in an environment that values and celebrates diversity, and you will play an integral role in helping us achieve our goals of creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to please visit our website at www.cdli.org for more information.

Responsibilities
  • Inspects property and collaborates with homeowners and design professionals to develop construction work scope
  • Assists property owners in selecting acceptable contractors; recruits contractors from diverse and under-represented groups
  • Prepares construction contracts for property owners and obtains bids from contractors. Completes environmental review checklist
  • Prepares work write-ups and cost estimates for single family projects
  • Writes detailed construction specifications to ensure projects comply with municipal code.
  • Works closely with property owners, architects, engineers, building officials and contractors throughout the development process
  • Promotes contractor retention and cultivates new contractor relationships
  • Inspects construction work and authorizes payments. Approves change orders, arbitrates disagreements between property owners and contractors, and obtains lien waivers prior to final payment
  • Conducts follow-up inspections of completed work
  • Prepares detailed forms and reports related to developments throughout the pre-post process
  • Works closely with the Program Administrator and other departmental staff in evaluating the program, determining operational objectives and meeting overall program goals.
Qualifications
  • Commitment to the mission and vision of CDCLI
  • 5+ years experience in residential building construction, rehabilitation techniques, general contracting and construction project management.
  • Working knowledge of and experience in applying building, zoning, electrical, sanitation, health and fire codes.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Good written communication skills for writing letters and detailed reports.
  • Ability to deal with co-workers, clients, outside agencies and contractors using courtesy, tact and good judgment.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong sense of professionalism and discretion required
  • Flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends
  • Must have own transportation and clean driving record
Preferred
  • Familiarity with federal, state and local grant management and eligibility programs
  • Bi-lingual in English & Spanish


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