Construction Specialist (Internship)

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college/university as a junior or senior; or enrolled in their second year of a technical college
• Must be a United States citizen or authorized to work in the United States
• Seeking students within the program of study: Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration or related fields
• Pass a drug screen and background check
• Achievement Focus – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; recognizes and acts on opportunities
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to operate a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing EnterpriseOne, Microsoft Office, Internet, e-mail or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information

Responsibilities

• Serves as the consultant on new construction, home, and rental rehabilitation projects
• Consults with property owners to analyze technical rehabilitation needs and conducts on-site occupant interviews
• Develops procedures for bid proposals, progress payments, specifications, drawings, and work orders, to include the work write-ups and photographs in stages, to support analysis
• Prepares and solicits bids; conducts pre-bid conferences; reviews bid proposals; and applies materials/labor pricing updates in comparison to contractor bids
• Conduct pre-construction conferences and issues Notice of Award to the successful bidding contractor
• Serves as liaison between contractors and property owners
• Reviews projects plans and specifications to ensure compliance with codes and regulations
• Inspects dwellings for progression and the satisfactory completion of contracted work; ensures compliance with codes, plans, and specifications
• Coordinates the completion of projects with other city departments, contractors, and utility services
• Maintains knowledge of changes in state and federal laws; makes recommendations regarding departmental policies and procedures
• Receives a variety of documents
• Review, verify for accuracy, process and notify appropriate individuals or departments
• Prepares a variety of reports, memos, statements, checklists, specifications, work orders, cost estimates, diagrams, correspondences, forms, purchase orders, technical studies
• Analytical – Collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures
• Continuous Learning – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others
• Design – Generates creative solutions; demonstrates attention to detail
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Project Management – Coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity
• Personal Appearance – Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly