Construction Inspector

Kleinfelder•Perrysburg, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Construction Inspector to join the team in the Perrysburg, Ohio area. This role is available in a full-time or part-time capacity. The Planning Department team is looking for someone who is interested in making a difference in residential rehabilitation in communities all over Ohio. We are seeking a Housing Construction Inspector with strong residential construction background and knowledge of Ohio’s Residential Code for 1, 2, & 3 Family Dwellings and BOCA requirements.

Requirements

Must have good communication skills and be able to travel throughout Ohio.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Nice To Haves

0-3 years’ experience in preparing housing rehabilitation work specifications and cost estimates for Community Housing Impact & Preservation (CHIP) Programs preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word software preferred.
Licensed Lead-Based Paint Risk Assessor and Licensed Lead Contractor/Supervisor through the Ohio Department of Health; and EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Certification preferred or to be successfully obtained within 3-6 months of hire.
Knowledge and experience with the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Programs a plus.

Responsibilities

Pre-application, preliminary inspection (full application provided to client or property determined a walkaway)
Full property inspection, pest inspection, lead-based paint risk assessment, detection of lead-based paint using XRF Analyzer, take lead any necessary samples and send to lab.
Prepare specifications using lead report from XRF/Lab, confer with homeowner regarding improvements.
Send specifications to housing specialist and schedule Contractor Walk-Through.
Hold Contractor Walk-Through at property, edit/add to specs, issue Invitation to Bid Addendum, as necessary.
Carry-out progress inspections for all individual projects.
Prepare Change Orders/documentation, if any.
Have final inspection, lead clearance, and final lead paperwork for Ohio Department of Health.
Punch list/final inspections/final payment request to contractor.
Contractor warranties and client satisfaction survey.
Prepare/maintain client files and suitable for monitoring.