Contractor Consultant (Owner’s Representative / Technical Advisor)

Mid Hudson Energy Transition•Kingston, NY

48d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking to engage 1-3 Contractor Consultants to support our team on a part-time, as-needed basis for complex residential and small-scale construction projects. This role functions as an “owner’s engineer” / technical advisor, providing expert-level review, on-site oversight, and quality assurance support to ensure contractor work aligns with scope, standards, and best practices. This is a flexible, hourly contract role averaging ~10–20 hours per month, with variability depending on project load and complexity.

Requirements

Strong construction and building systems knowledge (residential preferred)
Ability to evaluate multiple trades holistically (HVAC, electrical, envelope, roofing, etc.)
Strong judgment in identifying risk, quality issues, and cost inefficiencies
Comfortable reviewing technical documents, bids, and scopes
Field experience with ability to assess work in real time
Strong communication skills—able to translate technical issues into clear guidance
Detail-oriented but practical (“knows what actually matters in the field”)
Willingness to collaborate with contractors while holding standards firmly
Flexible, responsive, and able to serve in an on-call capacity

Nice To Haves

General Contractor (GC) with strong field and estimating experience
Licensed Architect or Architectural Associate
Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE)
Home Inspector / Building Inspector / Property Assessment Inspector
Energy Auditor (BPI-certified)
Building Science professional or Building Scientist (building envelope, moisture, energy systems, performance-based design/retrofits)
Licensed NYS Mold and/or Asbestos Specialists
Owner’s representative / owner’s engineer roles
Construction project management experience across residential retrofit or weatherization work
HVAC, roofing, electrical, or multi-trade “systems thinker” experience
Experience enforcing contractor scopes, specs, and agreements

Responsibilities

Conduct property assessments and site visits to evaluate existing conditions, identify project needs, and develop detailed scopes of work for contractor bidding.
Prepare clear, comprehensive scopes of work that outline required repairs, upgrades, materials, and project expectations.
Review contractor quotes and bids for completeness, accuracy, and value comparison
Identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, overages, and potential cost risks
Evaluate proposed materials and methods for durability, code compliance, and appropriateness
Flag red flags in pricing, sequencing, or contractor assumptions
Support scope refinement prior to contract execution
Conduct periodic site visits during active construction
Observe work in progress and flag issues related to quality, safety, or scope deviation
Ensure adherence to approved plans, specifications, and contract terms
Provide real-time technical guidance when issues arise in the field
Document findings and recommend corrective actions when needed
Review invoices for alignment with completed work and contract terms
Support punch-list development and final quality assurance checks
Confirm completion meets agreed-upon scope and standards