11006 - Facilities Spec

Virginia Department of Transportation • Hampton, VA

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About The Position

Performs, directs, and inspects trades work for physical plant, maintenance reserve, and capital outlay construction projects. Ensures contracted and in-house maintenance and construction work complies with plans and specifications, safety standards, VDOT policies and procedures, building codes, and industry standards.

The role oversees facilities contractors, documents project and maintenance work, prepares project scopes and estimates, processes payment paperwork, and maintains facilities records and drawings. It also involves emergency repairs, hands-on construction and maintenance tasks, obtaining permits, issuing work orders, inspecting buildings and equipment, and performing preventive maintenance. The position requires effective communication, project and contract management, knowledge of building trades and codes, and the ability to perform physically demanding labor.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to estimate quantities and costs and prepare daily project documentation and reports.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize, and complete work in a potentially stressful environment.
• Ability to manage projects and administer contracts related to facilities operations.
• Ability to perform physically demanding labor in extreme heat and cold, lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work on uneven ground.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, and building and fire codes.
• Considerable knowledge of building trades and construction, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, and roofing.
• Skill in using hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment used in building trades.
• Skill in using computers, software applications, and digital cameras.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Soils and Erosion Inspector certification.
• Training, experience, or education in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or a related field.
• DHCD license in building, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical inspection.
• DPOR trades certifications in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing.
• Experience in building construction as a project inspector, superintendent, or project manager.
• Experience with an outsourcing approach to facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee facilities contractor work to ensure contractual requirements and applicable plans, specifications, standards, codes, and regulations are met.
• Prepare paperwork documenting in-house and contractor work, including photo documentation.
• Prepare project listings, scopes of work, and estimates.
• Submit paperwork to process payments, invoices, and bills.
• Maintain project files, records, and drawings for facilities and equipment.
• Perform unscheduled or emergency repairs to facilities structures and equipment.
• Complete work orders and other assigned construction, maintenance, repair, and renovation tasks for facilities structures and equipment.
• Maintain supplies and tools.
• Obtain required permits through VDOT's annual building permit procedure and issue work orders to appropriate contractors or staff.
• Inspect and document existing conditions of buildings and equipment to identify the nature and extent of repairs needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance and recommend future requirements and budget estimates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed