Hunt-Guillot & Associates
Construction Technical Advisor (HGA-BR)
Hunt-Guillot & Associates, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
Position Summary & Duties: HGA is seeking Construction Technical Advisors to join our team in our Baton Rouge, LA office and to provide program management support of HUD CDBG-DR funded housing construction projects.
Duties & Responsibilities:
In addition, Construction Technical Advisors responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:•Project planning including identifying available funding, supporting project budgeting, reviewing estimates and bids, permitting requirements, and understanding scopes of work and program requirements.•Contractor selection including providing resources for choosing contractors in good standing, providing information on avoiding contractor fraud, identifying resources and construction trades necessary to perform the work•Prioritization of repairs including recommendations on sequence of repairs.•Assistance through construction completion including coordinating with contractors, initiating and reviewing work completed, and providing other technical advisement as needed.•Maintain knowledge and understanding of program policies and procedures.•Communicating program options and requirements to homeowners and contractors.
Qualifications:Construction Technical Advisor candidates should possess the qualifications identified below:
•A four (4) year Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.•Two or more years of experience in CDBG-DR single-family housing case management preferred.•Experience with eligibility determinations and duplication and verification of benefits required.•Experience with the process of guiding homeowners through construction projects, including permitting, inspections, and compliance with building codes preferred.• Candidates must be located within daily commuting distance of Baton Rouge, LA to be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled#IND3
Duties & Responsibilities:
In addition, Construction Technical Advisors responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:•Project planning including identifying available funding, supporting project budgeting, reviewing estimates and bids, permitting requirements, and understanding scopes of work and program requirements.•Contractor selection including providing resources for choosing contractors in good standing, providing information on avoiding contractor fraud, identifying resources and construction trades necessary to perform the work•Prioritization of repairs including recommendations on sequence of repairs.•Assistance through construction completion including coordinating with contractors, initiating and reviewing work completed, and providing other technical advisement as needed.•Maintain knowledge and understanding of program policies and procedures.•Communicating program options and requirements to homeowners and contractors.
Qualifications:Construction Technical Advisor candidates should possess the qualifications identified below:
•A four (4) year Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.•Two or more years of experience in CDBG-DR single-family housing case management preferred.•Experience with eligibility determinations and duplication and verification of benefits required.•Experience with the process of guiding homeowners through construction projects, including permitting, inspections, and compliance with building codes preferred.• Candidates must be located within daily commuting distance of Baton Rouge, LA to be considered.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled#IND3