Construction Technical Advisor

HGA is seeking Construction Technical Advisors to provide program management support of HUD CDBG-DR funded housing construction projects. The positions will be located in Baton Rouge, LA.

The Construction Technical Advisor is responsible for assisting and supporting homeowners through project planning, contractor selection, prioritization of repairs, and other assistance as needed through construction completion in accordance with program policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Constructional Technical Advisors responsibilities may include corresponding with homeowners, tracking and monitoring progress of projects, and providing technical assistance for construction projects. The Construction Technical Advisor's role may include tasks associated with scopes of work, estimates, pricing, contracts, coordination of inspections, and other construction related activities.

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.
• Support day-to-day project management activities and other case tasks as directed.

Construction Technical Advisor Qualifications :

HGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled