Construction Manager

Position: New Construction Manager
NEW CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Distinguishing Characteristics of the Class

New Construction Managers serve as technical assistants to the building official responsible for performing and managing inspections for assigned discipline(s) to include large scale development, complex projects, and/or large community areas with a full understanding in applying code inspection principles. The New Construction Manager is distinguished in position by performing functions including responsibility for planning, scheduling, organizing and managing inspection work.

The position negotiates code disputes and takes appropriate action to resolve compliance issues. The position is responsible for maintaining technical coordination of inspection work activities with members of the engineering plan review staff. Employees in this class may perform supervisory related administrative functions and conduct field inspections as dictated by daily work load and/or staffing levels.

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Building Official, this position provides oversight and management of inspection functions in the areas of new construction or the small business, residential and special projects team. The position performs inspections and provides expert guidance and solutions for unusual problems, complex features and other non-routine assignments. The position requires advanced code and industry knowledge in more than one code discipline in addition to excellent overall code knowledge of residential and commercial construction in the remaining disciplines: electrical, building, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, energy and property maintenance.

Depending on assignments, incumbents may exercise supervision over the work of the new construction code inspectors performing inspections for compliance with the Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC). The position takes on leadership roles in training development and tracking, special projects, and overall departmental objectives

Illustrative Examples of Work Provides supervision, daily guidance, mentoring, and direction to the New Construction Inspection Team members and/or processes;

* As part of the Management Team, assist in the supervision, daily guidance, mentoring, and direction to the Code Administration Team members;

* Assists code inspectors and senior management, and customers by researching specific provisions of codes, ordinances, and related city policies;

* Develops and implements training regarding applicable codes, ordinances, policies, and regulatory requirements;

* Develops department business operations, policies, and customer service requirements;

* Conducts daily inspection of work constructed under the VRC and VCC;

* Reviews construction documents with customers regarding the requirements of the USBC, related construction and maintenance practices, and industry standards;

* Conducts research, as needed, and evaluates equipment, materials and construction assemblies for compliance with USBC requirements and industry standards;

* Reviews and approves third party and special inspection quality control reports

* Operates and maintains a City vehicle and all other issued equipment;

* Attends training to maintain continuous education and certification requirements as required by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Code Administration;

* Maintains a current knowledge of City and department policies, procedures and guidelines;

* Assigns equipment and vehicles to inspectors and makes sure that they are maintained/accounted for;

* Receives and reviews daily inspection reports; communicates with permit holders regarding code violations and advising the required corrective action necessary to abate the violation; compiles statistical data for reports as directed;

* Develops, implements and conducts instruction on technical training programs; which includes cross-training in other building disciplines and training required for professional development and customer service;

* Review the construction and inspection work performance regarding quality and quantity of work performed by inspection teams; make on-site visits to assist during construction;

* Educates inspectors and the public about the policies, procedures, and good construction practices as they relate to construction activities and safe buildings through inspection performed;

* Informs the Deputy Building Official of problems, operational procedure issues, unusual activity fluctuations, staffing and training needs, and other related activities involving staff or construction projects and provides options for solutions;

* Instructs inspectors in proper use of governing codes and significant changes;

* Instructs customers in proper installations and code interpretations as related to the work in progress; resolves code related disputes;

* Assists inspectors in the enforcement of applicable code provisions and performs inspections that contain complex features;

* Manages Third Party and Special…