Construction Lead / Capital Improvement Specialist II - National Community Renaissance

The Capital Improvement Specialist II reports to the Capital Improvement Specialist III and the Director of Capital Improvements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Capital Improvements Specialist III and Superintendents to plan and implement all capital improvement projects and renovation work.
• Work closely with Capital Improvements Specialist III to complete projects within established budgets and timelines.
• Must be able to write comprehensive scopes of work that are project specific.
• Must be able to work in conjunction with other employees within the department without issues.
• Assist in all Capital Improvement Specialist issues including, but not limited to, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs, carpentry work, custodial work and concrete, masonry, HVAC, roofing fencing and signage when needed.
• Perform touch-up & complete painting, to interior and exterior communities on an as needed.
• Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing, and building shelves, sanding, and refinishing floors etc.
• Keep equipment clean and in orderly working condition.
• Have constant knowledge regarding contracts and vendors, their services, and goods.
• Must be conscious of a safe work environment.
• Must own most "tools of the trade;" skill saw, air compressor, nail guns and all hand tools.
• Must attend Company sponsored events and training that relate to the development of the team.
• (If necessary) Must have current license and be insured to drive for company business.
• Must have dependable transportation to get to and from job site.
• Must have a telephone and inform supervisor of current phone number.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to perform all trades. Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Framing, Deck Repairs,
• HVAC, ECT.
• Must be punctual and initiative-taker.
• Assist in pulling permits and scheduling inspections when necessary.
• Clean and maintain a safe job site daily.

SKILLS

• Must possess ability to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.
• General knowledge of current building codes.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May orient, train, assign and check the work of lower-level employees.
• Ability to work with and understand persons of all ethnic and family backgrounds.
• Must demonstrate initiative, professionalism, integrity, and exercise confidentiality in all areas of performance.
• Concern for work-safety program.
• Maintain work pace appropriate to given workload.
• Perform complex and varied tasks.
• Relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Advanced budgeting and trade specific pricing knowledge and understanding.
• Ability to forecast future projects and forward plan.
• Be a team player.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ or more years of experience in the construction field.
• High school education or equivalent is needed with proficiency in both verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to various types of weather conditions
• Standing, walking
• Pushing/pulling/lifting up to 25 pounds
• Crawling/kneeling
• Twisting/carrying
• Working with hands
• Driving
• Traveling/ Possible overnight stays
• Operation and use of computer

FLSA CODE

• Non-exempt