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Alexandria, United States
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
Depending on the functional area of assignment:
Thorough knowledge of Virginia Construction Code and the Virginia Rehabilitation Code and reference standards and codes and City of Alexandria ordinances which apply to building construction; Thorough knowledge of common methods and equipment used in building construction and inspection methods used to inspect such work; ability to apply the use of computer applications and software associated with code inspections; ability to interpret plans in terms of architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, fire protection and plumbing disciplines; ability to work in a team environment and foster a positive work atmosphere; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with design and construction professionals, the public, and City staff; ability to prepare technical reports and to present findings in a clear and concise format; ability to collect and interpret technical data; ability to relate complex plans to construction in progress;·ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both in verbal and written form; ability to apply the legal aspects of code administration and building regulations; ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and apply the administrative provision of the VCC; ability to apply knowledge of information technology tools to enhance customer service and service delivery. ability to bring multi-departments and customers together to keep construction projects on track; ability to manage special projects when assigned; ability to perform complex problem solving with limited supervision and/or assistance
Job Family: Public Safety and Enforcement Professions
Contribution Level: 4
Career Ladder: This job class is not part of a Career Ladder program
FLSA Status: Exempt
FLSA Basis: Exec
EEO Category: Technicians
This class specification provides a generalized representation of positions in this class. It is not intended to reflect essential functions pursuant to ADA, nor is it intended to list every specific function and task of this class title. A job class may also have a medical standard associated with specific physical or mental requirements that must be met.
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