Construction Analyst

Primary Purpose of Position: The Construction Analyst will review design and construction documents, specifications, construction cost estimates, and oversee multifamily housing construction to ensure quality standards, energy standards, construction standards, and applicable codes and regulations are met. The position requires extensive travel in the southern part of Maine, with statewide travel as needed. A company vehicle, computer equipment, and company cell phone are provided.

Core Functions:

Review of detailed building and site design documents and specifications and construction cost estimates for new construction, adaptive re-use of historic or other buildings, and substantial rehabilitation of existing affordable multifamily housing projects.

o Review and interpret technical data and reports to ensure the interests of MaineHousing, partners, and customers are met

o Work closely with MaineHousing staff, contractors, construction managers, developers, and design professionals to ensure design and construction documents meet all applicable federal, state, local and MaineHousing standards and codes

o Review construction cost estimates to ensure costs are representative of the needed work scopes

o Conduct project site visits to confirm feasibility, appropriateness, and required scope of work

o Prepare and issue comprehensive reports of review findings

Construction Administration

o Review contracts, permits, performance guarantees, and other documents to safeguard the interests of MaineHousing, and our partners and customers

o Visit project sites as necessary to ensure work complies with approved construction documents and acceptable construction practices

o Conduct accessibility compliance inspections and document all findings

o Attend job meetings and review construction requisitions and change orders

o Review loan closing checklist items related to design and construction and provide completed project sign-off recommendations to the Construction Services Manager

Provide technical assistance to internal and external partners

o Conduct courtesy inspections and/or consultations as assigned by the Construction Services Manager

o Work closely with project development teams as a technical resource

o Conduct research and complete special projects as assigned

o Maintain digital project files and documentation

o Enter and maintain project-specific database information