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City of West Covina

Classified
Class Specification
March 1996
CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR

Job Summary
Under general direction of the Senior Building Inspector, performs contract administration and inspection work in all phases of new construction as well as alterations and repair work to existing structures for adherence to plans and specifications and for compliance with codes of the City and applicable codes of the State of California; and does related work as required.

Essential Functions

1. Prepares specifications and reports for construction projects and monitors the projects' status through completion.
   
   
2. Oversees the bidding process for various construction projects.
   
   
3. Prepares cost estimates and reports for both proposed and completed projects.
   
   
4. Reviews and interprets construction plans and specifications for compliance.
   
   
5. Submits detailed reports on work progress and materials installed.
   
   
6. Consults with contractors and private parties on issues related to construction projects and work in progress.
   
   
7. Negotiates with contractor on change orders as needed.
   
   
8. Handles citizen and contractor complaints and inquiries and provides information on departmental and city operations.
   
   
9. Makes field inspections of residential, commercial, and other types of buildings and structures in all stages of construction.
   
   
10. Makes field inspections of public works projects in all stages of construction.
    
    
11. Enforces building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, Title 24, and related regulations.
    
    
12. Receives and reviews building plans.
    
    
13. Performs and assists in plan checking at the public counter.
    
    
14. Reviews permit applications and issues permits.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge and Abilities:

Working knowledge of electrical, heating, air conditioning, and ventilating equipment and installations in all types of buildings and structures; ability to read and interpret building, plumbing and electrical blueprints; working knowledge of building, plumbing and electrical codes, ordinances, and laws; knowledge of principles and practices of building inspection, building materials, accepted safety standards, and modern methods of building construction.

Education: College level training in related subjects is desirable.

Experience: Two years' experience as a Building Inspector or three years, journey level experience in all types of building construction, such as foreman, general contractor, maintenance engineer, or related field.

Licenses: Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License. Must secure the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) certification as a Building Inspector within one year of appointment.

Working conditions: Ability to climb, crawl, and lift moderately heavy objects up to 40 pounds.

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