Housing Rehabilitation Specialist

The City of Raleigh is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide a Housing Rehabilitation Specialist who will develop detailed specifications and manage the full lifecycle of residential rehabilitation projects (both city‑owned and homeowner‑occupied). The specialist will handle pre‑construction activities, bidding support, construction monitoring, and close‑out, ensuring compliance with HOME and CDBG program requirements. The contract will cover single‑family and multifamily units, with typical project values ranging from $120,000 for homeowner projects to $300‑500,000 for city‑owned units, and an expected turnaround of 60‑90 days per project. • Provide spec‑writing for single‑family and multifamily rehab projects. • Deliver project‑management services: pre‑construction, bid coordination, construction oversight, and closeout. • Conduct site inspections, incorporate environmental testing results, and develop cost‑effective rehabilitation methods. • Communicate with contractors, city staff, and homeowners; monitor contractor performance and resolve disputes. • Required experience: minimum 5 years in housing rehab consulting, knowledge of HOME/CDBG, and ability to produce concise, unit‑priced specifications.