Contractor Consultant (Owner’s Representative / Technical Advisor)

• →Conduct property assessments and site visits to evaluate existing conditions, identify project needs, and develop detailed scopes of work for contractor bidding.
• →Prepare clear, comprehensive scopes of work that outline required repairs, upgrades, materials, and project expectations.
• →Review contractor quotes and bids for completeness, accuracy, and value comparison
• →Identify scope gaps, inconsistencies, overages, and potential cost risks
• →Evaluate proposed materials and methods for durability, code compliance, and appropriateness
• →Flag red flags in pricing, sequencing, or contractor assumptions
• →Support scope refinement prior to contract execution

• Conduct periodic site visits during active construction
• Observe work in progress and flag issues related to quality, safety, or scope deviation
• Ensure adherence to approved plans, specifications, and contract terms
• Provide real-time technical guidance when issues arise in the field
• Document findings and recommend corrective actions when needed

• Review invoices for alignment with completed work and contract terms
• Support punch-list development and final quality assurance checks
• Confirm completion meets agreed-upon scope and standards

We are open to a range of professional backgrounds depending on project needs. Ideal candidates

may include a combination of:

• General Contractor (GC) with strong field and estimating experience
• Licensed Architect or Architectural Associate
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE)
• Home Inspector / Building Inspector / Property Assessment Inspector
• Energy Auditor (BPI-certified)
• Building Science professional or Building Scientist (building envelope, moisture, energy systems, performance-based design/retrofits)
• Licensed NYS Mold and/or Asbestos Specialists

• Owner’s representative / owner’s engineer roles
• Construction project management experience across residential retrofit or weatherization work
• HVAC, roofing, electrical, or multi-trade “systems thinker” experience
• Experience enforcing contractor scopes, specs, and agreements

• Strong construction and building systems knowledge (residential preferred)
• Ability to evaluate multiple trades holistically (HVAC, electrical, envelope, roofing, etc.)
• Strong judgment in identifying risk, quality issues, and cost inefficiencies
• Comfortable reviewing technical documents, bids, and scopes
• Field experience with ability to assess work in real time
• Strong communication skills—able to translate technical issues into clear guidance
• Detail-oriented but practical (“knows what actually matters in the field”)
• Willingness to collaborate with contractors while holding standards firmly
• Flexible, responsive, and able to serve in an on-call capacity
  
  

• Hourly contract position (independent contractor)
• Estimated 10–20 hours/month, variable based on project pipeline
• Preferred on-call availability during business hours for high-priority or complex builds
• Work includes both desk review (quotes/invoices/docs) and field visits
• Time tracked and invoiced monthly
  
  

How to Apply:
Please apply here or send the following to careers@mid-hudson.energy with the subject line Contractor Consultant:

• Resume or CV
• The maximum number of hours you can work per month
• The hourly rate for your services

If you have any questions, please call or email Emily Mauro, Program Director, at emily@mid-hudson.energy or (845) 328-6254.