The Project Manager is responsible for working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely project progress from land use, design, and permitting through certificate of occupancy. The position will work closely with members of the Homeownership Services and Construction departments as well as agency leadership.
Areas of Responsibility:
Site Due Diligence
- Perform due diligence, including contracting with consultants and engineers.
- Research land and home purchase agreements and related vendor contracts in coordination with agency leadership
- Manage the maintenance of undeveloped properties
Design, Planning and Permitting
- Coordinate selection and manage performance of architects, consultants, engineers, and other project specialists
- Coordinate representation before public agencies and community organizations, including developing and maintaining strong relationships with government representatives and making presentations in front of government entities
- Manage preparation and processing of all necessary entitlement applications and other required approvals in coordination with project team
- Oversee management of design process (e.g. selecting/hiring consultants, working with design staff, ensuring issuance of building permits)
- Coordination of property tax exemptions and SDC waiver application process
- Lead RFP process for assigned properties
Construction
- Coordinate work of sub-contractors working on various projects
- Work with Construction Supervisors- review their reports and check sheets
- Correct any safety violations in a timely manner
- In cooperation with site leadership, manage performance of sub-contractors and review all approved plans to ensure all specifications and regulations are followed
- Report to the Director and VP of Construction any necessary modifications of the plans that seem indicated before performing the proposed change
- Manage recurring operational tasks for assigned projects
- Generate and issue regular project reports through company software (Procore)
- Ensure all projects meet timelines and are completed from feasibility through Certificate of Occupation
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning or Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills/Experience:
- 6-8 years’ experience in construction management, including minimum 3 years’ experience with property acquisition, development, and permitting
- PMP certification, or equivalent combination of experience and education
- Culturally sensitive with strong customer service orientation
- Commitment to affordable housing development and the mission of Habitat
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in real estate finance, and/or planning preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; effective with diverse audiences
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
- Experience in using electronic resources to obtain real estate/ownership information
- Excel at managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines; attention to detail a must
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Employment is contingent on passing a background check.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 9 2019
Active Until:
Jul 9 2019
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit