Assistant Project Manager, Engineering & Architecture

New York City Housing Development Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits at a reasonable cost

Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost

Retirement savings plan with a generous match

Paid holiday, vacation, sick time and parental leave

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

A public benefit corporation is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Engineering & Architecture to conduct inspections and assess conditions in the affordable housing sector. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in engineering or architecture, along with strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive inspections and preparing detailed reports. The position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $80,000 and includes health benefits, a retirement savings plan, and wellness reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Knowledge of NYC building codes and systems.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive inspections of projects in HDC’s portfolio.
• Analyze building conditions and compliance.
• Prepare reports describing findings and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management

Job description

Assistant Project Manager, Engineering & Architecture

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The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is a public benefit corporation and the nation’s largest municipal Housing Finance Agency. HDC’s programs support the construction and preservation of multi-family affordable housing in New York City.

Area of Talent: Engineering/Affordable Housing

Position Type: Full Time/Exempt

Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager, Engineering & Architecture reports to the Vice President of Engineering & Architecture in the Asset Management Department. The position conducts physical inspections for properties in HDC’s portfolio, reviewing Reserve for Replacement requests, managing agents, and insurance loss claims. This role is critical in ensuring the long-term sustainability and safety of HDC’s housing portfolio, directly impacting residents’ quality of life.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Annual Physical, Reserve for Replacement (RFR), LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit), and Insurance inspections of projects in HDC’s portfolio.
• Conduct inspections in accordance with NSPIRE (National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate).
• Analyze and assess building conditions.
• Process Reserve for Replacement Requests for project’s capital needs.
• Evaluate the performance, compliance, and maintenance practices of managing agents.
• Prepare written reports describing findings of existing conditions and recommendations for management and ownership.
• Review and assess owner responses to existing condition findings and determine the acceptability of proposed remediation.
• Participate in evaluating initiatives and policies affecting the physical strength of HDC’s portfolio and identify possible risks to the portfolio.
• Serve as HDC’s representative during interactions with borrowers, their representatives, business partners, and other agencies.
• Frequent travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City by mass transit or corporation provided vehicle (subject to availability).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• 1-3 years relevant experience in engineering, architecture, or construction management.
• Knowledge of NYC building codes, multi-family residential construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and building conveyance systems.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating building conditions and compliance issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of housing regulations, and inspection standards.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and New York City affordable housing programs.
• Experience with property inspections, preferably in multifamily housing or similar settings.
• Foundational understanding of construction management including, but not limited to, meeting participation, roles of trades, requisitioning process, and means and methods.
• Driver’s license preferred but not required.

Please email your cover letter and resume to [e-mail] or fax to [phone].

All HDC hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability.

If you are offered employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by HDC.

• Health Benefits at a reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost
• Retirement savings plan with a generous match and a pension plan
• Paid holiday, vacation, sick time and parental leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees
• Wellness reimbursement

HDC is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing [e-mail].