CDA LENDING AND RISK ANALYST SENIOR I (C22035/ 414627) (Construction Management Officer)

Maryland; Lanham (MD); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) seeks a Construction Management Officer to review contractor and architect plans, construction estimates, and work scope for funded projects ranging from one to thirty-five million dollars.

The role requires experience in construction management or financial/risk analysis in government housing programs, with opportunities for advancement. Hybrid schedule and state benefits apply, located at Lanham, MD.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs, or four years of construction management experience related to housing programs.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree substitutions allowed for experience as described in the notes.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve contractor and architect plans and specifications, construction estimates and work scope.
• Monitor funded projects and approve requisitions at varying construction stages.
• Conduct environmental investigations and related analyses for project compliance.

Skills

Construction Management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Construction Management

Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or related field

Job description

Introduction

This is a long-term contractual position with potential for full State of Maryland benefits within a year.� DHCD offers competitive salary, contractual benefits, paid time off, flexible work schedule, hybrid telework options, training, and career path opportunities.

Work that matters.��The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is a national leader in the financing of affordable housing and community development lending.� As such, the primary function of the Community Development Administration is to encourage and support affordable Homeownership and Rental housing in Maryland.� We are good but strive to be great.� To make this happen our team needs members that will challenge the status quo, effectively communicate ideas and issues, independently bring forth practical and efficient solutions, believe change is good and want to come to work knowing that what they do makes a difference in their neighborhood.

GRADE

20

This position offers a salary range of $41.83 - $45.28/hourly with the potential for advancement up to $65.97/hourly based on qualifications, equity, and hiring guidelines. Initial salary offers are determined by qualifications, experience, and available budget, and typically do not exceed $45.28/hourly.

LOCATION OF POSITION

7800 Harkins Road Lanham, MD 20706 The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is located in Prince George's County across from the New Carrollton Metro Stop.

POSITION DUTIES

DHCD has an immediate opening for a full-time Construction Management Officer. The types of projects reviewed and monitored include new construction, substantial rehabilitation and moderate rehabilitation. Projects range in size from one million to thirty-five million dollars. The incumbent is responsible for the review and approval of the contractor and architect plans and specifications, construction estimates, work scope, environmental investigations and other related analysis. This individual is also responsible for monitoring the progression of funded projects and approving requisitions at varying stages of construction completion.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Four years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs. Or Four years of experience in Construction Management pertaining to single family and/or multifamily housing government programs (as applicable) And Four years of professional financial, lending and risk or construction analysis experience, such as managing financial asset and debt portfolios, examining, analyzing and interpreting accounting, budget, or grant or real estate investment portfolio records and reports, or managing government housing projects. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Construction Management or a related field and four years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs, or four years of experience in Construction Management pertaining to single family and or multifamily housing government programs (as applicable) for the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting or a related field and two years of professional financial/risk analysis experience concerning government lending or assistance programs, or two years of experience in Construction Management pertaining to single family and or multifamily housing government programs (as applicable) for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in the Accounting or Loan Officer Classifications, or Financial Management specialty codes in the accounting field of work in business and industry classification, or business and industry specialty codes in the housing management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in construction management, project management, construction superintendent work, or architecture. Bachelor’s degree in Construction management, architecture, civil engineering, or structural engineering. Leadership, Energy, and Environmental Design certification. Experience reviewing construction plans, construction budgets, construction specifications, or construction reports. Bachelor’s degree in Construction management, architecture, civil engineering, or structural engineering.� � � � � Leadership, Energy, and Environmental Design certification.� Experience reviewing construction plans, construction budgets, construction specifications, or construction reports.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please provide sufficient information on your application to document that you meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Unofficial transcripts, certifications, or diplomas to document educational or certification qualifications are required. Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. [phone] or World Education Services Inc. 1-800-932-3897 or [phone]. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies of the same classification. Successful candidates must document eligibility to work in the U.S. upon hire. Please note: The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or an average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.
• As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled.
• The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.
• You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period.
• This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.