NYCHA Project Manager

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NYCHA seeks an Affordable Housing Project Manager to support the Project Executive across all phases—from preconstruction through closeout. You will lead project teams, ensure budget, schedule, and design conformance, and develop bidding strategies with the PE and VP of Construction.

This on-site role requires 4+ years of field-based experience in affordable housing projects, strong communication, and a solid grasp of code regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Construction site (Field based) experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Executive (PE) in all project phases from preconstruction to closeout.
• Lead project team with PE to meet budget, schedule, and design conformance.
• Develop bidding strategy with PE and VP of Construction, including scope, schedule, and bid leveling.
• Create logistics plans with PMs/superintendent for efficient subcontractor work.
• Review subcontracts and purchase orders with PE before issuance.
• Hold ROJ meetings with procurement and PMs to review submittals, lead times, and on-site dates.
• Track open items, RFIs, and change orders.
• Manage DOB permitting and closeout processes.
• Problem-solve delays and issues during preconstruction and construction.

Skills

Strong communications

Presentation skills

Personnel management

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Project management software

Self-motivated

Organized

Knowledge of building codes

Relationship building

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Resourceful

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Project Management software

Job description

NYCHA / Affordable Housing Project Manager:

• Support Project Executive (PE) in all assigned projects and task responsibilities ranging from preconstruction, and subcontractor buyout, through construction management, and project closeout.
• Alongside PE provide leadership to the project team and ensuring project completion within budget, schedule and conformance with design documents.
• Develop and execute the bidding strategy with the PE and VP of Construction, including development of the project scope, schedule, and bid leveling.
• Develop a logistics plans with the PMs/superintendent so that the subcontractors complete their work efficiently, in a well-planned and coordinated way.
• Partner with PE to review all subcontracts and purchase orders prior to issuance
• Alongside PE, establish regularly scheduled ROJ meetings with procurement and PMs to review submittals / approval, equipment / material lead times and required on-site dates, manpower projections and the project schedule, quality /performance issues on and offsite.
• Tracking and monitoring open items, RFIs, and change order tracking
• Manage the DOB Permitting & Permit Closeout/Letters of Completion process
• Problem solves as assigned to work through any delays, emergencies, or issues that arise during preconstruction and course of construction
• Attend onsite walk throughs with subcontractors as directed
• Attend weekly design calls and internal coordination meetings
• Coordinate assigned subcontractors during course of construction
• Generate assigned subcontractor change orders during course of construction
• Generate RFIs for assigned trades during course of construction
• Generate assigned subcontractor requisitions during course of construction
• Generate assigned subcontractor completion charts
• Coordinate assigned subcontractor schedules from PE master schedule
• Coordinate material delivery schedules & projections

NYCHA / Affordable Housing Project Manager Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field preferred a must.
• 4+ years with related experience.
• Construction site (Field based) experience a must
• Experience with Affordable Housing Rehabilitation work a plus

Skills of the NYCHA / Affordable Housing Project Manager

• Strong communications, presentation and personnel management skills in order to effectively interact with clients, subcontractors and/or employees of the organization.
• Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project, and experience with Project Management software Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office; Microsoft Project and experience with Project Management software preferred
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Organized and able to create multiple timelines, budgets, and schedules
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building code regulations
• Able to build solid relationships with team members, vendors, and customers
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and outstanding customer service skills,
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, self-Motivated and ability to prioritize tasks and projects with limited direction and time constraints.
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Must be a good culture fit: Professional presence, open-minded, positive attitude and team player
• Interact professionally with all office visitors and incoming callers.
• Experience handling sensitive and confidential information and material