Project Manager, Design & Construction — NYC Housing

Breaking Ground; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Breaking Ground in New York City is seeking a Project Manager, Design and Construction to lead a portfolio of affordable and supportive housing from design through construction to turnover to Property Management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, at least 3 years of construction planning experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Office. Travel within the five boroughs is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management required.
• Minimum of 3 years of construction planning and administration experience.
• Familiarity with Federal, State and Local Affordable and Supportive Housing funder design requirements.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications, submittals, and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design and Construction and Program Development teams on all aspects of new and existing projects.
• Manage contractors, vendors, and professionals towards successful project completion.
• Prepare feasibility analyses regarding zoning and design for acquisition opportunities.
• Recruit and prequalify architects and contractors.
• Coordinate with NYC and NYS governmental agencies as needed.
• Produce monthly project reports and distribute meeting minutes.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to theSenior Vice President of Housing Development, theProject Manager,DesignandConstructionis part oftheHousingDevelopmentteam guiding Breaking Ground’s portfolio of architecturally significant supportive and affordable housing from implementation through the design process, construction,projectand turnover to thePropertyManagement team.

Travelwithin the five boroughs of NYC will berequired.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Support theDesignandConstructionandProgramDevelopment teamson all aspects of new and existing projects
• Manage contractors, vendors, and professionals towards successful project completion
• Prepare feasibility analysesregardingzoning and design for acquisition opportunities
• Recruit and prequalify architects and contractors
• Work collaboratively with all members of the Real Estate Development team on new programs/initiatives
• Set up, maintainand administer spreadsheets, databases, and shared drive project files
• Maintain project documentation including construction documents, RFP responses, governmental agency approvals, official correspondence, and otherproject related materials
• Record and distribute meeting minutes, track follow up items to completion in a timelyfashion
• Produce monthly project reports
• Solicit proposals, analyze, and prepare contracts with environmental, zoning, and other consultants
• Track consultant contracts and interface withFinance for contract administration
• Coordinate with NYC and NYS governmental agencies, e.g., NYC HPD, NYC DOB
• Report on project progress to the Housing Development Team
• Insure timeliness and quality of contract deliverables from consultants
• Review construction documents for compliance with organizational standards
• Review project documents to ensure that they are complete
• Prepare RFPs for purchase of furnishings and equipment for new and existing projects
• Coordinate provision of phone, cable, security systemsand IT for new and existing projects
• Evaluate cost and value decisions in design and construction with the project teamandinsurefunding exists to pay for the same
• Regularly visit construction sites as needed
• Monitor project schedules and assistwith problem solving to ensure on-time delivery of projects
• Manage project closeout including monitoring punch-lists to ensure timelycompletion for occupancy
• Coordinate closeout materials for turnover of new projects to Asset Management
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree inArchitecture, Engineering, or Construction Managementpreferred
• Minimumof3years of construction planning and administrationrequired
• Familiarity with Federal, State and Local Affordable and Supportive Housing funder design requirements
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications, as well as submittals, shop drawings, and any other relatedmaterials
• Demonstrate an understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, zoning, codes, ADA requirements, details, and construction techniques
• Strong sustainability experience
• Familiarity with LEED, Passive House, and Enterprise Green Communities
• Interior design and furnishings experience
• Ability to organize, complete, and track multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• ProficiencywithAutoCAD,RevitandMicrosoft Office Suiteofprograms including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Team