Project Manager, Engineering & Architecture

New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; 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 holidays and vacation

Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

A municipal housing finance agency is seeking a Project Manager for Engineering & Architecture to oversee inspections and evaluations of housing projects. The role is crucial for ensuring compliance with building codes and the overall quality of life for residents. Candidates should have a degree in architecture or engineering, and 4-6 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities are required. This full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-6 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong analytical skills for evaluating building conditions and compliance issues.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity tools.

Education

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

Job description

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: $80,000 to $95,000

Position Summary

The Project Manager, Engineering & Architecture position reports to the Vice President of Engineering & Architecture in the Asset Management Department. The position conducts physical inspections for properties in HDC’s portfolio, including reviewing Reserve for Replacement requests, managing agents, and insurance loss claims; design reviews; rehabilitation plan and cost reviews; and construction monitoring of occupied rehabilitation projects.

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.
• Complete plan and cost reviews of rehabilitation scopes of work to advise financing team.
• Monitor construction progress and review construction requisitions.
• 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.
• 4‑6 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.

Contact Information

Submitted resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter. Please email your cover letter and resume to [e-mail] or fax to [phone].

Vaccination Requirement

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.

Benefits

HDC demonstrates a strong commitment to its employees by providing a salary that is competitive and commensurate with experience and excellent benefits including health benefits, retirement savings and career development programs.

• 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

Equality & Inclusion

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.

HDC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, HDC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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].

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management and Engineering

Industries

Real Estate and Financial Services