PUBLIC HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER

Town of Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Chapel Hill is seeking a self-motivated Construction Project Manager to oversee the design and construction of building improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and major maintenance projects.

The role requires experience managing large, cross-functional programs, strong independent problem-solving, and deep knowledge of civil, construction, and architectural engineering principles. Eligibility includes working with federal grants and adherence to codes and regulations.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong project management and oversight of multi-phase capital projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating with design consultants and contractors.
• Familiarity with federal grant management, procurement, and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and manage capital improvement projects related to building systems and compliance.
• Develop budgets, monitor expenditures, process change orders, and manage vendor invoices.
• Prepare contracts, plans, and bid documents; present to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and contractors; oversee risks and issue resolution.
• Provide technical design feedback and review bids for technical accuracy.
• Conduct site inspections, track schedules, and monitor quality controls.
• Coordinate pre-construction, construction, and final acceptance meetings; support long-range planning.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field

Tools

PM software

Job description

The Town of Chapel Hill is searching for a self-motivated, detail oriented, professional individual that is skilled in management and oversight of, design and construction of building improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and major maintenance projects. To be successful in this Construction Project Manager position, it is imperative to have experience managing large, cross-functional projects and the skill and ability to work independently through ambiguous situations. This complex, multi-disciplinary, and multi-phase work requires advanced knowledge of civil, construction, and/or architectural engineering principles, practices, and procedures.

• Identifies, evaluates, and manages capital improvement projects related to building systems, life safety, and regulatory compliance; coordinates bidding, negotiates contracts, leads project meetings, oversees design consultants and general contractors, manages project closeouts; and ensures that project operations comply with contract specifications, all applicable laws, codes, policies and procedures.

• Develops project budgets, monitors expenditures, reviews and approves payment requests, processing of change orders, reviewing and processing invoices and purchase orders, resolving discrepancies, and making budget-related recommendations to project stakeholders. Work involves managing federal grant funding.
• Prepares and/or reviews project contracts, plans, specifications, manuals, progress and other reports, requests for proposals, bid documents, change orders, and other documentation; maintains records; and prepares agenda items for and makes presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborates with design and other consultants, general and special trades contractors, architects, Construction Manager at Risk contractors, and other Town departments and external agencies; oversee project operations, resolves issues and mitigates project risks, and provides technical and general information to aid in the evaluation of problems and the development of alternatives for construction projects.
• Manages the development of "Project scope" through collaboration with Engineers and Designers. Provides technical design review and feedback to designers and Engineers during the project design and engineering phase. Guides the development of drawings and specifications, as well as evaluating the bids for technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements.
• Performs quality assurance and project monitoring duties; inspects projects on site; creates, manages, and tracks schedules and project performance metrics; identifies and manages risk and other project issues; ensures quality controls; and communicates unresolved issues to upper management.Provides onsite supervision of project construction activities to ensure project design and specifications are being correctly implemented by the general contractor and any subcontractors.
• Organizes and coordinates pre-construction, construction and final acceptance meetings, conducts regular on-site inspections during the various project phases, and reports on noncompliance with contract requirements. Assists with long-range capital planning, facility assessments, and replacement schedules for major building systems.
• Ensures all work meets local building codes and federal guidelines, particularly for capital improvement or Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) projects. Conducts Davis-Bacon and Section 3 monitoring and reporting, as well as Environmental Review checklist as needed. Creates and updates policies and procedures related to cross-cutting federal compliance requirements.
• Directs and manages project communications with internal and external stakeholders.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Supervision

Supervising contractors and consultants associated with projects.

Physical Demands

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, with intermittent standing, walking or stooping, and climbing. The employee uses equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

• The work is typically performed in an office and construction/renovation job sites with occasional exposure to loud noises, inclement weather, and working at heights.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, building construction, architecture, design, or a directly related field such as landscape architecture along with the knowledge of and a level of competency traditionally associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work.

Experience

Minimum of five years of construction project management experience.

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of construction management.
• Management of municipal or public housing projects.
• Practical knowledge of asbestos and lead base paint abatements.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, fire prevention and liability reduction principlesTechnical understanding of grading, utilities, streets, stormwater, and building construction.
• Contract administration principles and practices.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Traditional and alternative project delivery methods.
• Familiarity with project management information software and proper records management.
• Safety and risk management.
• Federal grant management and administration, as well as FEMA, and HUD reporting requirements.
• Respectful customer service principles.

Ability to

• Work independently managing multiple projects.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Effectively handle multiple competing priorities and challenging deadlines.
• Ensure adherence to standards and quality assurance.
• Review, research, and implement industry trends, solutions and best practices.
• Use critical thinking and analysis to evaluate written materials, plans and specifications and make recommendations.
• Model behaviors that are consistent with our Town values of RESPECT.

The possession of or the ability to readily obtain a valid NC Driver's Class C License.

This classification has been designated as an Essential Driver and must conform to the Town’s Safe Driving and Accident Policy.