JOB DESCRIPTION

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest public housing authority with more than 176,000 apartments, and responsibility for administering a citywide Section 8 leased housing program that serves over 200,000 additional tenants. NYCHA’s mission is to provide quality housing for New Yorkers that is sustainable, inclusive, and safe, while fostering opportunities for economic mobility.
NYCHA’s Asset & Capital Management (A&CM) Division leads the Authority’s capital, sustainability and resiliency programs that comprise a $5 billion capital projects portfolio - one of the largest in NY State - as well as a range of activities related to property modernization and strategic asset management. A&CM aims to preserve and modernize NYCHA buildings and apartments through strategic portfolio planning, comprehensive design standards, innovative financing and project delivery models, strong partnership with NYCHA residents and other stakeholders, and effective program and project management of capital investments. The Division also positions NYCHA’s housing portfolio for the future by piloting and scaling up sustainability and resiliency technologies and practices, improving residents’ quality of life while enhancing building performance.
The Capital Programs team of A&CM oversees all NYCHA capital projects. Capital Programs is responsible for managing over 500 active construction projects at any given time across the Authority’s properties throughout the city. These projects can range from $100,000 to up to $500 million. Regular capital investments are necessary to ensure that NYCHA developments remain in good and livable conditions. These projects include renovations and modernization of apartments, building interiors, systems, exteriors, site security, and grounds.
The A&CM Division’s Capital Programs Department is seeking to hire a Project Manager. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Project Manager is responsible for delivering capital construction projects on time, within budget and scope as initiated by the project charter, and with the highest level of safety and quality. The Project Manager will supervise, coordinate, and monitor all in-house and/or outsourced construction management personnel, as well as coordinate and monitor architectural and engineering resources, to meet project needs and goals. The selected candidate will be expected to render day-to-day project management decisions, manage portfolio utilizing the project management system and notify the Deputy Director when issues arise that require senior management intervention.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Serve as the single point of accountability from inception to completion for all capital projects in portfolio.
2. Manage budget status of projects throughout the project life cycle, proactively identify potential issues, and recommend corrective action.
3. Create project schedule in consultation with the Capital Programs and Design teams; manage the schedule throughout the project life cycle, proactively identify potential issues; recommend corrective action.
4. Coordinate and supervise activities of in-house staff throughout the project life cycle to achieve project goals.
5. Review contract documents for constructability; review pre-bid estimates.
6. Coordinate the assembly of the bid package for submission to Procurement; evaluate bid proposals; research bidder qualifications and compliance with bid requirements; meet with bidders as necessary; recommend contractors for contract award.
7. Coordinate with external agencies, such as Department of Buildings and Department of Environmental Protection.
8. Organize and maintain project records as required by A&CM’s policies and protocols.
9. Visit construction sites regularly to ensure project objectives are achieved.
10. Ensure the timely review and processing of Requests for Information (RFI), submittals (shop drawings, material samples, etc.), requests for payments, change orders, time extensions, schedule of values, progress schedules and other project correspondence.
11. Maintain familiarity with applicable building codes and governmental regulations.
12. Ensure the timely review and follow-up of reports, including but not limited to, field inspection reports, Safety and Construction Quality reports, special inspections, FOIL requests and audit findings.
13. Manage timely close out of projects including full documentation of project and final payments.
14. Ensure contractor compliance with HUD’s Section 3 and NYCHA’s Resident Employment Program requirements.
15. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Deputy Director; may perform additional duties in the absence of supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Seven years of full-time satisfactory experience working at a construction trade or working as an inspector of construction, hoists and rigging, plumbing, boilers, or elevators; at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity; or
2. At least two years of experience, as described in “1” above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity, and a license as a professional engineer or registered architect issued pursuant to the education law; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” above. All candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as described in “1” above, at least 18 months of which must have been in a managerial or administrative capacity. One year of experience will be credited for each year of apprenticeship in the construction trades or building inspection up to a maximum of three years of the general experience. Education towards a degree in architecture, architectural technology, construction management, engineering, engineering technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of experience, up to a maximum of four years of the general experience. One year of experience will be credited for each year of formal training or education in a field of study relevant to the construction trades up to a maximum of two years of the general experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS

1. Experience in directing and executing concurrent construction projects, with an average value of $5M or greater. 2. Five (5) years of experience coordinating construction project deliverables in both office and field staff role. 3. Experience that evidences demonstrated competency in applying industry standard project management methods for planning, managing, expending, and controlling project scope, cost and quality. 4. Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal. 5. Ability to distill significant amounts of information and identify the most important points. 6. Ability to prioritize and successfully carry out multiple assignments, meeting critical deadlines and timeframes and must be well-organized. 7. Strong experience managing and mentoring staff. 8. Ability to work independently to successfully handle new or difficult situations and environments. 9. Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, Certified Construction Manager, Project Management

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