Construction Manager Real Estate Development

This position is eligible to telework. Individual approval is subject to Personnel Policy requirements.

Scope

Responsible for coordinating, reporting, management, and compliance for all technical aspects of construction/development projects for the Community Enhancement Corporation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit development corporation and instrumentality of the Oklahoma City Housing Authority with a portfolio of over 500 units and growing.

Accountability

This position is directly responsible to the Director of Real Estate but will also coordinate routinely with the other members of senior staff.

Examples of Work Performed

The Construction Manager supports the implementation of construction projects by both providing technical advice and guidance by being involved in the relevant processes prior, during, and subsequent to construction. The construction Manager will normally have the responsibility of coordinating actions between involved actors, which includes CEC (owner), governments, local authorities, contractors, and other agency units. The Construction Manager will also conduct quality assessments of processes throughout the project periods, on-site check-ups of work progress and reporting/advising on specific technical problems that influences the working processes. As well, this position will assist with preparations for all technical compliance reviews, inspections and audits on existing assets and developments. Below are examples of expected job duties:

Provide technical inputs to the formulation of bidding documents and deliver clarification to bidders on technical issues during bidding processes.

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of construction services engaged in design,

construction management, and procurement of construction services.

Liaise with local authorities to obtain the necessary authorizations and permissions for projects.

Oversees construction projects underway for compliance with contract specifications, code and quality compliance.

Carry out ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the performance of contractors, including close monitoring of budgets and expenditure, and ensure cost-effective use of funds.

Produce reports on construction progress, constraints and complications and propose solutions.

Ensure that contractors abide by the internationally recognized standards of health and safety for the works, adjacent properties, all site personnel and the general public.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements, Licenses, Skills, Abilities, Experience

The preference for this position is an individual with at least 5-8 years of technical experience in affordable housing and general construction preferably with managerial experience and extensive knowledge of regulatory agency technical compliance such as HQS, REAC, PASS and local code compliance.

Experience with Microsoft Office is required.

Ability to meet the public and interact with residents and Authority personnel in a positive and effective manner. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with others, deal tactfully with the public, handle confidential work with tact and discretion and follow complex oral and written instructions. Ability to speak and write with clarity. Possess strong human relations skills.

Ability to retain proprietary information as confidential Valid Oklahoma Driver License with an acceptable driving record. Ability to comply with Authority attendance policies.

Must be able to work independently and manage work load.

Physical

Near vision enough to read and write correspondence, read ledgers, and work with computerized reports, code books, plans, etc. Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate clearly and effectively in person and by telephone. Physical range of motion and coordination for extensive work on construction/development sites. Ability to access all types of houses, apartment complexes and buildings.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are stressful at times due to volume of workload. Must be able to work independently and manage work load.