Position Summary
Under general supervision, performs responsible supervisory and technical work in directing construction, modernization, rehabilitation, maintenance, and other projects for the Housing Authority (HABC). Duties may include supervising a technical staff, administering contracts, designing mechanical and other systems, directing engineering surveys, and attending community, RAB, and other meetings to discuss modernization, rehabilitation, and related programs. Performance of the duties requires excellent supervisory and public relations skills, sound judgment in decision-making, thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, structural-civil, or architectural design, and contract administration practices and procedures in accordance with HABC and HUD policies and regulations. Duties will include producing plans in AutoCAD and Revit (version years 2023-2026 or later), knowledge of furniture systems, producing fire evacuation plans, ADA regulations, moving plans, and working with Landlords concerning building issues. The duties and responsibilities of a Project Manager II require more independent action, a higher level of authorization, and less supervision than a Manager I. This position will be assigned projects of moderate difficulty and complexity.
All activities must support the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (“HABC” or “Authority”) mission, strategic goals, and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties, and skills may be required and assigned, as needed.
- Serves as Project Manager for a variety of construction and/or rehabilitation projects. Duties include designing, developing, coordinating, executing contracts, and coordinating other engineering disciplines. Defines the scope of work, prepares preliminary and final budget estimates, develops specifications, prepares appropriate correspondence and documents, and coordinates reviews and monitoring with HUD.
- Administers contracts that include preparing bid estimates and responding to questions from bidders. Conducts pre-bid conferences and bid openings, recommends contract awards, monitors project progress, evaluates change order requests, reviews and processes payment requests, prepares official contract documents, and prepares final documents for contract closeout.
- Designs and develops various engineering projects such as piping systems, boilers, heating and cooling systems, etc. Duties often require the Project Manager II – Facility Planning to produce AutoCAD and Revit drawings for various layouts. Writes technical specifications for the work.
- Coordinates, plans, schedules, and assigns staff to address routine (budgeted) work and emergency situations.
- Reviews, revises, comments on, and approves specifications, drawings, estimates, etc., prepared by staff assigned design responsibility.
- Directs the design, implementation, and completion of engineering surveys of HABC developments to define short and long-term capital improvement needs.
- Analyzes and evaluates housing development energy consumption/conservation; identifies inefficient use; designs, formulates, and implements systems and means to reduce energy.
- Attends RAB, community, resident council, and other meetings to discuss physical improvements and modernization progress.
- Represent HABC and the division in meetings with representatives from the city, State, and Federal Governments, local utility companies, and other agencies.
- Attends seminars and professional conferences to stay abreast of new engineering technologies; meets with salespersons, equipment suppliers, consultants, and government officials to stay informed of new products, regulations, standards, changes in laws, etc. that impact HABC operations.
- Meets with other department heads and staff and serves on various task forces formed for specific goals and purposes.
- Preparation of fire evacuation plans for staff and landlords; preparation of moving plans and furniture layouts. 13.
- Working with Landlords and their representatives to overcome building safety issues and staff working conditions. 14. Performs other related duties as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Training, and/or Experience
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in Engineering, Architecture, Facility Planning, Building Construction, or related field, and four (4) additional years of progressively responsible experience in building construction/renovation, capital improvements, facility planning/moving, or related field
Or, graduation from high school and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in building construction/renovation, capital improvements, facility planning/moving, or related field. A professional license can replace one (1) year of experience.
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid Maryland driver's license.
- Must be able to be covered under the Authority's vehicle insurance policy.
- Must not engage in private real estate business.
Other Requirements:
- Availability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
- Successful completion of a prescreening investigation, including verification of employment history and education credentials.
- A 6-month probationary period applies to this full-time permanent position.
Benefits
We offer a competitive package of employee benefit programs that supports recruitment and retention objectives and is designed to meet the diverse and changing needs of our employees. HABC’s comprehensive benefit package includes:
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pharmacy Coverage
- Retirement Program
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Employer Matching