Position: Construction Project Manager

Reports To: Executive Director

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for completing initial house inspections, developing scopes of work, monitoring construction, and final inspections of completed projects. The Construction Project Manager is the point of contact during bidding and construction phases, and will confer with the Executive Director as needed.

The Construction Project Manager is an independent contractor and will sign a contract with Southern Hills Preservation Corporation. Southern Hills is not responsible for employee benefits for independent contractors. However, Southern Hills is responsible for providing job related materials, including forms, documents, and a camera.

Primary Responsibilities

• Preliminary inspection and assessment of owner-occupied houses.
• Complete a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) checklist for each project.
• Based on results of inspection, prepare written work scope with detailed specifications for rehabilitation work to be performed.
• Prepare cost estimates for work specified in work scope.
• Photograph eligible properties before, during, and after rehabilitation.
• Provide clarification of plans and/or specifications as needed.
• Coordinate with Executive Director to prioritize work scope items to ensure project fits within budget constraints.
• Inspect projects during construction to ensure quality of work and compliance with work scope and specifications.
• Provide Executive Director with documentation needed to make periodic progress payments to project contractors.
• Consult with Executive Director throughout the rehabilitation process, including, but not limited to a) appropriateness of bids received from contractors, b) validity of proposed Change Orders, and c) clarification of rehabilitation plans.
• Schedule and conduct final inspection with homeowner and provide a final inspection report for the project file to be submitted to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• A background in residential construction required.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of New York State and local building codes and be familiar with HUD's Housing Quality Standards.
• Direct experience in assessing projects, developing work scopes, preparing specifications, and monitoring construction quality and adherence to work scope and specifications preferred.
• Microsoft Office computer skills a plus.
• Valid New York State Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Company Background

Established as a private, nonprofit organization in 1986, Southern Hills Preservation Corporation (SHPC) provides grant-funded housing assistance programs to low and moderate income residents of southern Onondaga County.

With rural characteristics, modest incomes, and a scattered population, we've assisted hundreds of households in Southern Onondaga county for over 30 years. Through a grassroots approach and word of mouth campaign, Southern Hills has invested more than $5 million in our community - neighbor to neighbor, one family at a time.

Please email resume to info@southernhillspc.org or mail to: Southern Hills Preservation Corporation, 2383 US Route 11, LaFayette, NY 13084.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $35,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• When can you start this position?

Experience:

• Construction: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• New York State Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road