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Project Manager Job Description
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Safe, decent, quality affordable housing is the bedrock of a strong and healthy community. Since 1990, AU Associates Inc. has leaned into these principles and channeled public and private investment into the creation of affordable housing. Focusing on opportunities for new infill development and adaptive reuse of existing structures, AU has been directly responsible for over 40 projects totaling over $300 million of project costs which have created over 1,700 units of affordable rental housing in our communities.
Our mission is to create places that become an invaluable part of our communities. AU continues to grow and evolve in today’s ever changing housing market and is always seeking new opportunities to generate exciting and livable affordable housing communities.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for managing the construction process for all Development Projects and the Capital Needs’ planning for all operational projects.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate with all internal staff to ensure project design is consistent with operational needs.
- Review all project plans and specifications, in consultation with the Director of Development and project applications.
- Review and approve all construction contracts.
- Represent the Company at all construction monitoring meetings on the project site. This involves coordination with our financing partners as well as the design and construction team.
- Coordinate project design development including coordinating with utility, cable, phone, trash, and other providers to design construction to accommodate system needs.
- Review and approve all relevant submittals, finish schedules and change orders.
- Monitor and supervise construction schedules in conjunction with project objectives.
- Understand and work within budgetary guidelines and make solid decisions regarding project objectives.
- Conduct and ensure all punch work is completed.
- Assure the project handoff with Property Management is seamless, including the warranty binder, warranty calls, property handoff and training meeting, and closeout documentation needed by the Development Staff.
- Handle all warranty needs and inspections in the first twelve months following construction completion.
· Conduct physical needs assessments at all operational properties and coordinate the production of an internal five- and ten-year plan.
· Work with Controller, Director of Property Management, and Property Maintenance Supervisor to monitor, schedule and approve capital needs’ priorities, expenses and timing.
· Ensure that vendor contracts are administered appropriately, and the work is completed as specified.
· Other duties as may be periodically assigned by the President and/or Director of Development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a strong understanding of design/construction processes, budgets, schedules, and contracts.
- Communicate effectively, both in oral and written form.
- Work well both in team environment and individually.
- Multi-task multiple developments at one time while meeting deadlines and setting priorities for the workload.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and project management software (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet)
- Be well organized and detailed oriented.
- Be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully.
- Work effectively with external consultants, vendors, architects, contractors, city officials and politicians while consistently exhibiting a professional demeanor to maintain constructive working relationships.
- Travel to and from project destinations and meetings across multiple states (currently only West Virginia and Kentucky), including limited overnight stays, and to work extended hours when necessary. Travel will be an essential part of this job comprising over 50% of the work week.
- Experience:
o Bachelor’s degree in construction management, real estate development, architecture, engineering, urban planning, project management or related field.
o 3 years of experience in project management, construction administration, real estate development or construction management. Related experience/expertise can substitute for field of study.
o Experience managing multi-family developments preferred but not required.
BENEFITS:
- Company Car
- Medical, 401k, PTO etc.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person