Project Manager

About Us:

Chelmsford Housing Authority (CHA) is a mission-driven public organization dedicated to providing safe, stable, and affordable housing while supporting residents in building secure and independent lives. Our work is grounded in respect, accountability, and compliance, with a strong commitment to fairness and community impact.

Benefits of Working at the CHA:

✅ Pension eligibility through a public-sector employer

✅ Stable, mission-focused work serving the community

✅ Generous paid time off which begins accruing within the first year:

• 2 weeks of vacation (allotments increase with years of service)
• 15 paid sick days
• 3 personal days

About the Project Manager role:

The Project Manager will be the primary contact between the Northeast Regional Capital Assistance Team (RCAT) Director and 15 to 20 Local Housing Authorities (LHAs) and will be responsible for a portfolio up to 2,500 units. For their portfolio, the Project Manager would be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Conducting thorough onsite facility condition assessments at all buildings and sites;
• Identifying deficiencies and then defining, scoping, budgeting, cost-estimating, prioritizing and scheduling projects to address the deficient conditions;
• Entering, tracking, and prioritizing projects in 5-year Capital Improvement Plans using web-based software applications (15-20 plans due each year, spread across 4 quarters);
• Drafting and revising LHA maintenance plans (15-20 each year); and Implementing and managing projects from development of the Work Order/Request for Services through closeout (about 75 project starts per year, 30 of which the Project Manager will be heavily involved).

RCAT Project Managers oversee schedules and budgets for capital improvement projects in their portfolios, coordinating with designers, contractors, Local Housing Authority (LHA) staff, and Department of Housing and Community Development staff in order to ensure quality outcomes. RCAT Project Managers also assist LHAs in securing additional leveraged funds for projects as these opportunities are present and assist the RCAT Director with coordination of group training events.

The ideal candidate is an experienced professional with excellent interpersonal & negotiation skills, knowledge and experience in building design and building construction technology including materials, methods and techniques, and experience managing multiple projects across all project phases from planning through closeout.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 6 years of experience in construction management or capital/maintenance project oversight, preferably in the affordable/subsidized housing sector; OR 4 years of experience in this area with a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Real Estate Development, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, or a related field.
• Knowledge and experience in building design and building construction technology including materials, methods and techniques, preferably in the affordable/subsidized housing sector.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Procurement Laws.
• Ability to read and interpret technical architectural and engineering drawings and specifications. Ability to manage multiple projects, while keeping them on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to work independently and to set and prioritize workload.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project).

Preferred Qualifications

• Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) Designation highly desirable.
• Current Massachusetts Construction Supervisor, Architect, or Engineer License.
• Experience in construction contracting process.
• Experience with management of projects involving mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Advanced project management skills highly preferred.
• Advanced estimating capability in all construction trades.
• Knowledge of construction methods, local permit practices, and job costing/budgeting highly preferred.
• Proven ability to accurately interpret contracts and all construction trade specifications and plans.
• Ability to generate and modify progress schedules.
• Experience with change order generation and management.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Experience using custom web-based project management and planning software applications.
• Experience using DHCD capital planning software systems (CPS, CIMS, and FISH).
• 10-Hour OSHA certification.

The expected hiring range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Working Environment

Duties will include frequent travel and visits to the housing sites to compile physical assessment data and to monitor active construction job sites in varying noise, safety, climate conditions. We reimburse for mileage. Project Manager may be expected to work extended hours and may be exposed to heights and precarious locations. While performing the duties of this classification, incumbents may be required to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, handle materials and tools or equipment, and reach with hands and/or arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Incumbents must occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without assistance and with or without the use of devices and/or equipment to assist in the lifting effort. Work assignments may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation to a known disability.

The Chelmsford Housing Authority is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Applicants for employment shall not be discriminated against based upon their membership in a protected class.