Senior Project Manager, Construction

CHN HOUSING PARTNERS

Senior Project Manager, Construction

We are a growing non-profit organization based in Cleveland, Ohio that offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities to grow within the organization, and the ability to improve the communities we serve.

CHN Housing Partners: CHN is a highly seasoned, nonprofit affordable housing developer, housing service provider and residential mortgage lender that works with its partners to solve major housing challenges for low-income people and under-served communities. Through our partnerships we have developed over 7,000 affordable homes, and each year serve over 60,000 families through a wide array of housing services.

We work in Ohio and neighboring states, including Michigan, to preserve and expand affordable housing, and build equitable communities. By investing in affordable housing, we are investing in families, communities, and the economy. We are investing in the power of the permanent address.

Please click here to learn more about our Core Values and how they drive our mission and define who we are.

Learn More about CHN Housing Partners’ Benefits by clicking here! CHN offers HSA and PPO Medical Plans (including dental and vision options), Vacation, Personal and Sick Leave; Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave; Paid Company Holidays; Life Insurance; 401K Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, and more.

Position Summary: The Senior Project Manager, Construction is responsible for overseeing multiple construction projects, including new builds, substantial rehabilitations, and renovations.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Construction, this role involves managing projects from the financing grant period through design, construction, and warranty phases. The Senior Project Manager will work closely with architects, engineers, and general contractors, ensuring effective project execution within established budgets and schedules. Responsibilities include pre-construction planning, contract buyouts, RFQ and RFP submissions, and tracking key project elements such as change orders, RFIs, submittals, and safety compliance.

This position requires experience in phased construction, including coordinating with property management and ensuring resident relocations are managed efficiently. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for coordinating with internal teams, external stakeholders, and safety and quality control managers.

A comprehensive list of essential duties and responsibilities can be found below.

The pay range for this position is $115,000 – $128,000 per year (FLSA Exempt) commensurate with experience

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Working knowledge of pre-construction processes, including scheduling, budgeting, and buyouts
• Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to oversee and manage multiple fast-tracked project (12 -14-month timeline)
• Ability to oversee phased construction and coordinate and interface with development and property management for both new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects including relocation of residents during phased construction.
• Skilled in new construction, rehabilitation, and renovation
• Able to develop schedules, RFPs, GC Contracts and General Conditions
• Responsible for tracking and managing construction budgets, change orders, field directives, RFI’s, Submittals, schedules, O&M information, warranty, and project closeout.
  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Senior Project Manager will work directly for the general contractor
• This position will report directly to the Vice President of Construction
• Build budgets and schedules during financing grant application period
• Preconstruction experience required
• Working with Architects and Engineers during design and Value-engineering phase
• Submit RFQs and RFPs to obtain an accurate picture of estimates and detailed schedules
• Perform contract buyouts for each project.
• Oversee the projects and construction of respective teams
• Ensure safety plan is adhered to on all projects
• Coordinate and cooperate with Safety and Quality Control Manager on all projects.
• Oversee project from financing grant period to design and oversee construction from new/rehab to warranty period
• Actively manage team members to ensure effective progress
• Regularly communicate with the Vice President of Construction, owner and any necessary parties
• Good verbal written communication required
  
  
  

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Required:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 15 years of relevant experience, equivalent in lieu of degree.
  
  
  

Experience:

• 10 years Project Management of related multi-family residential and/or commercial construction experience
• Previously managed project of $8M - $15 in magnitude in multi-family residential and/or family residential and/or commercial construction experience.
• 5 years of LIHTC experience
• 5 years Preconstruction experience
  
  
  

Skills:

• Procore experience or construction management software experience for electronic communication with all subcontractors and vendors
• Able to produce construction schedules, CPM schedules and budgets
• OSHA 30 or OSHA 10 Certified
• Project Management Certified.
  
  
  

Other:

• Valid driver license, current automobile insurance and reliable personal vehicle.
• Frequent local travel required in Cuyahoga County, Lorain County and Medina County and occasional driving within a 3-hour drive of Greater Cleveland.
• Commitment to mission of providing affordable housing.
  
  
  

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
• Regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other standards.
  
  
  

Why Should You Apply?

• You want to be part of an organization where the work you do will have a positive and lasting difference in the community.
• Great benefits.
• Opportunities for on-the-job training and/or professional development.
  
  
  

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