Project Specialist Jobs in Wilmington, DE

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Development – Construction Project Manager I FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Development EEO: 1.2

REPORTS TO: Development Manager

SUMMARY: The Construction Project Manager I manages and inspects the daily work of general contractors and subcontractors to ensure contract and code compliance. The Construction Project Manager I also inspects existing WHA property for soundness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees all aspects of renovation and new construction.
• Coordinates zoning regulations and convenes zoning hearings.
• Communicates with community representatives, citizen groups, and municipal governments.
• Resolves any environmental issues, and sub-surface issues.
• Oversees sewage, water, gas, foundations and installations.
• Inspects the daily work of contractors and subcontractors.
• Inspects work to ensure completion of work and compliance with specifications and regulations of governing authorities.
• Meets with specification writer, draftsperson, architect, contractors, governmental representatives, subcontractors and interested parties to review proposed work.
• Resolves routine contractor-related problems and reports serious problems to the Development Manager and Director of Development.
• Maintains detailed records for all employees on construction site.
• Prepares and maintains weekly production project reports.
• Maintains necessary records and unit files for each project.
• Maintains detailed records on all units inspected.
• Develops detailed scopes of work, cost estimates, develops technical construction specifications for modernization projects and maintains inspection and warranty records.
• Represents the agency at pre-bid, pre-construction, construction progress and close-out meetings.
• Meets with contractors to resolve issues and problems including warranty-related problems.
• Uses sound and independent judgment to respond to problem situations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and exhibits safe work practices.
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role. Attend training to further develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Flexibility to work outside normal work hours, as required.

MEASUREMENT:

• Effective and timely resolution of environmental issues, and sub-surface issues within 90 days.
• Inspection of projects to ensure 100% completion of work and 100% compliance with specifications and regulations of governing authorities.
• Prepares and maintains weekly production project reports.
• Maintains 100% accurate records and unit files for each project.
• Accurate and timely completion of construction projects at or above 85%.
• Follow-up on all inquiries within one business day.

TEAMWORK:

• Demonstrate and promote a spirit of cooperation and teamwork throughout the organization.
• Continually look for ways to improve our processes and ability to serve our internal customers and residents effectively.
• Improve personal performance on a continual basis.

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

• Provide responsive, professional and diplomatic customer service.
• Answer customer calls and correspondence quickly and pleasantly.
• Communicate with internal customers and residents in a friendly, professional, and patient manner.
• Perform all duties with the goal of building and maintaining long-term relationships.
• Immediately address any internal customers and residents’ concerns and request the involvement of other personnel as required. Notify manager of any major concerns and the action taken to resolve.

SAFETY:

• Use and promote safe work practices in the office and in the field.
• Follow all company safety programs and report any non-compliance to your manager.
• Notify manager or safety personnel of any unsafe conditions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or other related field preferred.
• Trade or technical school education in construction technology, construction or related trade required.
• 5 years of project management or construction supervision in residential rehabilitation and new construction.

§ Five years of experience on a highly responsible level in all aspects of construction work.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Expertise with 365 MS Office Suite
• Ability to create Computer Aided Drawings (CAD)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• None.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, board members, residents, internal and external customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment and construction job sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8 hour shifts.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone.
• The employee frequently is required to sit.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to bend, carry, and kneel.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrated experience performing construction inspections.
• Demonstrated ability to schedule and manage renovation and new construction work.
• Extensive knowledge of residential construction.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction drawings for existing structures and new construction.
• Knowledge of new construction;
• Demonstrated ability to read Computer Aided Drawings (CAD), blueprints and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare scopes of work, work write ups, specifications and cost estimates.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately document work and maintain detailed records.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable city, state, local and BOCA codes, etc. and HUD standards and construction practices.
• Ability to work with persons from all socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Professional appearance
• Mobility within the office
• Willing to travel locally as required
• Able to prove U.S. Employment eligibility
• Ability to pass drug screening
• Valid driver’s license
• Flexibility to work overtime/weekends, as required

COMMITMENT LIMITATIONS:

• May not make a non-budgeted, emergency expenditure or commitment of WHA in excess of $1,000.00.

BUSINESS BEHAVIOR / ANTI-TRUST:

Do not discuss with competition (includes other housing authorities without manager’s consent):

• WHA price, costs, profits, or terms of sale
• Person or companies with whom Wilmington Housing Authority will or will not do business
• Geographical areas of operations

CONFIDENTIALITY / CONDUCT:

• May not divulge any confidential personnel/corporate policy.
• Will not engage in gossip or other unprofessional conduct
• May not make changes in their Job Description, Standards of Performance or quarterly objectives without consultation with manager

Pay: $67,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person