Construction Project Manager

About the Opportunity:  The Construction Project Manager role (CPM) is designed to bring dedicated design & construction management knowledge and support to POAH’s Development teams.  Working with the development practice group, the CPM will serve as day-to-day contact with third party architects, construction managers/general contractors and OPMs regarding design & construction issues and will work closely with development project managers, partners, project accountants, design & technical staff and other internal staff to manage the project from inception through completion.  Some of the essential responsibilities and tasks include:

• Provide pre-acquisition/pre-development advisory and due diligence services on construction related items such as: budget, phasing, and site logistics;
• Perform site visits and building analysis/due diligence prior to acquiring an asset and create internal reports detailing risks, recommendations for improvement and other pertinent information based on the site visit;
• With development project manager, assist in the hiring of appropriate architects, consultants, engineers, and contractors to aid in property due diligence while staying within due diligence budget;
• With development project manager, assist in the creation scopes of work and hard cost budgets for renovations/repositioning and energy efficiency/green measures;
• With development project manager, assist in plan review to ensure conformance to POAH’s standards, the project goals, and identify constructability issues;
• Assist development project manager with Review and negotiation of terms and conditions for design and construction-related agreements with project attorneys, including but not limited to architect and general contractor contracts, other contractor/consultant contracts;
• Work with in-house team of project managers during preconstruction to review plans prepared by the 3rd party architects and construction budgets prepared by outside Construction Managers/General Contractors to support competitive pricing;
• Manage value engineering process;
• Develop and manage project schedules incorporating design, investigation, bidding, agency approvals, construction, and lease up tasks.  Manage milestones for the team
• Engage with local utility companies for project requirements and coordinate with design team
• Attend site project meetings as Owner’s Representative;
• Provide support for timely completion of projects, including monitoring inspections, submittals, change orders, requests for information, construction change directives, commissioning, schedule, close out, punch list and construction quality;
• Review contracts, contractor requisitions, change order and draw requests as required;
• Ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and design goals
• Support and promote opportunities for MWBE/Section 3 businesses and workforce

Experience and Knowledge:

• BS is preferred by not required in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field;
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the design and construction management/administration for Architects, General Contractors, Construction Managers, or Development Companies.   
• Understand typical GC/CM contract terms and have the ability to assist in major contract negotiations;
• Candidate must be willing to travel.  Amount of travel will be based on transaction volume
• Familiarity with construction means and methods is preferred;
• Excellent project management skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and contribute productively in a team environment;
• Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project,
• Experience with LEED and/or energy management systems a plus;

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work in the POAH Chicago Office at least two days a week
• Ability to travel locally about once a month or out of state a few times a year

Why Join POAH:

• Work at the forefront of affordable housing innovation.
• Collaborate with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Contribute to the betterment of communities nationwide.
• Shape the future of housing policy and finance.
• Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience.  

Benefits

Joining POAH comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance and employee assistance program
• Flex spending accounts
• Generous time off policies including 25 days of earned leave, 9 holidays, 2 personal days, bereavement time, parental leave program, and summer Fridays
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and individual employee professional development budget of $1,000/year
• End of year bonus contingent upon company and individual performance

Interested individuals should complete an application and submit a resume and cover letter.

POAH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

About the Organization

Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH) is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, create and sustain affordable, healthy homes that support economic security, racial equity and access to opportunity for all.  POAH owns and operates more than 13,000 affordable homes at more than 120 properties in 11 states and the District of Columbia.  POAH is based in Boston with offices in Chicago and Washington, DC.

POAH’s reach is national in scope, and its pursuit of the preservation mission is empowered by a focus on the business bottom line.  Its strong reputation is the result of a demonstrated ability to craft complex financial transactions, tackle tough multi-family projects, and close deals that preserve the affordability of at-risk properties.  The organization and its leaders are at the forefront of policy and legislative discussions around housing preservation, affordable housing finance and regulatory reform, including energy efficiency in the multifamily sector.

The POAH team is dedicated, creative and passionate.  We believe a diverse and inclusive team is a stronger, smarter team and we actively promote diversity and meaningful inclusion of different perspectives among our Board, our staff, our partners, in our procurement of goods and services, and at our communities.  We understand that addressing structural racism and achieving racial equity are central to the work we do and we proactively integrate the issue of race in our housing work.