Construction Analyst

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority•Rocky Hill, CT

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The position is responsible for assisting the Multifamily Department by serving as a part of the Architectural & Construction Services team in the review of construction costs related to architectural design and construction drawings, energy efficiency measures and environmental impacts for proposed new construction, rehabilitation and capital improvements of existing properties. The position will impact the production for increasing and/or improving the inventory of safe, healthy, and quality affordable housing units within the State of Connecticut.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management or architecture.
Requires a minimum of three years' experience in construction cost, architectural design and construction.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word™, Excel™ and PowerPoint™ software is required.
Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills is needed, with the ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and work assignments.
Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated good judgment and a high degree of professionalism needed to effectively handle challenging situations involving both internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

The ability to qualify to take the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) for licensure in the State of Connecticut as a licensed architect is preferred.
The completion or near-completion of the Intern Development Program (IDP) required through NCARB as part of the ARE requirements is preferred.
Professional knowledge of issues such as, but not limited to federal, state, and local building and fire codes; Including Americans with Disabilities (ADA), building and site design, roadway access, drainage, sewer, water, parking and landscaping, structural mechanical and electrical systems, environmental issues, and energy conservation measures, material construction methods, general code requirements and contract administration is recommended and preferred.
Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and energy efficient measures and initiatives including but not limited to Passive House, Zero Energy Ready Home, Living Building Challenge, National Green Building Standards is also preferred.
Prior experience and involvement in construction cost estimating and hard cost budget development also beneficial

Responsibilities

Responsible for construction cost reviews as part of overall architectural project management responsibilities from funding award through initial closing, and continuing project construction cost review throughout construction phase as the architectural and construction liaison with Multifamily underwriters, outside architects, contractors as well as CHFA field observers.
Review and approval of asset/portfolio management limited scope capital improvement projects, to renovate, replace or otherwise improve existing CHFA or state portfolio properties.
Responsible for the review and coordination of architectural drawings and building specifications by providing feedback to external architects, owners, and the Multifamily underwriters as to status of drawings and the technical aspects of the project.
Review of architectural design and construction documents and building specifications, Planning and Zoning requirements, Capital Needs Assessment, federal, state, and local code requirements, including Americans with Disabilities Act regulations (ADA), energy conservation and environmental reviews for new funding applications, to assist in project selection criteria.
Coordinate with the project development team and the project architect to understand construction cost impacts and potential cost saving measures, resolve drawing and specification deficiencies, to enable them to produce a construction bidding set which adheres to CHFA's Multifamily Design and Construction Standards and all applicable Guidelines.
Research and answer architectural, construction cost and other technical questions from external architects, owners, consultants, and staff.
Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

competitive salaries
tuition reimbursement
457 deferred compensation
state-sponsored pension plan
comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability plan
paid vacation
sick
holidays
hybrid work schedule
ongoing training
career development
if qualified, employee may be eligible for student loan forgiveness under Federal Loan assistance program