Construction Project Manager

Breaking Ground•New York, NY

17h

About The Position

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home! Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness. But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home. Construction Project Manager Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Capital Planning and Construction, the Construction Project Manager manages construction and major repair projects across Breaking Ground’s permanent and transitional housing portfolios. The Construction Project Manager provides leadership and expertise with other departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture or equivalent experience
5 years of experience in project management within construction required
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground, is a condition of employment
Experience working in occupied residential buildings
Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and drawings
Demonstrated knowledge of construction, engineering, and architecture principles
Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
Ability to perform the physical labor necessary

Nice To Haves

Supportive or affordable housing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Schedule and oversee all phases of construction projects from permit requests to completion
Coordinate inspections
Determine and define scope of work and deliverables for construction projects
Responsible for managing delays, emergencies, and problems with construction projects
Comply with safety and building codes and legal requirements
Report project progress and budget adherence to stakeholders
Explain contract and technical matters to stakeholders
Prepare budget and cost estimates, along with work timetables
Manage costs in order to meet budget
Provide direction over contractors and subcontractors
Ensure work is done in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes
Perform constant on-site monitoring and quality control function
Manage and resolves punch lists, potential issues, and problems
Respond to after-hours emergencies
Perform other duties as assigned