Project Manager - Owner's Representative

Unit: Exempt

Department: Capital Construction

Grade: 13

Salary Range: $76,842.50 - $97,087.70

Posting Date: Monday, October 28, 2024

Application Deadline: Friday, November 22, 2024

Application Procedure: Please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your qualification. No phone calls or letters. Submit your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials to JOBS@bostonhousing.org. Deadline: Friday, November 22, 2024. Please be sure to identify the position you are applying for.

General Description:

ABOUT US:
Boston Housing Authority (BHA) fosters sustainable communities by providing quality affordable housing, bringing stability, opportunity, and peace of mind to thousands of low and moderate-income families across Greater Boston and the City of Boston as a whole. As the largest provider of affordable housing in Boston, one of the most expensive cities in the country, BHA understands housing as a crucial platform for individual, household, and community stability. Through its Public Housing communities and Section 8 rental assistance programs, BHA provides housing assistance and services to more than 58,000 low and moderate-income households, including families with children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. In all aspects of our operations, internally and externally, BHA is committed to breaking down the barriers to racial equity and justice in housing and related fields that disproportionately impact Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: 
As a proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, and military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. To the greatest extent possible, it is the policy of BHA to give preference in employment to BHA residents, leased housing residents, and low-income persons. As a housing authority, we recognize the historical role that residential racial segregation has played in the City of Boston. The BHA of today and in the future will actively address and dismantle barriers to becoming a diverse, equitable, and inclusive city.

ABOUT THE JOB: 
Under the supervision of the Director and/or Assistant Director of Capital Construction Department, the Project Manager acts as the owner's representative in small and large ($1 $20 million) capital improvement projects. The Project Manager is responsible for assessing scope of project, planning architectural and engineering contracts as well as managing construction contracts. Projects are to be completed within schedule and budget while monitoring the highest level of design and construction quality possible.
Looking for a candidate with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or Construction Management and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of Massachusetts construction regulations (especially Chapter 149 regulation) and generally accepted construction and trade practices is a necessity.

With the recent infusion of additional grants and funding sources the BHA has been able to expand its project types to include more larger, holistic, comprehensive modernizations with a particular emphasis on sustainability, de carbonization, accessibility, and overall improved services and living environment for our residents. Now is an exciting time to join the Capital Construction Department at the BHA.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Help identify and prioritize needs for capital improvements at BHA family and elderly developments; commission investigative studies as needed.

• Assess and review scope of project with senior staff, estimate the cost of Architectural/Engineering (AE) services as well as estimated construction costs.

• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for AE contracts and manage the designer selection process for consultants and/or act as liaison to the state Designer Selection Board.

• Propose and manage project budget and schedule, resolve conflicts and issues in a highly professional manner.

• Reviews architectural and engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates for accuracy, appropriateness, and fully complete.

• Manages public bidding process per MGL Ch. 149 and MGL Ch. 30 and review/recommend all construction contract awards.

• Administer construction contracts, monitor progress; review and approve change orders, and review and approve payments to ensure correctness, availability of funds, and conformance with funding agency requirements.

• Serves as liaison to senior staff, property managers, regulatory officials, and other outside interests, meet with residents as needed.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Facilities or Construction Management is required plus 6+ years of progressive work experience; or in lieu of a degree at least 8 years of progressive work experience managing million dollar capital construction projects as an owner's representative. Knowledge of Massachusetts' construction regulations and generally accepted construction and trade practices is necessary. Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills required. Proficiency in word-processing and spreadsheet applications strongly preferred. Minority and women candidates are encouraged to apply.

BHA BENEFITS:
BHA's generous benefits package includes 14 paid holidays, 4 personal days, 3 weeks vacation, 3 weeks of paid sick leave, MBTA discount, participation in the City's pension plan, and healthcare through the Commonwealth, and much more.