Project Manager, Design and Construction

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.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Housing Development, the Project Manager, Design and Construction is part of the Housing Development team guiding Breaking Ground’s portfolio of architecturally significant supportive and affordable housing from implementation through the design process, construction, project and turnover to the Property Management team.

Travel within the five boroughs of NYC will be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Support the Design and Construction and Program Development teams on all aspects of new and existing projects
• Manage contractors, vendors, and professionals towards successful project completion
• Prepare feasibility analyses regarding zoning and design for acquisition opportunities
• Recruit and prequalify architects and contractors
• Work collaboratively with all members of the Real Estate Development team on new programs/initiatives
• Set up, maintain and administer spreadsheets, databases, and shared drive project files
• Maintain project documentation including construction documents, RFP responses, governmental agency approvals, official correspondence, and other project related materials
• Record and distribute meeting minutes, track follow up items to completion in a timely fashion
• Produce monthly project reports
• Solicit proposals, analyze, and prepare contracts with environmental, zoning, and other consultants
• Track consultant contracts and interface with Finance for contract administration
• Coordinate with NYC and NYS governmental agencies, e.g., NYC HPD, NYC DOB
• Report on project progress to the Housing Development Team
• Insure timeliness and quality of contract deliverables from consultants
• Review construction documents for compliance with organizational standards
• Review project documents to ensure that they are complete
• Prepare RFPs for purchase of furnishings and equipment for new and existing projects
• Coordinate provision of phone, cable, security systems and IT for new and existing projects
• Evaluate cost and value decisions in design and construction with the project team and insure funding exists to pay for the same
• Regularly visit construction sites as needed
• Monitor project schedules and assist with problem solving to ensure on-time delivery of projects
• Manage project closeout including monitoring punch-lists to ensure timely completion for occupancy
• Coordinate closeout materials for turnover of new projects to Asset Management
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of construction planning and administration required
• Familiarity with Federal, State and Local Affordable and Supportive Housing funder design requirements
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications, as well as submittals, shop drawings, and any other related materials
• Demonstrate an understanding of building materials, systems, specifications, zoning, codes, ADA requirements, details, and construction techniques
• Strong sustainability experience
• Familiarity with LEED, Passive House, and Enterprise Green Communities
• Interior design and furnishings experience
• Ability to organize, complete, and track multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and Microsoft Office Suite of programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Team

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled