Job Description
Construction Manager- Housing Development
LOCATION: LIHI Main Office, 1253 S. Jackson St, Seattle WA
POSTING DATE: 01/31/2024
REPORTS TO: Director of Housing Development
HOURS: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
PAY RANGE: $80,000 - $100,000 annually
BENEFITS: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long term disability insurance and sick leave are available to employees. Employees accrue 116 hours of vacation during the first year and receive 11 paid holidays.
POSITION SUMMARY: Full-time; Exempt
The Construction Manager is a member of the Housing Development Team and performs a multitude of responsibilities relating to the planning, design and development of affordable housing through both new and rehabilitation projects in the state of Washington. The Construction Manager assists with establishing the project goals and scoping, from budget, funding, cost estimates, schedule and ultimately provides daily project management from project start through completion.
Responsibilities:
- Manage multiple Construction projects starting in the Design phases, through Preconstruction, Bidding, Construction, Occupancy, and hand-off and transition to LIHI Property Management. Duties include project planning, cost and change management, schedule management, quality control, contract administration and risk management.
- Ability to work independently and be a creative problem solver
- Must be comfortable working with architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, franchise utilities, outside vendors, City and Funder Inspectors. Include neighbor engagement and relations during the project to establish a good working relationship during the project and into the future
- Assist Design Manager in establishing project design and scope adhere to LIHI’s Outline Specifications and Property Management requirements
- Understand sustainable building design and a working knowledge of ESDS requirements
- Coordination and assistance with LIHI Housing Developer in establishing the project budget and related costs for use in funding applications
- Procures and manages third party consultants and vendors for LIHI provided project scope
- Procure major utility permits and permanent services including submitting applications and managing payments
- Procure City required Bonds for scopes of work in the project right-of-way
- Attend weekly project meetings with architect, general contractor and consultants to discuss schedule, changes and address and resolve any issues. Keep issues log current and up to date, track all outstanding items through to completion
- Negotiate potential change orders and manage impact on construction budget monthly
- Assist in preparation of monthly funding draw packages
- Coordinate construction closeout process to gather necessary and required information for LIHI Property and Asset Management and any Funder requirements
- Participate in project Punch List walks, 1-Year Warranty Walks at all new properties
- Assist Property Management, Facilities Management and Asset Management with construction related issues. Assist in identifying required repair and maintenance requirements of existing properties
- Ensure effective and informed building hand-off with Property Management/Facilities staff.
- Coordinate and manage larger scale repairs and maintenance projects, including interdepartmental coordination and communication
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or Certification in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- Five or more years of experience in construction and real estate development or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Focus in Type V and Type III wood framed, multi-family. Rehabilitation experience is a plus
- Commitment to social change through the empowerment of low-income and homeless people
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: both written and verbal
- Excellent organizational skills as well as high level attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Experience with database: entry, recording and reporting
- Strong self-motivation; creative problem solving, ability to work independently with minimal supervision and willingness to seek out new training and knowledge
The Low Income Housing Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified members of historically marginalized and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. LIHI participates in the e-verify system.
About us:
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 40-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring Tiny House Villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI is a BIPOC organization committed to anti-displacement, equitable development, and racial justice. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive.