Full-time position starting at $90700/yr (D.O.E) with COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Generous PTO, paid sick time, 15 days of paid vacations, 13 days of paid holidays, plus a personal holiday
• CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Saving Plan
• Employee assistance program

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Catholic Housing Services (CHS) is a private non-profit owner, manager, and developer of affordable housing. CHS currently has over 2,600 multifamily permanent housing units and 33 commercials units in 52 facilities across Western Washington.

The Facilities Project Manager supports CHS strategic and operational objectives by ensuring the timely execution of projects managed by the Facilities Department. This position plays a lead role in identifying, organizing and implementing capital projects that require a projects manager’s oversight in the development, acquisition and maintenance of our affordable housing projects and leased commercial spaces, with a Strong emphasis on Building inspections and building systems preventive maintenance. The project manager will perform building pre-inspections prior to inspections by our housing subsidy funders, as well as monitoring building systems preventive maintenance performed by outside vendors, as well as our internal maintenance staff. The person in this position will be Safety committee point person. These responsibilities will be carried out at all properties throughout the entire CHS portfolio, from Bellingham to Woodland, Washington and several points between.

Applicants must have a strong understanding of construction documents, reading/ understanding blueprints, RFI’s etc. Applicants must have strong layout skills, knowledge of both structural concrete and steel, wood framing, and other construction disciplines required to complete a project.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with property management teams creating preventive maintenance schedules
• Monitor boiler, elevator, fire and smoke alarm inspections and follow up and respond to code or regulatory notices.
• Solicits bids and negotiates pricing terms for facility maintenance (preventative maintenance contracts, HVAC, plumbing, elevators, security systems or other critical systems related to the health of the property).
• Ensure all safety and health rules, standards and procedures are observed; conduct regular self-inspections of work areas and practices to eliminate potentially hazardous conditions; report issues to the property manager and Regional Director and Director of Facilities.
• Maintain clear communication with Asset Management as well as Property management teams.
• Evaluate needs for contracted maintenance and preventative maintenance services, direct the preparation and obtaining of competitive bids / request for proposals, and assist in the selection of contractors.
• Perform property inspections, conduct walk through and punch list on new builds.
• Negotiates and coordinates preventative maintenance and capital projects contracts, ensuring the best value is obtained in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Building and maintain long-term relationships with vendors.
• Review existing and proposed 3rd party maintenance agreements to determine if they are in the best interest of CHS and the property as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Facilities Management (shared responsibility as a team member)

• Collaborates with PM team to ensure goals, objectives and standards of maintenance team are being fulfilled for critical building systems.
• Serve as technical resource in skilled areas such as construction, maintenance, repair and general upkeep of facilities and equipment. Understand the functions of the fire control systems.
• Implement and administer a preventive maintenance program and operations, including routine maintenance, major equipment preventive maintenance, grounds schedule, Pest control schedules replacement schedules and supply inventory.
• In partnership with property management staff, coordinate, facilitate and triage emergency services or repairs and/or make recommendations for services or repairs to be completed by third party vendors when equipment or expertise within CHS is not sufficient.
• Evaluate needs for contracted maintenance services, direct the preparation and obtaining of competitive bids / request for proposals, and assist in the selection of contractors.
• As a member of the Facilities team, respond to emergencies in the building, and be on-call after hours/weekends for emergency maintenance needs that cannot be addressed by on-site staff.
• Frequent travel to sites to assess effectiveness and compliance to Facilities policy and standards.

JOB CONDITIONS

This position requires the employee to work in an environment where there may be exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious material. Other exposures could include cleaning supplies, chemicals involved in pest control, paint and other materials used in building maintenance, building temperature fluctuations, dust, noise, and odors.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACUITY DEMANDS:

The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand custodial and maintenance manuals and technical drawings and apply the concepts.
• Ability to assess maintenance emergencies and make judgments about appropriate immediate and longer-term responses.
• Ability to observe safety rules.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in high places.
• Ability to walk, kneel, climb, stand, crouch, stoop, reach, push, pull and other related activities associated with maintenance work.
• Ability to lift loads not normally exceeding 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds together with a team member.
• Ability to handwrite legibly.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and to plan, schedule and follow-through on projects.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Manual dexterity to handle tools, make small adjustments, etc.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reaching with hands and arms; climbing stairs; balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; talking or hearing; occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Able to move about and function effectively in areas likely to contain obstacles and other potential hazards likely to impede normal freedom of movement.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidate must show good communication skills, team building and effective leadership skills.
• Use of personal vehicle and ability to drive long distances, proof of insurance.
• Three years’ experience in facility operations, construction lead, or management of maintenance staff in large buildings.
• Must have knowledge of carpentry, vinyl installation, carpet installation and repair, basic electrical skills, roofing and painting, drywall installation and repair, basic knowledge and experience with plumbing, electrical and lock systems.
• Working knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, practices and of the occupational hazards and safety precautions involved in the installation, repair and maintenance of buildings, building systems and grounds.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specification sheets and materials associated with building construction, renovation or maintenance.
• Experience working independently, prioritizing work tasks, and following through with completion of tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, delegate authority, and convey directives to non-English speaking staff.
• Have a high regard and ability to meet schedules and timelines; demonstrate excellent ability to work independently with little direction.
• Ability to engage a wide variety of people with a high level of professionalism, courtesy and good humor, including culturally, socially and economically diverse populations, seniors, persons with disabilities, contractors, and professional colleagues.
• Possess a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Outlook and otherwise to be effective without close clerical support.
• Strong customer service style with excellent listening skills and can-do attitude.
• Proficiency in computers and ability to learn management software.
• Ability to work within the mission and goals of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services.

SUBSTITUTE QUALIFICATIONS:

May be substituted for one year of maintenance experience:

• Certificate of completion from a technical college in plumbing and electrical systems.
• Certificate of completion from a technical college in general building maintenance.
• BS in Facilities Management or equivalent may be substituted for 2 years’ experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with diverse populations in residential setting.
• Knowledge of state and local building codes and ordinances, inspection techniques and contract monitoring,
• Knowledge of occupational safety precautions, hazards and OSHA requirements pertaining to maintenance/construction operations.
• Considerable knowledge of public housing standards and housing quality standards inspection.
• Successful management of several large projects, including budget development and oversight.

Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.