Capital Projects Manager

Description

Compensation: $69,500-$98,000 Annually

Benefits: Medical HMO, vision and dental are free for employees! 

Location: Capitol Hill, Seattle, WA

Company Summary:

Everyone has the right to a quality, affordable home. At Community Roots Housing, this truth drives our work. By embracing community-led development and engaging in deep-rooted partnerships, we’re fostering vibrant, equitable communities where everyone has access to safe, affordable, and welcoming homes. Today, nearly 50 apartment buildings – over 2,000 residents -- we continue our commitment to build community with and for people. We are a top performing, high-capacity not-for-profit corporation with an innovative portfolio throughout the Seattle area. Our buildings have won numerous awards from HUD, Urban Land Institute, Affordable Housing Finance Magazine, Future Wise, and other community development awards.

We are intentional in our hiring processes, seeing it as a chance to interrupt the cycle of racial and economic injustice that limits communities from accessing employment, building skills, and investing in their own leadership development. We prioritize applicants who have firsthand experience in navigating the many systems that our residents face which impede their opportunities for success, as majority low-income, LGBTQ, and people of color.

Job Summary:

Community Roots Housing has an outstanding opportunity for a Capital Project Program Manager to serve as the organization’s representative in the planning, design, procurement, construction, acceptance, and project close out of capital projects within the limits defined by the approved project budget. The Capital Projects Program Manager develops and oversees project activities related to building rehabilitation, system retrofit, and remodeling of Community Roots Housing’s growing portfolio. Work encompasses several projects in varying stages and may include simple to technically complex construction projects. 

This position works under general direction of the Sr. Director of Asset Management and acts independently to identify and minimize risk and complete projects on schedule and within budget. The candidate must have excellent communications skills as work must be coordinated across several departments: Property Management, Asset Management, Maintenance, and Development teams. This position offers a partially remote work arrangement with occasional requirements for in-person collaboration, including on-site team meetings and contractor interactions, both at our Seattle office and within our building's portfolio. Extensive benefits, holidays, and PTO package offered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees development and administration of rehabilitation type capital projects of multi-family housing buildings owned and managed by Community Roots Housing.
• Assists Property Management and Asset Management in developing project budgets, scopes of work and bids; solicits proposals, negotiates contracts and make recommendations within the procurement policy.
• Works on the preparation of contracts and oversight of rehabilitation construction work of existing properties; assists in the process of appointing various specialist consultants; conducts field site visits, approves invoices, and oversees budget, schedules, and quality control.  
• Hosts a monthly Capital Projects meeting for the greater organization to review project status and provide follow up and reminders to project stakeholders.
• Provides technical assistance to Community Roots Housing staff on project designs and construction schedule compliance; performs construction schedule analysis on projects to avoid delays and recommend corrective action; coordinates with architectural and engineering consultants when necessary to ensure proper design.
• Serves as the point of contact as the organization’s representative for the Department of Energy’s Better Building Challenge and manages associated energy consumption software.
• Works to ensure compliance with all procurement activities for assigned projects.
• Provides a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and fiscal responsibility.
• Must provide own vehicle as periodic travel to local Seattle properties is required.
• Other job duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of capital project management and contract administration; principles and practices used in various building construction craft areas; principles and practices of comprehensive needs assessment programs for affordable housing; principles and practices of multi-family rehab projects.
• Experience in project scoping and request for proposals, processing draws, working with contract payments, and following state procurement policies. 
• Three years of experience in building repair projects, project development and management, construction management experience, and/or a bachelor’s degree in a construction related field, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good computer skills are essential including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, MS Project, and ability to learn property management software.  
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and positive manner. 
• Must be adept at handling multiple tasks and responsibilities, pay attention to detail, and be able to change priorities quickly while working cooperatively and proactively with team members to accomplish goals. Flexibility to adjust to departmental priorities is imperative.
• Ability to organize time efficiently, prioritize, and perform tasks in a self-directed manner.
• Ability to cope with deadline pressures and customer service needs. 
• Must have valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to accurately read and interpret constructions plans and specifications. 
• Experience with multi-family housing projects, Public Works, and prevailing wage.
• Experience with implementing energy and/or water efficiency upgrades.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Physical Demands:

Work sites may have stairs and no elevator. Potential hazards of the job include the use of and exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and paint, and other possible hazardous materials; performing physical duties in physical isolation from other staff. There may be other hazards. Employees are expected to perform their work in such a manner as to eliminate or reduce any potential hazards to an acceptable level. Employees are also expected to report actual or potential hazards to management and the Safety Committee.

Community Roots Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of color, LGBTQ candidates, women, candidates with disabilities and candidates of all religions and national origins are strongly encouraged to apply. Community Roots Housing is a “Ban the Box” employer. However, per Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements, any candidate selected for this position must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment. 

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with notice.

Salary : $69,500 - $98,000