Project Manager

If you are looking for a great employment opportunity, Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic (HDC) is currently seeking a Full Time Project Manager – Lancaster Area. 

HDC MidAtlantic envisions a world where a safe, welcoming, affordable place to call home is open to everyone. We believe home shouldn’t be an impossible dream; it should be an attainable reality. We are resident advocates, trusted developers, property managers, community partners, and collaborators. We are part of the fabric of our towns and cities and have been working with our neighbors since 1971 to create real change and meaningful connections. As champions of the greater good, we are committed to advancing equity, we open the door to opportunities, and we build homes that we can all be proud of.

HDC owns and/or manages over 3,000 apartments, providing housing that is safe and affordable to those with lower incomes, focusing on seniors, families, and individuals living with disabilities. Serving nearly 4,000 residents in 55 communities located in urban, suburban, and rural areas across Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, HDC builds hope and opportunity for all residents to reach their full potential by creating, preserving, and strengthening affordable housing communities.

Position Summary:

The Project Manager assumes functional leadership for affordable housing developments under construction, from initial planning through final inspection. This includes new construction, in-place renovations, acquisition rehabilitation, and/or adaptive re-use developments, ensuring all projects are delivered on time and on budget. The Project Manager drives and supports interdepartmental collaboration to define project scope and construction plans, aligning all efforts with HDC's strategic direction and growth goals.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position.  HDC may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Project Planning & Scope Definition:

• Define project scope for affordable housing developments (new construction and rehabilitation), ensuring alignment with organizational and partner objectives.
• Support land development and due diligence activities with the SVP of Real Estate Development.

Financial Management & Cost Control:

• Analyze and manage project cost estimates to assess feasibility.
• Maintain a detailed change order log against the contingency budget.
• Lead value engineering efforts to optimize project costs.
• Approve construction drawings and change orders within budgetary guidelines.

Construction Management & Oversight:

• Review and ensure legal compliance of architectural and construction contracts.
• Review construction drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Hold architects and contractors accountable for performance and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary communication link between the SVP and contractors.
• Monitor and manage construction schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Oversee and monitor construction and post-construction inspections.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management on new and renovated building systems and maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/Education/Experience:

• Position requires a bachelor’s degree or seven years of construction management related work experience.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to set and meet aggressive deadlines
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with a talent for building rapport quickly
• Knowledge of a wide variety of construction materials.
• Team player with ability to collaborate cross functionally.
• Inquisitive with strong interpersonal skills and outstanding attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Position requires a valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of drug screening and criminal background check

Core Competencies (skills, knowledge, or abilities):

Quality of Work: Demonstrates commitment to their area of work, capability, and efficiency in completing work, and dedication to providing the highest quality deliverables and services. Takes ownership of their work and understands its impact on residents, partners, and the organization.   Strives for excellence and motivation to give their best.

Teamwork and Collaboration: Able to work with colleagues toward shared goals.  Understands the value of collaboration and teamwork to the success of their role and willingly shares responsibility and recognition when contributing to the capacity of the team.  Works effectively and respectfully within and across teams and departments.

Communication: Demonstrates effective and proactive communication skills appropriate to their role; gives and seeks honest, respectful feedback; acts with integrity and empathy; is mindful of managing and expressing one’s emotions respectfully in all situations.  Understanding diverse perspectives, viewpoints, and experiences.

Continuous Learning: Actively identify new areas for self-learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job

Normal work environment:

• The work environment will be indoors and outdoors and will require 25% annual travel.
• Requires moderate physical demands, lifting up to 25 pounds, continuous standing, bending, walking, and lifting.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We believe in and practice equal opportunity. HDC MidAtlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

HDC MidAtlantic is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, any other status protected by law and other characteristics that make our employees unique.