Senior Project Manager, Rail Heavy Maintenance, CTA - Chicago, IL

 SALARY

$120,000 - $130,000

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction, provides project oversight and technical support for the Authority’s rail heavy maintenance overhaul programs. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, project monitoring, control, team integration, change integration of the overhaul project and preform corrective action as needed.

 

Qualifications

 

POSITION PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as Project Manager and coordinates with Rail Engineering on various rail equipment/vehicle overhaul projects.
• Supervises the development of projects and plans related to the overhaul of rail vehicles and equipment.
• Establishes project schedules, workflow, budgets for vehicle overhauls and tracks progress to ensure deliverables are on schedule and within budget.
• Reviews contract drawings and correspondence from vendors and part manufacturers, apprises the General Manager and Chief Engineer of issues or concerns, and drafts responses for corrective action.
• Implement a Quality Assurance plan for deliverables and project milestones.
• Chairs meetings with project stakeholders, vendors and maintains meeting minutes, and prepares project evaluations and assessment of result reports. Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
• o Monitors project related activities of overhaul staff, may perform discipline as necessary in conjunction with department managers.
• Manages the continued maintenance plans and replacement plans of new parts and overhaul vehicles.
• Collects and maintains parts information, oversees the assignment of Authority specific identification numbers to parts, and coordinates the input of parts data into the Oracle database.
• Keeps abreast of warranty status information and ensures that vehicles under warranty are not charged for covered repairs.
• Tracks the progress of overhaul vehicle repair training for CTA personnel and makes adjustments as necessary to maintain schedules.
• Assigns work to Forepersons, monitors personnel resource needs and schedules, identifies areas of deficiencies, and recommends changes to accomplish project deliverables.
• Drafts project work plans, specifications, and estimates for labor, material, and equipment costs for projects.
• Develops performance metrics, analyzes data and summarizes outcomes.
• Coordinates, schedules, and conducts inspections and testing of overhauled vehicles and parts.
• Inspects and tests for defects, performance, and compliance with specifications.
• Implements resolutions to ensure all problems are resolved.
• May travel to vehicle or sub-system manufacturing plants to inspect for compliance with specifications.
• Initiates, tracks, and expedites purchase requisitions for vehicles and services received.
• Tracks the progress of overhaul vehicle repair training for CTA personnel and makes adjustments as necessary to maintain schedules.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly reporting to this position may include the following jobs:

Job Title

• May be assigned to oversee following positions:
• Foreperson – Electrical
• Foreperson – Machinist
• Foreperson – Carpenter
• Foreperson – Truck Shop

POSITION CHALLENGES

• Managing multiple priorities while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
• Adhering to project guidelines and schedules.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM field preferred), plus five (5) years of experience managing large-scale vehicle procurement, maintenance, and overhaul projects or an equivalent combination of education and experience related to the position.
• Must be able to obtain Rail Safety Training certification.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License (DL).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• General Knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles, methods, and techniques as they apply to transit vehicle design and maintenance.
• Detailed knowledge of materials, techniques, and components of transit vehicles.
• Detailed knowledge of vehicle costing and procurement processes.
• Detailed knowledge of industry quality control practices.
• Strong research, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills to assess how one change can affect the entire project.
• Intermediate skill using personal computer, engineering applications, and data management software.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational and project management skills.
• Good negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to apply engineering knowledge to mechanical and electrical engineering problems with versatility, judgment, and perception.
• Ability to manage vehicle engineering design projects.                                                        
• Ability to develop workflow diagrams.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.
• Subject to manufacturing or assembly plant, maintenance or repair facility, and laboratory environments.
• Domestic and international travel may be required.
• Occasionally exposed to 600 volt third rails and energized equipment.
• Will be primarily scheduled to work 2nd shift (PM).
• Must be available to respond to calls or email inquiries outside of regular work hours.
• Subject to exposure to usual vehicle maintenance shop and rail terminal hazards and conditions, e.g., vehicular noise, dust, grease, moving vehicles, electrified apparatus, machinery, etc.
• Subject to all weather and right of way conditions.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Personal computer and related software (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel), Project management software.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., shoes, glasses, gloves).

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Multifamily Lending Senior Project Manager - San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development

About:

Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD)

MOHCD’s mission is to address social, economic, and racial inequities through the creation of affordable housing opportunities and the funding of essential services that are foundational for strong communities.  We are industry leaders in financing the development, rehabilitation and preservation of affordable housing.  Through our financing, we strengthen the social, physical and economic infrastructure of San Francisco’s low-income neighborhoods and communities in need. We actively collaborate with community-based organizations, non-profits, affordable housing developers, and other City agencies and staff, in our pursuit of a more equitable and affordable San Francisco.  In our hiring practices, we strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of our City and the populations we serve, and we urge qualified candidates of all races, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.

MOHCD’s programs are organized into three divisions: Housing, Community Development, and Homeownership/Below Market Rate programs. The Housing division focuses on creating housing policies and funding programs that create safe, stable, and affordable housing.  We are recognized nationally for our ground-breaking work  including transforming public housing through the HOPE SF and RAD initiatives, stabilizing communities through the anti-displacement efforts of our Small Sites Program, and increasing the number of affordable housing opportunities across the widest range of household incomes by advancing new housing production and inclusionary housing policies. Our diverse staff and leadership work together to:

• Monitor the long-term affordability and physical viability of the City’s publicly assisted affordable housing portfolio of over 28,000 units, providing funding for needed repairs and upgrades to ensure sustainable operations and habitability for residents.
• Guide and coordinate citywide housing policies under direction of the Mayor and through collaboration with the Board of Supervisors.
•  Incubate new programs, initiatives, and financing tools that further our production and preservation activities.

Conduct program evaluation and research to document housing needs and trends and communicate accomplishments to elected officials, collaborating partners, and the public at large.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

Classification - 9775  - Senior Community Development Specialist II
Status - Permanent Exempt Position
Application Opening: Friday, October 14, 2022
Filing Deadline - Friday,  November 4, 2022 -  11:59 pm
Salary - $123,422 - $150,072 

For more information and to apply please visit: SF Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development

Role description

The Multifamily Lending Senior Project Manager position offers the opportunity to coordinate, develop and implement a wide variety of projects, program areas and policy, and operates with considerable independence within a fast moving, exciting and challenging environment.  In addition to managing a portfolio of projects, the Multifamily Lending Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading a program area, such as Bond Program, HOPE SF, Small Sites and Preservation, Commercial Development or Senior Operating Subsidy.

The Senior Project Manager performs difficult and complex multifamily housing finance work, including but not limited to:   

• Coordinating the development and implementation of commercial program area and housing development activities with other government agencies, private corporations, and community organizations.  Contributing to effective program design and assisting with the development of operating procedures and policies, including providing directions to implementing agencies on those policies. Monitoring and evaluating programs and/or projects to ensure compliance and responsiveness to community needs;
• Preparing, reviewing, and making recommendations regarding the financing plans and programs, development budgets, construction budgets, operating budgets, timelines, entitlements, service plans, and proposed activities of entities receiving funding to ensure the City’s compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations;
• Attending program or project-related meetings when requested and representing the office in explaining and interpreting program policies and objectives as well as their applicability to the City and various communities. Providing technical assistance on program operations and systems, and support to project staff, management, and different key stakeholders;
• Supervising junior staff in carrying out the activities of housing development, as assigned; and
• Other duties, as assigned.  

How to qualify

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the following fields: public or business administration, urban planning, government, social work, education, finance or criminal justice AND three (3) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work or criminal justice; OR
3. Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public policy, planning, social work, public administration, finance, education, criminal justice, or business administration AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice; OR
4. Possession of a Ph.D. or Juris Doctor degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of administrative/professional experience in community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice.

SUBSTITUTION:

Verifiable administrative/professional experience involving community development, housing and/or housing development, workforce development, finance, education, social work, children/youth work, or criminal justice may substitute for the educational requirement in Minimum Qualification #1 on a year-for-year basis.

Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in affordable housing development and/or real estate finance, preferably in San Francisco.
• Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to real estate development, planning, business, public policy, or finance. 
• Direct experience in the development and/or management of affordable housing assets including new construction, acquisition/rehabilitation, refinancing, , capital improvements, affordable housing finance, mortgage underwriting, pre-development, construction administration, and project close-out.
• Direct experience with program development and administration including establishing policies and procedures, budget development and funding processes, monitoring and reporting to funding partners and public and private stakeholders, outreach and education, and managing stakeholder input.
• Direct experience with Federal, State, and local financing programs and rent subsidies such as CDBG, HOME, LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, , Section 8 Project-based and tenant-based vouchers, CalHFA and HCD programs, and MOHCD programs, etc.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects in a timely manner and to be a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills, strong analytical, organizational, and quantitative skills. 
• Proficiency in utilizing and developing complex mortgage loan models in Excel.

What else should I know?

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, “shelter-in-place” has been issued for all San Francisco residents that is expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Exam Analyst listed at the end this job ad.

For more information and to apply please visit: SF Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development

Senior Project Manager - Metro Strategies (Chicago)

Who: Metro Strategies is a policy, planning and public affairs firm with public, private and nonprofit clients. They provide project management, community outreach and public involvement, issue advocacy strategies, research and policy development, project planning, and grant-writing services to a wide range of clients predominantly in the field of infrastructure and transportation.

What: This position will be assigned to provide planning, policy and communication services to a major infrastructure client and will include such tasks as issue advocacy initiatives, conducting policy review and developing recommendations, and assisting with community level projects. This person must have superior writing and communication skills and have a strong ability to lead and direct multiple projects. Experience working with the public sector on policy, transportation and community issues is required. This work will be located in the western suburbs at the client’s office.
The Senior Project Manager is expected to exemplify the firm’s core values of leadership, problem-solving, accountability, professionalism, and continued personal and professional growth. Key duties include:

Senior Project Manager of Construction and Design, Evanston IL - Deadline 10/8

Senior Project Manager-Construction and Design

Posted Date

 Location

US-IL-Evanston

Job Type

 

Regular Full-Time

Department

 

Public Works Agency

Salary

 

$94,290.00 to $136,720.00/annually

Job Closing Date

 

10/8/2017

*Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range.

  

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a senior technical position requiring a thorough knowledge of municipal engineering. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the engineering function (in-house and under contract) that designs and constructs the city’s infrastructure, prepares plans, specifications, and estimates of construction projects, attends public meetings to discuss proposed and approved construction projects, performs design and construction inspection work as needed, assists in preparation of the capital improvement budget; prepares reports and technical recommendation for City Council approval and maintains records and reports of technical and official archive materials for Public Works improvement projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):

Extensive knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles, practices and construction techniques and materials; ability to execute Civil/Transportation design, construction plans and develop specifications; ability to supervise subordinate staff, including professional, technical and support staff; ability to perform difficult technical engineering work and research and develop work utilizing innovative techniques; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, city officials and the general public.

• Serves as Project Manager on projects of extreme complexity and/or magnitude and on federally-funded construction projects.
• Evaluates performance of subordinate staff, recommending personnel actions including salary increases, disciplinary action, training, developmental activities and related areas.
• Responsible for the engineering component of the City’s Geographic Information System, working in conjunction with IT.
• Prepares RFPs, RFQs and Bid documents for various projects. Manages contract negotiation and administration of consultants retained for infrastructure improvement projects
• Prepares loan and grant applications for State and Federal funding, including, but not limited to, Community Development Block Grant, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency State Revolving Loan Fund and Illinois Department of Transportation; responsible for all associated paperwork including disbursement requests and progress reports.
• Coordinates with government agencies on State and Federally-funded public works projects.
• Coordinates with staff from other divisions and departments on projects.
• May serve as the engineer of record for specific projects.
• Prepares plans and specifications for bidding.
• Manages pre-bid and pre-construction meetings for capital improvement projects.
• Reviews work performed by consultants on various public works projects and provides recommendations.
• Inspects work performed by contractors on various public works projects and provides recommendations.
• Reviews and approves requests for payment from consultants and contractors.
• Prepares memos and supporting information to receive approval from City Council.
• Prepares newsletters for distribution concerning construction projects and updates for citizens and the public.
• Reviews private development plans.
• Coordinates preparation of easement documents.
• Serves as engineering staff support to the Board of Local Improvements.
• Performs additional public works duties as required

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or substantially similar area.

•  Must possess seven (7) or more years of professional engineering work experience, with five (5) or more years in an engineering project manager role managing multiple municipal contracts in excess of $1 million.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois.
• Within 18 months, must obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification in IS-700, IS-800, ICS-100 and ICS-200.
• Within 30 months, must obtain NIMS certification in ICS-300.
• Must be currently licensed as a professional engineer in the State of Illinois; or fulfill Illinois reciprocity requirements for non-Illinois licensed professional engineers within 6 months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
• Extensive knowledge of architectural, civil engineering, and/or environmental engineering theory, principles, practices and construction techniques and materials.
• Ability to prepare design, construction plans and develop specifications.
• Ability to supervise subordinate staff, including professional, technical and support staff.
• Ability to perform difficult technical engineering work and research and develop work utilizing innovative techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, contractors, city officials and the general public.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

The ability to work in a sedentary position, occasionally using force to lift, carry or otherwise move objects normally found in an office setting. The employee is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.

SUPERVISION:

Exercises considerable latitude in the performance of duties. Reports to the Bureau Chief – Capital Planning and Engineering in the Public Works Agency.

PUBLIC CONTACT:

This position requires significant public contact and involvement. The Senior Project Manager may attend and/or participate in City Council meetings, Council committee and ward meetings, community meetings and workshops, conferences, and Plan Commission meetings as required.

Chosen candidates will be subject to a qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug/alcohol screen.

The City of Evanston is committed to making all public meetings accessible to persons with disabilities. Any citizen needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact the Human Resources Office at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-448-8052 (TTY).

Link for Site:

https://careers-cityofevanston.icims.com/jobs/1248/senior-project-manager-construction-and-design/job?mobile=false&width=969&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300

Senior Project Manager, IFF - Chicago, IL

The Senior Project Manager assumes responsibility for coordinating and managing special initiatives, consulting, and development projects of all sizes and participating in projects led by other staff. The Senior Project Manager takes an active role in securing new work, planning projects, defining methodology and work plans, coordinating and leading a project team, adhering to project budgets and timelines, managing client and inter-departmental relationships, presenting findings to clients and project accounting and reporting. The Senior Project Manager works on many real estate projects simultaneously, participates in departmental planning meetings for projects, is an active Project Team Leader or Project Team Member on projects, and supports the work of the Director and other RES staff as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plans and organizes special initiatives, real estate consulting, or development projects of all sizes as a Project Team Leader, including establishing goals and timelines, and delineating clear steps that will lead to successfully completing the project.

2. Manages special initiatives and large, complex consulting projects and represents IFF on such projects. From time to time, may manage development projects and represent IFF on such projects or work with IFF's Owner's Representatives on such projects. (See #3 for specific job duties.)

3. Coordinates all aspects of project management for each project or initiative assigned as a Project Team Leader including scheduling internal and external meetings as appropriate, following project steps that have been delineated, managing Project Team Members, including training and mentoring new project associates and project managers, and ensuring that project goals and milestones are being met.

4. Assists other Project Team Leaders as a Project Team Member in a supporting capacity and carries out duties as assigned by the Project Team Leader.

5. Makes presentations to and facilitates meetings with clients, represents IFF Real Estate Services at meetings, presentations and events, when requested by the Director or Vice President of RES, and prepares written materials on projects for other IFF departments as needed.

6. Develops new client relationships through networking and marketing efforts in coordinating with the Managing Director and Vice President of Real Estate Services

7. Maintains required job knowledge and skills and core professional competencies. Attends and participates in required educational programs and staff meetings.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in urban planning or studies, business or finance. Advanced degree in real estate, planning, policy, business, social science or social work preferred.

Experience: At least five years experience in economic or community development, real estate analysis or project development, financial analysis, or construction management.

Special Knowledge & Skills:

Direct experience with real estate development projects.

Knowledge of affordability housing programs, charter schools and nonprofits preferred.

Direct project management experience.

Experience working with clients or constituents.

Analytical and strategic skills; ability to plan, manage and implement multiple and complex projects; and ability to understand and conceptualize project goals.

Strong financial and analytical skills.

Overall understanding of finance and lending.

Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills and ability to translate complex real estate and other concepts into relatable concepts for a broad audience.

Experience working with a team and managing a multitude of relationships and project partners.

Familiarity with the concepts of green design and construction and, ideally, experience with the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED™ Green Building Rating System (desirable, but not required).

Knowledge of construction practices and terminology and ability to read architectural drawings.

Ability to learn and use a wide variety of computer software related to project management, including word processing, database programs, spreadsheet and project management packages.

Unusual Physical Requirements: Regular travel in the assigned metro region and occasional travel throughout the Midwest is required. The Senior Project Manager will visit abandoned buildings and vacant lots, as well as construction project sites, for purposes of inspection and assessment.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

How to apply

Application Process: Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jkraemer@iff.org with "Senior Project Manager" in the subject line.

Senior CEQA/NEPA Project Manager, Meridian Consultants - Westlake Village, CA

Senior CEQA/NEPA Project Manager

Meridian Consultants

April 20, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

5-7 years

Contact person: 

Lisa Maturkanic

Email: 

lmaturkanic@meridianconsultantsllc.com

Website: 

http://www.meridianconsultantsllc.com

Location: 

Westlake Village, CA

Meridian Consultants is currently seeking an experienced CEQA/NEPA Project Manager to join our team in Westlake Village, CA. The position is located is our Westlake Village office near the west San Fernando Valley.

Summary
Meridian Consultants is seeking a CEQA/NEPA Project Manager with broad-based science- and planning-related background and experience with city and county local government and development-oriented projects. 

Job Responsibilities: 

• Responsibilities will include overseeing multidisciplinary teams of professionals, including but not limited to architectural, engineering, air quality, biological, natural, and cultural resources; geology; land use; noise; traffic and transportation; recreation; and water resources.
• Additional responsibilities will include assisting principals and other senior staff in the development of client proposals, making presentations, and conducting business development activities consistent with maintaining and growing our Southern and Central California presence.

Job Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Qualified candidates should have least 5 years of experience, with at least 3 years of direct CEQA/NEPA project management experience overseeing complex environmental documentation projects related to urban development and infrastructure projects throughout Southern California, specifically the Los Angeles Basin, the Central Coast, Coachella Valley, and northern Los Angeles, and neighboring counties.
• Candidates should have experience managing projects to stay on scope and meet budget requirements, as wells as meet regulatory requirements of the applicable local, state, and federal laws.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, urban planning, or a related discipline. 
• A master’s degree is preferred. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Candidates must possess effective problem-solving ability, excellent writing skills, and the ability to work with a team.
• Candidates must also have experience in managing a variety of projects, and in interacting with clients.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Meridian Consultants offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits program that reflects our commitment to our employees. 
• Our benefits program include a profit sharing and 401(k) salary deferral plan, medical and dental insurance, vision care, paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, long term disability, and group life insurance.

Applicants must submit a resume with cover letter and salary history to be considered.

For more information on Meridian Consultants, visit our website at www.meridianconsultantsllc.com

Senior Project Manager, CVR Associates, Inc. - NATIONWIDE

Senior Project Manager

CVR Associates, Inc. 

April 20, 2015 

Professional Area: 

Housing

Experience: 

5-7 years

Location: 

Nationwide,

The CVR Associates Team is seeking an affordable housing professional with a minimum of five-years mixed-finance development experience working with Housing Authorities and HUD. The successful candidate must demonstrate successful work in managing comprehensive, multi-phased affordable housing developments from project conception to occupancy. This is a unique opportunity to work with CVR’s multi-disciplinary team of affordable housing industry leaders. Please review CVR’s Senior Project Manager job position at http://www.cvrassociates.com/Senior%20Project%20Manager.pdf for complete details. CVR Associates is a leading affordable housing consultant firm that has served clients across the United States, as well as on the islands of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands since 1995. CVR has over 300 employees and offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, New York and Tampa. CVR provides program management of approximately 40,000 Housing Choice Vouchers and has provided oversight in excess of $2 billion in affordable housing development, for multiple clients, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and housing agencies in various parts of the country. CVR has established an environment where team members can thrive; working with and learning from other professionals in a collaborative environment, while creating mixed-income livable communities. To enable potential candidates to learn more about the work of CVR’s affordable housing development team, please review recent Visioning and Asset Repositioning/ Planning Reports. For more information about CVR, please visit www.cvrassociates.com.

Senior Project Manager, San Francisco Housing Authority - San Francisco, CA

Senior Project Manager

San Francisco Housing Authority

February 19, 2015

Professional Area: 

Housing

Experience: 

7-10 years

Contact person: 

Matthew Waggoner

Phone: 

4157153278

Fax: 

4153300785

Email: 

waggonerm@sfha.org

Website: 

http://www.sfha.org

Location: 

San Francisco, CA

CLASSIFICATION: Sr. Project Manager
DEPARTMENT: Housing Development and Modernization DATE OPENED: February 11, 2015 FILING DEADLINE: February 27, 2015 SALARY: $3,005 – 3,653 Bi-Weekly EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR IN PERSON AT THE SFHA HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Under the direction of the Administrator of Housing Development and Modernization, the Senior Project Manager classification manages highly complex modernization and/or new construction projects of an urgent or technically complex nature, including conversion of public housing to the HUD Rental Assistance Demonstration Program, which may be characterized by intricate funding and permitting processes, complicated public and/or external agency involvement, and a high degree of political sensitivity or visibility. The classification serves as an internal consultant in the design, site planning and preparation of construction documents for such projects. The classification develops and administers consultant and construction contracts. In addition, the classification reviews and evaluates plans specifications and other work products developed by consultant and private contractors. The Senior Project Manager classification differs from the Project Manager classification in that the former is assigned responsibility for the completion of more urgent or technically complex new construction and/or rehabilitation projects, which may address a wide variety of complicated structural systemic and/or aesthetic issues associated with an entire public housing development or a significant portion thereof, and which typically exceed ten million dollars in cost. In addition, the Senior Project Manager classification exercises a higher degree of independent decision making.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED This classification receives general direction from the Administrator of Housing Development and Modernization. The Senior Project Manager classification may directly supervise Project Managers and clerical personnel assigned to specific projects.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) 
Duties associated with the Senior Project manager classification include but are not limited to the following. Determines the scope of assigned RAD conversion, rehabilitation and/or new construction projects. Prepares proposals and new contracts for consulting services. Makes technical decisions and establishes technical criteria and standards. Prepares projects plans, schedules and cost estimates from concept through design and construction. May prepare design development documents for assigned projects. Makes recommendations regarding the selection of consultants and private contractors. Directs or coordinates the planning of assigned RAD conversion, rehabilitation and/or new construction projects. Reviews the recommendations of subordinate personnel. Makes decisions regarding the feasibility of alternative proposals. Assumes responsibility for the completion of assigned RAD conversion rehabilitation and/or new construction projects on time, within budget, and at a high level of quality. Confers with technical staff, regulatory and other public agencies, consultants, private contractors, and resident organizations regarding planning, design, construction, financial and related procedural issues, and resolves such issues. Monitors consultant and construction contracts. Reviews and approves plans and other work products prepared by consultants and private contractors. Monitors work flow and project schedules. Controls project expenditures to insure conformance with budget and design and private contractors. Monitors work flow and project schedules and modifies the work flow of an assigned project to insure conformance with the project schedule. May modify the schedule of an assigned project, as required. Attends unit, divisional and agency-wide meetings as required. May represent the unit, division or Authority at senior level meetings and conferences regarding rehabilitation and/or new construction issues and/or activities. Prepares reports, memoranda, letters and other forms of documentation associated with the duties and responsibilities of the classification. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of:

• The incumbent must possess a thorough, experience-based understanding of the principles and practices associated with the design development and construction engineering processes; 
• local, state and federal statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations regarding consulting and construction contracts; 
• public sector construction funding alternatives; 
• modern construction methods; and construction related contract administration and inspection processes.

Skills: 

• The incumbent must possess the ability to analyze design and construction related problems, identify alternative solutions, and anticipate the design and/or functional consequences associated with proposed actions; 
• interpret consulting and construction related local, state and federal statues, ordinances, rules and regulations, and Authority policies and procedures; 
• facilitate the resolution of issues associated with the construction related funding and/or permitting processes; 
• utilize PC based word processing and spreadsheet software packages such as Microsoft Word, Project, Access or Microsoft Excel; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and make effective public presentations.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. 
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

• Education equivalent to the completion of a Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited college or university with major course work in architectural design, construction engineering, city planning or a closely related field. 
• A Master’s degree is highly desirable. 
• Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in the development of plans, schedules and cost estimates, and the monitoring of the design development and construction processes associated with the modernization and/or development of public facilities. 
• Two years of the required experience must reflect the management of technically complex, multi-million dollar public sector construction projects. 
• Experience with HUD RAD, HOPE VI and/or Choice Neighborhoods program implementation is preferred. 
• Sensitivity to and experience working with the ethnically and culturally diverse individuals, communities, agencies and organizations which comprise the constituency of the San Francisco Housing Authority.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, valid driver’s license and insurability by the Authority’s automobile insurance carrier by time of appointment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect Authority development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other temporary or construction access points; to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various Authority and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

SELECTION PLAN Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be administered an examination that may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that evaluate, knowledge, skill, ability or qualifications. Applicants must pass each phase of the process to be placed on the list that will be used to fill vacancies. The Authority may without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as the needs of the Agency dictate. This position is MEA represented. The eligibility list is certified by the rule of the list. Employment offers are contingent upon documentation of the right to work in the United States and a criminal record check.

HOW TO APPLY Applications are being accepted through the San Francisco Housing by mail or in person at the Human Resources Department. Interested individuals should submit a SFHA Employment Application to the San Francisco Housing Authority’s Human Resources Department, 1815, Egbert Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124. The employment application can be obtained atwww.sfha.org. Resumes may be attached to the application; however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed San Francisco Housing Authority application.

VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION Applicants may be required to submit verification of (proof) of qualifying education and experience at any point in the application, examination or selection process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION Qualified individuals with disabilities requesting reasonable accommodations must do so within five (5) days after the invitation to the assessment process, to allow sufficient time to make arrangements by contacting the Human Resources Department at (415) 715-3101. The SFHA requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA, or other applicable statute.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The SFHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), color, creed, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, political affiliation, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status in its employment practices or the provision of services.