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.