As Capital Improvement Project Manager, under general direction, you will plan, organize, direct and coordinate all activities related to the design, financing, and construction of Fairstead’s capital improvement projects; and to do related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Plans, organizes and directs the work of the Capital Improvements (Capex) projects 
• Supervises, trains and evaluates the work of subordinate staff and third parties
• Participates in the preparation of the Capex budgets; 
• Works closely with Asset Management and other departments in developing joint administrative procedures and solving complex design/construction issues; 
• Formulates improvements and implements changes within the Capex standard operating procedures (SOP) 
• Prepares and/ or reviews reports and correspondences
• Oversees the Agency's public involvement process for capital improvement projects; 
• Makes presentations updates to Managing Director of Asset Management, Construction and/ or CEO 
• Reviews trade and consultant proposals, bids and contracts
• Prepares requests for bids and contracts for work performed by consultants, architects, landscape architects and building contractors and award of such contracts; 
• Develops and monitors project schedules, time lines and budgets
• Ensures compliance of Capex projects directly or through expeditors/ architects/ contractor(s) including permitting, violation dismissal, certificate of occupancy maintenance and sign offs 
• Represents the Agency on special community or technical committees; 
• May prepare conceptual design solutions for projects 

• Principles and practices of urban design, landscape architecture, architecture and/or engineering related building or property improvement and development
• Redevelopment principles and practices
• Principles and practices of supervision, asset improvement, project budgeting and construction
• Laws and codes related to land use planning, zoning in design and construction
• Understanding of organization of functions of public governmental agencies
• Relevant experience in the construction industry using technical ability to manage contractors and consultants
• Effective leadership abilities and conflict management
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills, attention to details, excellent communication abilities, including writing, active listening and soft skills
• Knowledge of managing consultant and construction budgets
• Good planning skills, including design assist execution, resource allocation and contingencies
• Understanding construction/building equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues
• In-depth understating of local, state, and federal construction regulations
• Site Safety Licenses i.e. OHSA 30 etc.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Project and Bluebeam or any other relevant software, platforms and web-based project management programs
• Knowledge of NYC local laws and DOB NOW system
• Degree in architecture, engineering, construction, or on-the-job training, viewed favorably 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Compensation: $125,000 - $150,000 + bonus eligible 

Health Benefits: employer paid medical, dental and vision 

DTO/Sick/Personal: Discretionary paid time off and sick time off

Generous holiday schedule, paid maternity leave 

Additional Benefits: 

• Flexible Work Arrangements
• 401K Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Commuter Benefits 
• Long Term Disability
• Nationwide Pet Insurance