Under general supervision of the Director of Maintenance, this position is responsible for overseeing the rehabilitation of all vacant housing units for the Philadelphia Housing Authority and its affiliates.
The role manages Operations Project Managers and external general contractors, ensuring all work adheres to established protocols for vacancy reduction.
Responsibilities include conducting quality control inspections of all rehabilitated units, implementing strategies to reduce duration of the unit rehabilitation process, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
The position also serves as the primary coordinator of internal and external stakeholders; performs other related duties.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Oversees the end-to-end rehabilitation of all vacant units, ensuring adherence to all PHA protocols, HUD regulations, and quality standards.
- Supervises a team of Operations Project Managers responsible for day-to-day project execution.
- Manages relationships and oversees work performed by general contractors and vendors.
- Manages the material ordering and requisitioning process, scheduling and coordination of work, and the tracking of work progress.
- Oversees inspection work at all completed units, and the work of project engineers and inspectors, to ensure unit rehabilitations are completed efficiently and in compliance with quality standards.
- Maintains project documents and files; ensures all required documents are contained in standard PHA files.
- Reviews and approves invoices, prepares funding requests, capital needs tracking, service order tracking, tracks purchase order expenditures; maintains schedule of values.
- Reviews and approves, or rejects, task order modification requests from the general contractor(s) based on the scope of work or changes requested to PHA. Supervises independent estimates and analyzes estimates versus general contractor requests; negotiates with construction manager for fair and reasonable cost of requested changes.
- Prepares internal and external reports as requested or required by HUD, PHA and other governmental agencies.
- Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and strategies for minimizing vacant unit turnaround.
- Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of construction management.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to oversee and coordinate internal and external construction, architecture and engineering/maintenance, and rehabilitation activities.
- Skill in ensuring compliance with regulations governing public housing unit rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of construction and project management principles, including, but not limited to scheduling and time management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to apply logic and analytical thinking to decision-making processes.
- Ability to read, write, and understand blueprints and architectural drawings.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to construction in public housing, and ability to recognize and resolve potential violations of such.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to all populations.
- Ability to effectively interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Ability to establishing and maintain effective working relationships with staff, PHA departments, employee groups, management, and the general public.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering, architecture and construction management.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing development and construction of public housing units.
- Knowledge of principles and functions of budget management and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and standards for maintaining construction management records.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of management, organization and administration.
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Finance or a related field;
Minimum experience
Five (5) or more years of real property development and construction management experience;
Alternative Qualifications
An equivalent combination of education, experience, and other factors may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Possession of a Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Finance or a related field; AND seven (7) years’ experience in real property development and construction management, or a related field, including two (2) years’ experience in public housing or another State or Federal agency is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses required
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
Certifications, Licenses preferred
- Designation as a Construction Manager or equivalent.
- Lead Based Paint Safety Certification.
Supervisory responsibilities
How to Apply:
All applications will be accepted via PHA's Jobs Board at pha.phila.gov/jobs.
About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)
Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.
PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
