Job description
Job Description: Housing Construction Project Manager
A non-profit organization is seeking a Housing Construction Project Manager for a consulting-to-hire position. After six months of consulting work, the selected candidate may be converted to a full-time permanent employee. This role is based at the headquarters in Midtown Manhattan, with frequent travel to various NYC locations. The Housing Construction Project Manager will report to the Director of Facility Management and will be responsible for overseeing facility services across multiple sites, buildings, and campuses, including residential buildings and senior centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Director of Facility Management to manage facility services, including maintenance, repairs, janitorial operations, construction, renovations, procurement, security, telecommunications, space planning, life safety, energy management, emergency response, business continuity support, and infrastructure systems.
- Serve as the lead project manager for repair, renovation, and construction projects. Develop scopes of work, identify and engage vendors, oversee the bid process, negotiate contracts, and ensure internal review. Supervise projects through completion, ensuring safety, compliance, and adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Act as the primary contact for vendors, manage relationships, and resolve issues.
- Oversee site maintenance and safety during projects, implementing safety and health measures to reduce risks to employees and visitors.
- Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and City regulations, including those from the Department of Buildings, Fire Department, Department of Health, and Department for the Aging. Address any violations.
- Respond to and manage facility emergencies related to projects promptly.
- Work closely with the Director of Facilities for Housing and the Director of Housing Operations and Compliance.
- Obtain necessary permits and licenses for site projects.
- Provide training to site staff on compliance, safety, and emergency response.
- Manage repair requests and other facility issues from site staff.
- Collect and manage data for internal and external reporting.
- Handle additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture, or a relevant field, or a minimum of four years of experience in facilities management, utility engineering, asset management, construction management, or project management.
- At least three years of experience in project, facilities, or property management, with expertise in renovation work, project planning, capital budgets, and building operations.
- Proven leadership and managerial experience with direct and indirect resources.
- Knowledge of environmental safety and regulatory compliance (NYC DOB, NYC DOHMH, FDNY).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SmartSheet, and Google Applications.
- BOMA / IFMA / PMP certification preferred.
Requirements:
- Proactive, well-organized, with strong goal-setting and planning skills.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong contract management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to remain calm and provide leadership in high-pressure situations.
- Availability to work outside of standard hours when needed.
- Ability to travel throughout NYC as required.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and effectively prioritize tasks.
- On-call availability for emergencies or urgent situations.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to collect data and draw valid conclusions in a multi-tasking environment.
About Seneca Resources:
Seneca Resources is client driven provider of strategic Information Technology consulting services and Workforce Solutions to government and industry. Seneca Resources is a leading IT services provider with offices in Virginia, Alabama, Atlanta, Philadelphia & Dallas that service clients throughout the United States. The key to our success lies within our strong corporate culture which drives our business. We challenge our staff through engaging work, and we reward our staff through competitive compensation, extensive professional training, and excellent opportunities for career advancement. In turn, we look for only the best and brightest to join our team.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
