SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing planning and technical support to the single-family, multifamily, and commercial development and rehabilitation activities of the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership. The position is primarily responsible for the development, implementation, and the daily management of all construction activities administered by the Partnership. This includes technical assistance to communities to evaluate, address, and develop a working plan to meet housing and other community needs. Other efforts include working with various programs, grants or special projects related to housing development and/or rehabilitation programs administered by the Partnership. EXPERIENCE, COMPETENCIES and

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's or Associate degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in the field of construction management or a related field or 7 years of related construction experience.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Must have the desire and ability to participate constructively in a continuous improvement team environment.
• Must have strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to handle and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to take direction from and work with a variety of people.
• Must have a high degree of initiative.
• Thorough knowledge of construction practices.
• Must have experience in housing code enforcement, environmental (LEAD pb, Asbestos, Mold and Radon)
• Possess project estimating skills.
• Computer experience: Windows, Microsoft office, Microsoft Teams, Adobe.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Feasibility :

Work with cities or owners to determine project feasibility. Work with and coordinate State funding sources, Architects and Engineers to provide preliminary estimates, designs, and other requirements on proposed work scope.

Project Design :

Secure the additional services of professional firms and coordinate with owners, as needed, to complete the construction documents. Review construction documents for completeness.

Single Family Housing Development :

Provide technical assistance and coordination of communities to develop single family homes. Directly manage the planning and design, bidding, and construction of housing units. This includes working with potential clients during design, developing plans, specifications and bidding documents, conducting the bidding process, including separating, evaluating, and awarding bids, developing work schedules with contractors, assist with the coordination of applications to State or Federal agencies for specific financing opportunities. Project management and administration during construction, interim and final inspections, produce construction budgets for clients, prepare all necessary reports on job costs for review by Director of Construction Services, track construction costs on projects to coincide with project budgets, approve contractor payments, collection of lien waivers, coordinate the activities of the buyers with the Real Estate Development Coordinator and the Real Estate Development Manager.

Multi-Family Housing Pre-Development :

Work with the Director of Real Estate and Community Initiatives as well as other SWMHP staff in the planning and development of multi-family projects. Conduct inspections and develop specifications for multi-family rehabilitation projects. Prepare preliminary design and technical drawings for housing projects.

Construction Management :

Oversee the entire development process from predevelopment through construction completion. Predevelopment activities include coordination with other staff on site identification and evaluation, preliminary design work and cost estimates, development schedules, and coordination of professional services. Oversee plan and specification development, management of the bidding process, preparation of construction documents and contracts, and development of work schedules with contractors. During construction conduct project management, establish working relationships with contractors and work directly with them to ensure project budgets and completion are within deadlines. Prepare all necessary reports on job costs and progress reports, track construction costs on projects to coincide with budgets, conduct progress meetings with contractors, conduct all necessary inspections during construction and upon completion, approve contractor payments, and collection of lien waivers and other necessary documents.

Program Inspections :

Complete all technical inspections, produce specifications, and prepare documentation and required reports as needed for various programs administered by the Partnership. This may also include writing project scopes of work and managing construction budgets.

Record Keeping:

Maintain thorough and accurate records, according to the policies of the organization and related financiers, regarding each project.

Estimating :

Provide cost estimating for projects in pre-development, projects that will be rehabilitated, and multi-family and single-family construction as directed by the Director of Construction Services.

Grant Writing Assistance :

Provide technical support to other Partnership staff in the preparation and writing of grant applications.

Marketing :

Work with the Director of Construction Services and the Chief Operating Officer in marketing and in the procurement of additional development projects.

Community Representation :

Represent the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership in communities, counties, state and federal organizations, foundations, and all other public activities at the direction of the CEO, COO or the position's Supervisor.

Travel:

Travel within the region frequently (daily), within the State Minnesota occasionally (monthly), and will travel out of state as needed for training and other staff development opportunities. Must be willing to drive company vehicles or personal vehicles as required.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, sit, walk and move around work sites for extended periods, have the ability to climb stairs, ladders or uneven terrain to access elevated or restricted areas, have the ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds as needed, have the ability to bend, kneel, reach and crouch, and the ability to operate and handle basic hand tools for equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hours:

Work primarily daytime office hours during the week but will be expected to work a flexible schedule including evening hours and weekends to accommodate customer needs and deadlines.