Senior Contract Project Manager

Job Description

The Senior Contract Project Manager is responsible for the management of pre-procurement, contract administration and process improvement functions of the Capital Construction Department. This position will aide in the management of the department's relationships with other CHA departments including, but not limited to Procurements & Contracts and Legal. Serve as a mentor to other project managers on the Capital Construction Planning Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the construction change order, contract modification and project closeout processes.
• Manage the pre-procurement of vendor services including the creation of procurement packages.
• Develop, oversee, and implement department-wide process improvements, key performance indicators (KPI's), and departmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor the departmental policies and procedures on a regular basis to identify areas of weaknesses, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage efforts to identify, revise and clarify departmental policies and procedures as needed.
• Conduct best practice research, cost benefits analyses, regulatory research and draft recommendations about potential policy or procedural changes and improvements in collaboration with key CHA stakeholders (Legal, Procurements & Contracts).
• Represent the Capital Construction Department in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare executive level communication and reports regarding departmental activities, including presentation materials for Board meetings.
• Oversee and assist in department special projects/programs as assigned.
• Supervise and manage multiple process projects.
• Mentor other contract project managers.
• Work with leadership to develop and implement training programs for Capital Construction Team
• Must be available to respond to crisis situations twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Construction, Public Policy, Urban Planning or other related degree and 5-6 years of experience in the administration of government contracts and programs. Master's Degree preferred. The incumbent must possess strong leadership skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, policy/procedural experience and/or demonstrate the ability to provide strategic direction and ability to balance the need to meet the details of the requirements while fulfilling the broader organizational vision and goals; must be willing and able to act proactively; must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects; and have strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Must be able to meet schedule and budget commitments in a dynamic environment. A working knowledge of federal, state and local housing regulations and budgeting/accounting principles is preferred. Must have a valid driver's license.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficient use of MS Office.

Salary: $85,000

Grade: S8

FLSA: Exempt

Union: None