The ESC Project Manager performs tasks involved in the inspection of housing structure problems and repairs for the preparation of energy improvement work and home health and safety repairs. Work includes making physical assessments to include the inspection of roofs, attics, and crawlspaces; cost estimates; managing subcontractors for compliance with funding requirements and the documentation involved in receiving proposals, issuing contracts and work orders, processing invoices; work orders, plans, specifications, codes, and workmanship standards. This position requires strong project management and analytical skills, with the ability to travel locally and out of town throughout the CHP Energy Solution’s footprint.
Detailed Summary
The Energy Solutions Contracting (ESC) Project Manager performs tasks involved in the inspection of housing structure problems and repairs for the preparation of energy improvement work and home health and safety repairs. Work includes making physical assessments to include the inspection of roofs, attics, and crawlspaces; cost estimates; assisting in developing plans and specifications; managing subcontractors and the documentation involved in receiving proposals, issuing contracts and Work Orders, and processing invoices; Conducting inspections to monitor contractors’ compliance with funding requirements, work orders, plans, specifications, codes, and workmanship standards; provides assistance to Community Housing Partners Staff and its clients, owners, and occupants throughout the work process. This position requires strong project management and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time in different stages.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspects residential structures to determine needed energy improvement and health and safety-related repairs required to meet funding source requirements or construction code deficiencies.
- Manages subcontractors in obtaining proposals and estimates, issuing contracts and work orders, and overseeing all legal and programmatic compliance.
- Prepares plans, specifications, and work orders for allowed and required work on residential structures.
- Manages project cost and specifications for compliance with program and funding source requirements.
- Inspects construction and repair projects for compliance with workmanship standards, specifications, codes, and programmatic standards.
- Prepares and evaluates change orders for cost to insure the most effective use of funds; Ensures accuracy of program records for all projects supported.
- Prepares timely and accurate reporting to all internal and external stakeholders.
- Mediates disputes between property owner and contractor.
- Travel throughout CHP Energy’s Solutions footprint to various job sites to include both daily and overnight travel.
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality service.
- May develop manuals outlining policy and procedure for individual programs.
- Perform other essential functions as assigned by the Senior Director of Operations and Vice President.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the construction and repair industry.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Exhibits professionalism with employees at all levels of the organization, clients, vendors, owners, inspectors, government officials, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, manage time efficiently, and schedule many different areas of a project to ensure quality completion, on-time and within budget.
- Must possess excellent judgment, a high level of interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with a high degree of professional discretion.
- Ability to set goals and work in a self-directed manner to meet workload and project deadlines.
- Proficient in a variety of computer software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, data management, and presentation (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Must possess accurate and precise attention to detail, with the ability to verify work performed by contractors/subcontractors for completeness, quality, and workmanship.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record consistent with current CHP insurability guidelines.
- Ability to travel locally and out of town (with the use of a company vehicle) possibly a minimum of 50% of the time throughout the CHP Energy Solution’s footprint of job sites.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or GED required. Some college or training in a related field is preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years experience required in construction, or related field.
- Familiarity with techniques and methodologies used by regulatory agencies to assess program outcomes is preferred.
- Two years of project management experience is required.
- Knowledge of building construction basics and industry codes and standards preferred.
- Knowledge of HUD, DOE, utilities, and other available energy programs preferred.
The starting salary range for this position ranges from $60,000-$70,000 per year, depending on a combination of qualifications, education, and experience.
Working hours may vary, but customary hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with a one-hour lunch break, with occasional evening hours and overnight travel required. Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
This is a 40-hour week position. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance; a retirement plan with company contribution; and much more. To learn more about CHP’s employee benefits, please click this link www.communityhousingpartners.org/benefits
Community Housing Partners (CHP) values a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities it serves. CHP is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally -protected statuses. CHP is committed to an equitable hiring process and will provide accommodations if requested. If you require an accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact Lateffa Smith, HR Coordinator, at lasmith@chpc2.org or (540) 299-5477 (phone), (877) 54-8049 (fax) or 711 (TTY/TDD).
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Community Housing Partners (CHP) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CHP will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, CHP explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Community Housing Partners.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)