Construction Manager

CAHEC Properties Corporation (CPC)

CPC is responsible for (i) structuring, negotiating, and closing new and resyndicated development projects, (ii) providing

owner representation for properties owned by CPC and its affiliates, and (iii) acquiring affordable properties that are at risk

of removal from the affordable housing stock. Through its affiliates, CPC is the Managing Member or General Partner for

over two hundred multifamily affordable housing communities and, in this role, is responsible for the physical and

economical oversight of each property. Specifically, CPC is responsible to ensure all applicable compliance is maintained,

the physical condition of each property is at a high quality, all local, state, and federal reporting requirements are met, and

financial commitments to investors and other stakeholders are maintained. CPC is also responsible for overseeing all

property and corporate accounting and finance functions of CPC and its affiliated entities.

Position Summary

The Construction Manager is the owner’s primary contact when working with Architects, General Contractors, Inspection Officials and other third parties involved in design and construction of properties owned by CAHEC affiliates. Working with Development Team and Project Manager, the Construction Manager will coordinate developing the construction scope of work and establishing base construction pricing based on the existing condition of property, requirements of funding partners (State HFA’s, Lenders, equity providers, and others) and historical operational / construction data. During construction, the Construction Manager will work with construction related third parties to address changes in scheduling and scope of work and coordinate inspections and submittals of periodic payment requisitions. Post-construction the Construction Manager will provide for an orderly close-out of construction by establishing a final inspection and warranty process that includes participation of the Property Manager or other designated CMI employees. Additionally, this position will assist the Development Team in determining financial viability of pre-selected properties for acquisition and/or rehabilitation, by determining potential repair costs, and performing other assigned development activities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage construction scope development from financing application throughout construction.
• Knowledge of USDA RD programs, procedures, and requirements; LIHTC Program including Section 42 of the IRC; and the ability to expand and effectively apply this knowledge to development transactions.
• General knowledge of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974.
• Proven ability to formulate, document, and implement formal policies and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, concurrent priorities and easily adapt to constantly changing priorities to meet established timetables.
• Proven ability to demonstrate intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Proven ability to listen and understand issues being presented and to think analytically to develop and recommend effective creative solutions. Proven ability to negotiate complex issues tactfully.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex issues tactfully.
• Proven ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), particularly for obtaining, organizing, and accurately conveying information pertaining to portfolio performance, pending development transactions, compliance, and other matters related to physical assets, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships and establish the highest level of integrity with others to coordinate work and share information in order to meet departmental goals, objectives, and timetables.
• Work with an overall methodology consistent with CPC’s principles of integrity and social responsibility and values of quality, customer service, leadership, innovation, personal development, and fun.
• Work to exemplify the standards and values outlined by CPC’s mission statement.
• Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible leadership experience within a senior level management team. which includes construction and design performance management, strategic planning, and budgeting.
• Minimum five (5) years progressively responsible experience relevant to multifamily property development, portfolio management, and problem resolution. Experience in multi-family housing construction and design, and property maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as real estate management, construction management, architectural, engineering, or other construction related fields. Or an equivalent combination of education and comparable work experience.