Construction Project Manager

Job description

Construction Project Manager Expected Hiring Range: $50,742.82 to $63,627.66 The Raleigh Housing Authority is seeking to add new members to the team who are eager to make a difference in their community. If you are looking for more than just a job, but a place where you belong, can grow, and be part of a solution to the housing affordability crisis, we have a place for you. Enjoy the satisfaction of helping families be housed successfully and giving them an opportunity to thrive. We value service, community, respect, and equity. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefits, a solid pension plan, and opportunities for career growth. Commit to something that matters and begin your journey with Raleigh Housing Authority. General Description

• Identifies, evaluates, and manages capital improvement projects related to building systems, life safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop scopes of work and project schedules ensuring successful projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Oversees life safety and building systems including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, elevators, HVAC systems, emergency communication systems, backflow preventers, and other critical infrastructure.
• Coordinates required inspections, testing, certifications, and corrective actions to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Prepares and administers contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and project correspondence.
• Manages contractors, consultants, and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Conducts site inspections and monitors project progress, quality, and contract compliance.
• Reviews and approves contractor invoices and payment requests in accordance with completed work.
• Maintains project documentation and contract files from project initiation through closeout.
• Assists with long-range capital planning, facility assessments, and replacement schedules for major building systems.
• Provides project management support for emergency repairs and critical building system failures.
• Collaborates with internal departments to prioritize repairs, compliance activities, and capital improvement initiatives.

Special Requirements

• Valid NC Driver’s License required.
• Drug testing and criminal background check required.

Desirable Education & Training

• Graduation from a four-year college with a degree in construction management is highly preferred.
• Consideration will also be given to candidates with a High School Diploma or its equivalent and four years of experience in construction work with responsibility for supervision and construction cost estimating, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Practical knowledge of asbestos and lead based paint abatements is favorable as is multi-lingual proficiency.
• Familiarity with MS Office 365 is highly preferred.

Benefits

Vacation leave: Accrued as follows:

1 day per completed month of service for 1st three years (12 days) 1 ¼ days after 3 years (15 days) 1 ½ days after 10 years (18 days) 1 ¾ days after 15 years (21 days) 2 days after 20 years (24 days) Administrative Leave Employees will be provided with 3 days of paid Administrative Leave annually to be used by December 31st of the current year. (exceptions apply, please see Administrative Leave Benefit) Holiday leave: 12 paid holidays annually Sick leave: Accrued at 1 day per completed month of service. Rolled over annually. Long-term sick leave: After 9 years of service*: 60 days accrued at a rate of 5 days/month for 1 year. After 14 years of service*: 60 days accrued at a rate of 5 days/month for 1 year. After 24 years of service*: 120 days accrued at a rate of 10 days/month for 1 year.

• Based on length of service as of November 30th Medical Insurance: Cigna – Open Access Plan & Health Savings Account/Open Access Plan (HSA/High Deductible) OR Buy-Up Plan & Base Plan (PPA). RHA pays all but $100.00/$50.00 per month respectively for employee only coverage in the Buy-Up and Base plans. RHA contributes up to $1,500/$3,000 (employee/family) annually to an HSA account for employees enrolled in the HSA/High Deductible Health Plan. Funds are deposited into HSA accounts on a quarterly basis. Dental Insurance: Cigna – RHA pays all but $19 per month for employee only coverage. Vision Insurance: Superior Vision – Employee pays 100% of the premium. Large network or providers. Discounts on non-covered exams, services and materials.

Flexible Spending Accounts:

Flores – Employees are eligible to participate in a Medical FSA after 9 months of employment. Contribute up to $1,500 pre-tax to your Flores Health Care Flexible Spending Account. Dependent Care FSA participation may start earlier. Contribute up to $5,000 pre-tax to your Dependent Care account. Retirement: • NC Local Governmental Employees Retirement System (mandatory participation) – Administered by NC Department of State Treasurer. Employees contribute 6% of gross salary (pre-tax basis). RHA contributions are set by the NC Department of State Treasurer based on current benefits structure and actuarial evaluation of LGERS.

• Empower (formerly Prudential) North Carolina 401K Plan (optional, supplemental pre-tax and Roth savings plan) – RHA matches up to 4% of employee’s contribution. Match not to exceed 4% in combination with employee participation in the 457 Plan.
• Mission Square (formerly ICMA-RC) 457 Plan (optional, supplemental pre-tax savings plan) – RHA matches up to 4% of employee’s contribution. (Match not to exceed 4% in combination with employee participation in the 401K Plan)
• Mission Square Roth IRA – optional, supplemental, payroll deduction savings plan. Life Insurance: Principal – RHA provides group term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance valued at 2 times annual rate of pay. No cost to employees.

Short Term Disability Insurance:

Principal – Employee pays 100% of the premium. Premiums are based on employee’s salary. Weekly benefit is 60% of weekly earnings. Benefits begin on the 8th day of a covered disability or illness and continue for a maximum benefit period of 13 weeks.

Long Term Disability Insurance:

Principal – RHA pays 50% of employee premiums if coverage is elected. The cost is 1.68% of covered monthly earnings. Monthly benefit is up to 60% of employee’s predisability earnings after 90 days of disability. Maximum benefit period is based on your age at disability. Longevity pay: 2% of annual rate of pay with 5 years* of continuous service. Longevity pay increases each year by .2% to a maximum of 4.6%.

• Based on length of service as of November 30th Merit Pay: Merit Increases per Board Approval. >>Subject to employee performance and funding and are not guaranteed.<<