Fairstead · 12 hours ago
Senior Construction Manager
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $150K/yrFairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. They are seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee and complete Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) projects, ensuring project milestones are met throughout the development lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Manage rehabilitation projects under construction; Review and negotiate change proposals from contractors and/or subcontractors, Interface with internal teams to make scope decisions in real time, communicate key critical path decisions
Implement and track project financials for hard and soft cost budgets and complete regular financial and timeline projections
Manage Pre-construction process; Lead investigative and third-party consultants, work with general contractor and design team to provide detailed scopes of Work, Budgets, Schedules
Lead iterative scope and budget development processes from execution through transaction closing
Exhibit ownership mentality through initiating, overseeing, and completing real estate construction projects (initial design through renovation and final completion)
Manage multiple projects simultaneously across multiple States
Meet and coordinate with local authorities, state & federal agencies and other inspectors and constituents to ensure projects are meeting all applicable requirements
Interface with internal Development team to ensure deal milestones are met
Understand design requirements from state agencies, HUD, third party reports and other scope drivers
Participate in selection of Architect, Engineers, Consultants, and General Contractor
Ensure punch and unit acceptance process is developed and followed on a project by project basis
Provide feedback to team on resident relocation plans
Coordinate work of resident relocation coordinators, property management, third party General Contractors, and design teams to maintain project schedule
Manage and Perform on-site walk-throughs to ensure contract performance, schedule delivery, safety compliance, and quality control
Administer document control procedures for all construction related documents
Manage the closeout process; permits, substantial completion, certificate of occupancy with all governmental agencies and requirements of lenders and investors
Qualification
Required
Ability to work in a team environment
Travel for onsite meetings and inspections, (anticipated 5-7+ travel days per month)
Knowledge of substantial multifamily rehabilitation/renovation transactions, LIHTC/Affordable Housing knowledge a strong plus
Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors
Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion
Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully
Ability to lead individuals from different disciplines and delegate tasks appropriately
Knowledge of architectural, structural, and/or MEP systems
Exceptional communications skills (written and verbal) and intuitive interpersonal skills
A highly entrepreneurial, self-motivated and results-oriented individual
Strong time management skills, adaptable with ability to manage multiple priorities & meet deadlines, and keen attention to detail
Demonstrated success in Construction Management of rehab/renovation projects
BS or MS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field as plus
Knowledge of Procore or other project management tool(s)
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Company
Fairstead
Fairstead is a vertically integrated, purpose-driven real estate developer, specializing in creating sustainable, high quality housing.
Founded in 2014
501-1000 employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Accounting Officer
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