Residential Construction Manager
LiRo Engineers, Inc.
LiRo Engineers, Inc.
| Posted By: | LiRo Engineers, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Date Posted: | March 14, 2017 |
| Location: | Long Island |
| Program: | Housing Recovery |
| Project: | Project Manager / Associate |
| Position Title: | Residential Design / Construction Project Manager |
| Job Type: | Construction |
| Job ID: | #468 |
Description
Overview
As a cornerstone of the State’s efforts to assist storm-impacted New Yorkers, the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) operates the NY Rising Housing Recovery Program to facilitate home repairs, rehabilitation, mitigation, and elevation for the owners of single-family homes. Seeing up to 300,000 housing units damaged, the State– from the very onset– made strategic decisions to speed up the distribution of funds, empower individuals in their own recoveries and provide them with opportunities to incorporate optional resiliency measures. Above all else, GOSR has recognized the extreme importance of getting families back in their homes, while simultaneously ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) requirements.
This position is within the Design & Construction Program directed by GOSR to manage the program contractors awarded Elevation and Reconstruction projects to ensure on schedule completions and quality performance.
Essential Functions
• Responsible for monitoring all field activities for ongoing residential construction projects
• Frequently document and submit status report observations, issues, and updates
• Oversee construction progress and ensure projects are completed within deadline and budget
• Verify and approve invoices to validate accuracy with respect to work performed and/or equipment delivered, and recommends approval for payment
• Validate and negotiate change orders to construction scope with contractors and present to Project Delivery Office
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering and construction principles, practices and procedures
• 5+ years experience in construction/building renovation
• Thorough knowledge of general construction with a good understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills with a strong ability to train and develop team.
• Ability to multi-task, which requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and quality.
• Strong computer skills
• Preference will be shown to qualified Section 3 residents.
Start Date:
Tuesday, March 14, 2017