Construction Project Specialist I

Description

 

CONSTRUCTION PROJECT SPECIALIST I 

ENTRY LEVEL SALARY: $45,798-- FULL-TIME

OFFICE LOCATION: DOVER 

 

 

Looking for a career with excellent benefits?

As part of the DSHA team, you will have immediate access to health, vision, and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition assistance, fitness reimbursement, retirement plan, and more while working to further DSHA’s mission of providing safe, affordable housing.

 

DESCRIPTION:

The primary job responsibilities of the Construction Project Specialist I include supporting the development team in the tasks necessary to finance, construct, and operate both new construction and rehabilitation housing projects financed by Low Income Housing Tax Credits (“LIHTC”), the Housing Development Fund (“HDF”), the Federal HOME Program (“HOME”), and/or other Federal Housing funding programs.

 

This is a non-state, entry level position that assists the Development Section with contract administration and construction loan management. This position reports to the Housing Development Administrator. Qualified candidates will be expected to learn the construction process from project design planning through project close-out by building proficiency in DSHA’s existing programs, policies, and procedures; reviewing project documents; and monitoring the construction process.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the review of project plans and specifications.
• Assist with the review of change orders, submittals, and RFIs.
• Assist with the review and evaluation of bids for financial feasibility and consistency with proposed work.
• Assist in monitoring construction for consistency with executed due diligence documents and threshold deadlines.
• Assist with the review of construction draw request and change order documentation, and process funding approvals.
• Organize and facilitate the distribution of construction due diligence documentation and maintaining internal checklist(s).
• Responsible for collection of Federal and State funding reporting documentation including, but not limited to, Section 3; Minority, Women, and Veteran Business Enterprises; Davis-Bacon wage requirements; on-site interviews; and payroll reviews.
• Attend monthly draw and progress meetings.
• File Management, scanning, sending packages, and occasional hand-deliveries to third party clients and vendors.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in real estate development, business, construction, or a related field or 2 years demonstrated experience in real estate development, construction, or a related field or a combination thereof.
• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Suite.
• Real Estate Development knowledge such as pro form as a plus.
• Construction knowledge such as cost estimates and ability to interpret blueprints a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized with effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment; able to work with colleagues remotely.
• Ability to work with time sensitive material, prioritize conflicting assignments, work independently, and meet multiple deadlines.

 

THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING.

BENEFITS

These include up to 15 vacation days and 15 sick days leave accrual, up to 13 paid holidays a year, liberal retirement benefits, immediate access to paid health, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans and voluntary dental, vision, and various supplemental benefit options.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applications must be completed by the closing date  on our website: https://www.destatehousing.com/about/careers/.  Contact: e-mail: DSHA_HR@delaware.gov

 

DSHA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

As an equal opportunity employer, DSHA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the application of all persons without regard to race, color religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  Please call DSHA at 302.739.4263 or 888.363.8808 with any questions or requests.  TTY/ ASCII/ VOICE/ VCO users may utilize the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 800.676.3777. 

 

DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAY IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN DIRECT DEPOSIT WILL RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.  DSHA HAS A LAG PAY SYSTEM. 

 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in real estate development, business, construction, or a related field or 2 years demonstrated experience in real estate development, construction, or a related field or a combination thereof.
• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Suite.
• Real Estate Development knowledge such as pro formas a plus.
• Construction knowledge such as cost estimates and ability to interpret blueprints a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized with effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment; able to work with colleagues remotely.
• Ability to work with time sensitive material, prioritize conflicting assignments, work independently, and meet multiple deadlines.

 

THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING.

BENEFITS

These include up to 15 vacation days and 15 sick days leave accrual, up to 13 paid holidays a year, liberal retirement benefits, immediate access to paid health, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance plans and voluntary dental, vision, and various supplemental benefit options.

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applications must be completed by the closing date on our website: https://www.destatehousing.com/about/careers/.  Contact: e-mail: DSHA_HR@delaware.gov

 

DSHA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

As an equal opportunity employer, DSHA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the application of all persons without regard to race, color religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  Please call DSHA at 302.739.4263 or 888.363.8808 with any questions or requests.  TTY/ ASCII/ VOICE/ VCO users may utilize the Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 800.676.3777. 

 

DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAY IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO AGREE TO PARTICIPATE IN DIRECT DEPOSIT WILL RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT.  DSHA HAS A LAG PAY SYSTEM. 

 

 

Salary : $45,798