The Owner’s Representative will provide construction expertise to both the Real Estate Development and Asset Management departments. The Owner’s Representative will act as or supervise a 3rd party clerk of the works on development projects and will report to the Senior Vice President of Real Estate and coordinate regularly with the Directors of Real Estate at partnering organizations. The Owner’s Representative shares OppCo and respective members’ high standards for community investment, and demonstrates an interest in testing new models and approaches with an emphasis on results. The Owner’s Representative manages multiple priorities and assignments in a fast-paced environment. They have strong analytic and organizational skills, initiative, persistence and work well independently and as part of team. The Owner’s Representative is expected to have previously managed a range of construction projects and demonstrated talent as an independent worker, team leader, solver of complex problems, and contributor to the department’s pipeline and administration.

General Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

General Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: With direction or support from the SVP of Real Estate and Directors of Real Estate, the Owners Representative/Construction Manager will provide construction expertise at every phase of a project’s life:

• Support due diligence assessments of new prospects, including:
• • Assist with project team assembly o Design and document review of each project o Assist with occupied rehabilitation planning o Entitlement review and Permitting Assistance
  • Select and implement the appropriate construction management approach on project specific basis
  • Design and Construction contracts preparation and negotiation
  • Mentor project managers on construction aspect of projects
• Provide construction oversight either directly or supervising a 3rd party clerk, using an approach determined with the Project Manager.
• • Responsible for construction contract management and coordination with architectural/engineering contract.
  • • Manage change orders in consultation with Project Manager
    • Manage project schedule, evaluate changes and inform owner of perceived impacts to insure projects are constructed on time.
  • Monitor and facilitate communication between contractors, architects, and engineers. o Review accessibility and universal design features are correctly implemented by GC.
  • Visit active jobsites based on frequency agreed upon by Directors of Real Estate, project managers and GC.
  • Ensure quality of work and approved specified materials are employed per contract documents and communicate any perceived deficiencies to architect and internal team. o Manage and document all contract changes and payments to architect, construction manager, contractors and other consultants and costs assignable to a project.
  • Review and monitor construction related files including: plans, sketches, specifications, product submittals, transmittals, RFIs, project schedule, change orders, inspection reports, test results, permits, remediation efforts, consultant scopes, etc.
  • Coordinate field testing and inspection by engineers and consultants including but not limited to geotechnical, building envelope, and sustainability. o Coordinate interpretation, cost implications and implementation of engineers’ recommendations as accepted by project team o Assist in the development of standards for inspections at various stages of completion including the final “punch list”.
  • Assist in resolving design and construction issues that arise in the course of construction. o Coordinate with the GC for installation of utilities and security systems as needed.
  • Coordinate inspections required to qualify for rebates related to local and state energy conservation programs.
  • Receive and review operations/owner’s manuals and as-builts drawings
• Support Asset Management Team with construction issues in the portfolio, including:
• Perform and/or oversee Capital Needs Assessments/Property Conditions reports when possible
• • Advise or manage all warranty issues.
  • Advise on renovation plans, oversee when possible.
• Participate in cross-team work to implement the organization’s mission.
• Obtain exceptional cost and quality value from contracted services.

Non-Essential Functions

• Assist in planning and developing processes, policies, and procedures that will improve the overall performances of the real estate and asset management departments.
• Attend networking events on behalf of OppCo and the agency, and represent OppCo and the agency at community and industry meetings.
• Perform other tasks relate d to cross-team projects within the agency.

Work Requirements and Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction management or real estate project management that involved high degree of construction oversight.
• Construction Management certification or Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, planning, business management, or a related field. A combination of relevant professional experience and education may be considered as a substitute.
• Quantitative skills, and interest in working with numbers and budgets.
• Demonstrated understanding of contract administration, including but not limited to AIA contracts, prime contractor contracts.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction project management, principles and techniques, including managing timeline, change orders and record keeping
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction documents, plans and specifications.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction practices, methods, materials, applications and standards.
• Knowledge of the State of Massachusetts construction codes, city-based zoning laws, processes and procurement laws.
• Ability to organize work, work independently, problem-solve, and be persistent is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage productive relationships with development team members, public officials, funders and lenders, other staff, and the community.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred; Proven experience building trusting relationships across race, ethnicity, class and age.

To Apply

Opportunity Communities, and members Nuestra Comunidad and The Neighborhood Developers, are equal opportunity organizations. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Submit your cover letter and resume to the following link: https://www.tfaforms.com/4727949