Everyone has the right to a quality, affordable home. At Capitol Hill Housing, this truth drives our work. By embracing community-led development and engaging in deep-rooted partnerships, we’re fostering vibrant, equitable communities where everyone has access to safe, affordable and welcoming homes. Today, with 47 apartment buildings – over 2,000 residents — we continue our commitment to build community with and for people. We are a top performing, high-capacity not-for-profit corporation with an innovative portfolio of 49 buildings throughout the Seattle area. Our buildings have won numerous awards from HUD, Urban Land Institute, Affordable Housing Finance Magazine, Future wise and other community development awards.

We are intentional in our hiring processes, seeing it as a chance to interrupt the cycle of racial and economic injustice that limits communities from accessing employment, building skills and investing in their own leadership development. We prioritize applicants who have firsthand experience in navigating the many systems that our residents face which impede their opportunities for success, as majority low-income, LGBTQ, and people of color.

Job Summary

Community Roots Housing is seeking a Facilities Project Manager to develop and oversee project activities related to building rehabilitation, system retrofit, and remodeling of Community Roots Housing’s 47 properties with 1400+ units.  Work may encompass many projects in varying stages and may include simple to technically complex construction projects. This position works under general direction of the Director of Facilities and acts independently to identify and minimize risk and complete projects on schedule and within budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees development and administration of rehabilitation type capital projects of multi-family housing buildings owned and managed by Community Roots Housing.
• Assists Property Management and Asset Management in developing project budgets, scopes of work and bids; solicits proposals, negotiates contracts and make recommendations within the procurement policy.
• Works on the preparation of contracts and oversight of rehabilitation construction work of existing properties; assists in the process of appointing various specialist consultants; conducts field site visits, approves requisitions and invoices and oversees budget, schedules and quality control.
• Provides a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and fiscal responsibility.
• Provides technical assistance to Community Roots Housing staff on project designs and construction schedule compliance; performs construction schedule analysis on projects to avoid delays and recommend corrective action. Coordinates with architectural and engineering consultants when necessary to ensure proper design.
• This position will be a key part of a cross-departmental effort to select, finance and implement renovations that improve our bottom line and help CRH become the greenest affordable housing operator in the Pacific NW.
• Works to ensure compliance with all procurement activities for assigned projects.
• Other job duties and projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in building repair projects, project development and management, construction management experience, and a Bachelor’s Degree in a construction related field, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in project scoping and request for proposals, processing draws and contract payments and following state procurement policies.
• Good computer skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word and Excel, MS Project Manager, and ability to learn property management software.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders in a professional and positive manner.
• Must be adept at handling multiple tasks and responsibilities, pay attention to detail and have the ability to effectively change priorities quickly and to work cooperatively and proactively with team members to accomplish goals. Flexibility to adjust to departmental priorities is imperative.
• Ability to organize time efficiently, prioritize tasks and perform tasks in a self directed manner.
• Ability to cope with deadline pressures and customer service needs.
• Knowledge of capital project management and contract administration; principles and practices used in various building construction craft areas; principles and practices of comprehensive needs assessment programs for affordable housing; principles and practices of multi-family rehab projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to accurately read and interpret constructions plans and specifications.
• Experience with multi-family housing projects, Public Works and prevailing wage.
• Experience with implementing energy and/or water efficiency upgrades in a professional setting

Capitol Hill Housing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates of color, LGBTQ candidates, women, candidates with disabilities and candidates of all religions and national origins are strongly encouraged to apply.  Capitol Hill Housing is a “Ban the Box” employer.  However, per Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development requirements, any candidate selected for this position must undergo a criminal history background check prior to employment.