The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority is seeking qualified applicants for the following CDBG-DR funded position:

SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

The Senior Construction Manager coordinates the construction initiatives under the Community
Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. Responsible for coordinating activities of housing reconstruction and rehabilitation for single family, multi-family, public and affordable homes as well as public buildings and infrastructure and other disaster related construction projects. This is a Territorial position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

⇨ Responsible for the overall direction of the CDBG-DR Construction unit Territory-wide; provides day to day supervision of staff and delegates work assignments.
⇨ Plans, oversees, and directs activities of field staff engaged in construction management.
⇨ Assist the Staff Engineer in managing subject matter experts to implement policies and procedures in support of CDBG-DR Housing Program’s operations, construction, and construction contractor management.

⇨ Review and interpret scale drawings and contract documents for building contractors.
⇨ Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
⇨ Consults with others to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepares information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs and construction time.

⇨ Plans layout of projects and integrate engineering elements into unified designs for Agency review and approval.

⇨ Manage and monitor the usage of the Programs system of record to ensure accurate record retention.
⇨ Utilize effective project management system/tools to manage contractor change orders and timely processing of payments.
⇨ Represents the Authority in obtaining bids and awarding construction contracts.
⇨ Administers construction contracts and conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans and specifications.
⇨ Prepares operating and maintenance manuals, studies, and reports.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

⇨ Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field required; Master’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering or related field preferred.

⇨ Experience: 4-10 years of work-related experience in construction management, planning and development; Equivalent combination of education and experience; Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies and members of the business community; Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; Ability to write speeches and articles for publication and effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or board of directors; Knowledge of a variety of trade and craft processes sufficiently broad to recognize acceptable construction practice; Knowledge of general construction inspection practices and procedures; Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications and to interpret them for construction control purposes; Ability to prepare construction inspection reports and construction estimates; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during work; Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundaments of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry;
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions;
Demonstrates the ability to multi-task, work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and problem solve; Computer literate to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
Excellent oral and written communication skills; Ability to be flexible and work under pressure;
Ability to work harmoniously with other agency personnel; Ability to maintain confidentiality in all assignments. Valid Driver’s License . Architectural, Engineering or Construction License preferred.

SALARY: $74,880 - $89,440 per annum depending upon qualifications. CDBG-DR grant funded position.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURES:
Interested applicants must submit an application, cover letter, and resume/curriculum vitae. During the
Safer at Home period, application packages will only be accepted electronically. Signed original documents will be accepted at our Office at a later date. Employment applications can be downloaded from our website .
Deadline for submittal of application package is Tuesday, December 27, 2022; however, this position will remain open until filled. Incomplete application packages will not be considered. Selected candidates will be contacted for interview.

The Virgin Islands Housing Finance Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $74,880.00 - $89,440.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• St Thomas, VI 00802: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Construction management: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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