Construction Project Manager
Listed on 2026-05-24
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Construction
Operations Manager -
Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Contracts Manager
About the Bellingham Housing Authority:
The Bellingham Housing Authority (BHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high performing leader in affordable housing. BHA offers opportunities for people to thrive by ensuring access to quality, affordable homes. Our vision is that every person has the opportunity to live in a safe, secure, affordable home.
Job SummaryReporting to the Director of Development, the Construction Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing capital improvement, modernization, and development projects. This role ensures that all construction activities comply with HUD and/or LIHTC requirements, local and state regulations, project budgets, schedules, and BWCHA goals.
Responsibilities span a wide range of affordable housing development activities, including scope development, document preparation, procurement, construction project management, and serving as the primary representative during design and construction protecting BWCHA interests and ensuring high‑quality, cost‑effective project delivery that strengthens the affordable housing community.
This position requires extensive construction and development experience, sound judgment in both office and field settings, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. The Construction Project Manager exercises considerable judgment in planning, developing, and managing projects ranging from small improvements to large rehabilitation or construction efforts. The role oversees project budgets and schedules, ensures compliance with contract terms, and supports the overall efforts of the Development Department.
EssentialJob Functions
- Identifies and catalogues capital needs, identifies needed repairs, and recommended plans.
- Develops project scope, budget, schedules, and deliverables.
- Coordinates pre‑construction activities including feasibility studies, environmental reviews, and resident impact planning.
- Lead procurement of architects, engineers, and contractors in compliance with HUD and BWCHA policies.
- Prepares and coordinates construction contracts, bid forms, bid specifications, pre‑construction conference materials, bid opening support and program reporting.
- Identify and prepare applications for public funding, including project scopes, budgets, schedules, and required technical documents.
- Reviews architectural and engineering designs for constructability, compliance, cost efficiency, and accessibility (ADA/504/UFAS).
- Facilitates design meetings and ensures stakeholder input is incorporated.
- Serves as BWCHA’s primary on‑site representative to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance.
- Conducts regular site inspections and prepares progress reports.
- Manages RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
- Tracks project budgets, spending, and cash flow.
- Enforces contract terms and ensures contractor performance aligns with project requirements.
- Ensures adherence to HUD regulations, Davis‑Bacon wage requirements, Section 3, procurement rules, and environmental standards.
- Maintains required construction, financial, and procurement documentation.
- Provides regular project updates to BWCHA leadership, residents, and external partners.
- Coordinates with property management, maintenance, relocation teams, and community stakeholders.
- Provides procurement related technical assistance and quality assurance to BWCHA staff, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Provides senior level knowledge and assistance with construction and development to organizational staff.
- Coaches staff in the development and implementation of work plans and/or initiatives to support BWCHA’s strategic business plan.
- Oversees final inspections, punch lists, commissioning, and project turnover.
- Ensures delivery of warranties, O&M manuals, and as‑built documentation.
- Supports long‑term transition to property operations and maintenance.
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