Mgr Upstate Cnstn. Compliance & Engagement

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Salary Range: $97,874.00 To $97,874.00 Annually

POSSIBLE HYBRID WORKPLACE OPPORTUNITY

New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase home ownership throughout New York State.

This position is with HCR's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC).This is not a civil service position and does not require a civil service exam. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.

NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. HCR is committed to developing a workforce that represents the diverse population of New York State. HCR embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage an assigned portfolio of upstate construction projects, ensuring compliance with MWBE and SDVOB program requirements.
• Monitor utilization, subcontractor participation, certification status, and compliance documentation throughout the construction lifecycle.
• Identify compliance concerns and coordinate timely resolution with project stakeholders.
• Escalate complex compliance issues to the Assistant Vice President / Director with supporting documentation and recommendations.
• Ensure consistent application of departmental compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across assigned projects.
• Partner with the Assistant Vice President / Director and department leadership to implement DECO’s MWBE and SDVOB engagement strategy and annual engagement priorities.
• Manage the execution of departmental outreach initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Coordinate engagement communications, event planning, logistics, and follow-up activities to ensure consistent execution of departmental priorities.
• In partnership with DECO leadership, build and maintain productive relationships with MWBE and SDVOB vendors, contractors, developers, community organizations, and industry partners throughout New York State.
• Serve as the department’s primary coordinator for vendor engagement activities, ensuring inquiries, participation opportunities, and event communications are managed in a timely and professional manner.
• In partnership with the Engagement Team, gather stakeholder feedback, identify barriers to participation, and provide recommendations to department leadership to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal program teams to ensure vendors have access to information, resources, and technical assistance that support successful participation in DECO-funded projects.

• Directly supervise a Senior Compliance Specialist and a Compliance Specialist, providing coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
• In partnership with DECO leadership, assign and monitor workloads to ensure timely completion of compliance reviews, engagement initiatives, and regional priorities.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Support staff development in construction compliance, customer service, stakeholder engagement, and departmental policies.

• In partnership with DECO leadership, ensure…