Construction Lead

Construction Lead

The Construction Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing construction, rehabilitation, modernization, and capital improvement projects across the Housing Authority's residential communities and administrative facilities. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, the Construction Lead manages projects from planning through completion by coordinating contractors, monitoring project schedules and budgets, conducting field inspections, ensuring compliance with applicable building codes and safety regulations, and maintaining quality standards.

The Construction Lead serves as the primary liaison between contractors, consultants, residents, and internal departments to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. This position also supports the Housing Authority's long-term asset preservation strategy by assisting with capital improvements, facility modernization, and construction planning.

• Coordinate multiple construction, rehabilitation, and capital improvement projects simultaneously.
• Assist in planning and implementing modernization and facility improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor project milestones.
• Coordinate project activities from planning through final completion.
• Assist in preparing construction scopes of work and technical specifications.
• Review architectural drawings, plans, and project specifications.
• Maintain project documentation, records, permits, warranties, and close-out documentation.
• Coordinate required inspections and occupancy approvals.

• Conduct routine field inspections of active construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.
• Identify construction deficiencies and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Perform punch list inspections and verify project completion.
• Monitor construction progress and provide project status updates to the Director of Facilities.
• Ensure construction activities minimize disruption to residents and operations.

• Assist with contractor procurement, bid evaluations, and project awards.
• Coordinate pre-construction meetings and site walkthroughs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors and consultants during construction.
• Review contractor invoices, change orders, and payment requests.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contract requirements and project schedules.
• Evaluate contractor performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
• Foster productive working relationships with contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, and vendors.

• Assist in developing project budgets and cost estimates.
• Monitor project expenditures throughout construction.
• Track project costs and identify budget variances.
• Assist the Director of Facilities with capital planning and long-range facility improvement initiatives.
• Recommend cost-effective construction solutions while maintaining quality standards.

• Ensure projects comply with:
  • HUD requirements
  • Local, state, and federal building codes
  • OSHA safety regulations
  • Environmental requirements
  • Housing Authority policies and procedures
• Promote safe construction practices on all job sites.
• Participate in construction safety inspections and meetings.
• Report safety concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate required regulatory inspections and approvals.

• Serve as the liaison between contractors, residents, consultants, and Housing Authority staff.
• Respond to questions regarding construction…