Capital Asset Construction Superintendent

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Full-time Regular Detroit, MI, US

15 days ago Requisition

Under the supervision of the Capital Asset and Skilled Labor Supervisor or another designated supervisor, this role will manage construction projects. The position involves close collaboration with the Capital Asset Project Manager and skilled trades personnel. The main purpose of this role is to assist with coordinating and monitoring public and affordable housing construction and rehabilitation projects. This includes ensuring compliance with construction documents, work schedules, cost estimates, and regulations set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the DHC.

Additionally, the role supports the DHC's transition to the Asset Management Model by overseeing the skilled labor teams in the Modernization Department.

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three to five years of experience of supervising construction projects.

• Must have or be able to acquire a valid state driver’s license
• Must pass federal, state, and local criminal investigation clearances, and pass a drug screening test administered by the Commission or its designated provider
• Must be insurable under the agency’s insurance policy

• Knowledge of architectural, engineering and construction contract processes, provisions and procedures.
• Knowledge of HUD and other Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, and regulations related to: procurement; design; construction; environmental issues;
  Federal, State, and local building codes and guidelines.
• Knowledge of key building systems of multi-family and single-family structures.
• Knowledge of construction software; i.e., estimating, project management, and scheduling software.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project design, construction management, and procurement.
• Knowledge of standard office procedures, including filing, and standard office equipment, including computer, fax, copier, telephone system

• Act independently
• Analyze situations
• Attend to details
• Communicate verbally
• Communicate in writing
• Concentrate
• Empathize
• Identify problems
• Initiate
• Manage pressure
• Motivate
• Multi-task
• Organize
• Think creatively

• Communicate verbally with groups and individuals to explain technical issues (e.g. relating to design, construction, and procurement) clearly and effectively.
• Communicate in writing regarding technical issues (e.g. relating to design, construction, and procurement) clearly and effectively.
• Establish effective working relationships with colleagues, officials, contractors, and development partners in order to accomplish departmental goals and complete projects.
• Prepare and analyze design specifications, statements of work, or project proposals, draw conclusions, and formulate recommendations.
• Plan, organize, coordinate routine work and special projects, and manage multiple priorities in order to accomplish tasks in accordance with established requirements.
• Use sound judgment in order to make decisions or recommendations in accordance with standard industry practice and/or Federal, State, Local, or DHC guidelines and regulations, where they exist.
• Use standard office productivity software germane to construction related activities to maintain records, analyze data, and develop reports.
• Layout, oversee, and coordinate public housing projects.
• Effectively discuss, confer, and negotiate with contractors.
• Analyze proposed contract modifications and make appropriate related decisions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with private management companies, contractors, government officials, staff, residents, and the general public.

• Capital Asset Specialist
• Capital Asset and Skilled Workforce Lead
• Skilled Trades/Force Account Crew

Capital Asset and Skilled Labor Supervisor…