Construction Project Manager

About The Bellingham Housing AuthorityThe 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.We are recruiting for an experienced and service focused Construction Project Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to the highest standards in public service.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.Essential Job Functions[ ]{times="" new="" roman",="" times,="" serif"=""}Project Planning & CoordinationIdentifies and catalogues capital needs, identifies needed repairs, and recommended plans.Develops project scope, budget, schedules, and deliverablesCoordinates 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 tech