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State of New York Mortgage Agency Senior Superintendent of Construction in Albany, New York
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 homeownership throughout New York State.
Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources. We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low and moderate income families. Our mission is far reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development. We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.
Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, architecture, finance, law, and many other areas of expertise. We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring. Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family-friendly policies.
The Office of Multi-family Finance & Development manages HCR's multi-family and single-family housing programs and bond offerings. HCR has been the most active housing bond issuer in the country over the past four years, funding initiatives ranging in scope from mixed income rental developments to single family mortgages. The Office actively engages with a range of partners including for-profit and not for profit borrowers, municipalities, lenders, investors and other funding entities to leverage the State's Low Income Housing Tax Credits, tax exempt bonds, single family lending programs, and State funded programs. The Office is also responsible for implementing many of the initiatives under the State’s unprecedented 5-year, $20 billion Homelessness and Housing Plan to create or preserve more than 100,000 affordable homes and 6,000 supportive homes for New Yorkers.
HCR’s Design, Construction & Environmental Unit is responsible for the architectural, environmental, and construction oversight of projects funded through various HCR financing program. This oversight involves environmental and architectural reviews of projects seeking funding from, and subsequently funded by HCR, as well as the implementation of HCR Design Guidelines to ensure affordable housing projects financed by HCR address appropriate standards of safety, functionality, efficiency, and durability. The unit also monitors construction to ensure that all construction schedules and approved plans are properly executed on funded projects. Additionally, the unit provides support to projects who want to make capital improvements within HCR’s Office of Housing Preservation portfolio.
Job Description:
The primary responsibilities of Construction Monitors are to conduct site visits to construction projects funded by HCR. Field visits to various projects will typically be conducted four days per week and each project may be under construction for two years or more.
Relevant Duties:
Participate in on-site construction meetings, including pre-construction "kick-off" meetings, construction progress meetings and close-out meetings at construction completion.
Monitor the progress and quality of all phases of construction, including: site work, building construction, the structural frame, mechanical and plumbing systems, electrical systems, life safety systems and finish work.
Interpret the construction documents (plans and specifications) for compliance with HCR standards.
Evaluate the building contractor's construction schedule.
Determine if the current progress of construction complies with HCR criteria.
Determine if a project is experiencing deficiencies significant enough to result in inferior work, or ultimately lead to a financial failure of the project.
Review "shop drawings," product data and other submittals issued by the builder for compliance with HCR standards.
Review construction change orders for compliance with the builder's contract requirements and HCR criteria.
Monitor the testing, removal and disposal of hazardous materials. Typically: asbestos, lead paint, mold, radon gas, contaminated soil, and abandoned underground fuel storage tanks.
Verify compliance with local building codes. Typically: fire safety, emergency egress, accessibility, energy efficiency and related concerns.
Verify compliance with various energy efficiency programs, including system installations and proper performance testing.
Sign and accept progress payments to the builder as necessary.
Prepare lists of incomplete or deficient work (punch lists) performed at the construction site.
Determine when a project is sufficiently complete and safe for occupancy.
Prepare construction reports summarizing the conditions observed at each construction site visit.
Professionally represent the agency in the field and office settings.
The primary working location will be in Albany, but occasional travel to other locations in New York State will be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
An associate's degree in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, or construction technology AND three years of qualifying experience as described below;* Or 2. five years of qualifying experience as described below.*
**Experience assisting in the management of multi-trade construction projects from inception to completion to include cost estimating, construction planning and scheduling; contract document reading and interpretation, including agreement and conditions, plans and specifications; and construction inspection to ensure compliance with building codes for construction projects
What we offer:
Extensive benefits package including paid leave, excellent health, dental, vision and retirement benefits;
Promotional opportunity for dedicated professionals.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employee will also perform reasonable related business duties as assigned.
