Construction Project Coordinator

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The Housing and Neighborhoods Department is committed to improving and maintaining the quality of life and environment for all Raleigh citizens through a variety of programs and activities throughout the city, including citywide first-time homeownership loans, gap financing for affordable rental housing, funds for rehabilitation of existing housing stock, and housing initiatives for people experiencing homelessness.

The Construction Project Coordinator’s role is key to the successful implementation of housing and community development programs and services. This position manages various construction projects, particularly related to capital improvements and ongoing operations of the Studios at 2800, a City-owned extended stay hotel. Many activities are carried out through third parties, which involves contracts and contract administration, loan agreements and loan administration, and the issuance of NOFAs and RFPs and other instruments. Work also includes implementing elements of the City’s Strategic Plan relative to affordable housing and related areas and ensuring compliance with federal regulations and local and departmental policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consults with the Construction Manager and other departmental staff to evaluate construction activities, determine operational objectives, and meeting overall program goals.
• Manages capital improvements and overall property/project management activities related to the City-owned extended stay hotel, the Studios at 2800.
• Reviews construction/rehabilitation plans and specifications, performs work and site inspections, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Prepares, issues, advertises, and evaluates responses to Requests for Bids (RFBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for construction activities.
• Composes and manages construction contracts including renewals and amendments, collecting reports and documentation, and processing payments.
• Manages the work of consultants, including architects, engineers, and land planners. Reviews and approves payments.
• Gathers program and project data for reporting to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City’s Strategic Plan, and other reports.
• Conducts Davis-Bacon and Section 3 monitoring and reporting, as well as Environmental Review checklists as needed, and creates and updates policies and procedures related to Section 3 monitoring, Davis-Bacon monitoring, and other construction and compliance activities.
• Prepares recommendation memos and agenda materials for City Council approval, as needed. Attends public meetings and events and participates on committees to provide information on projects, programs, and activities.