Job details
Salary $55,000 - $60,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Procurement: 2 years (preferred)
Driver`s license (preferred)
Full job description
Lake county housing authority
33928 north u.sHighway 45
Grayslake, il 60030
Lake county housing authority has an immediate opening for a:
Manager of capital improvements & procurement
Summary:
The manager of capital improvements and procurement is responsible for meeting the technical requirements of the authority’s modernization program including the performance of building inspections, construction specification development and contract managementIn addition, the manager of capital
Improvements and procurement works to ensure that authority properties are maintained in good condition as defined by hud’s physical inspection protocol.
Main responsibilities include:
Conducts housing, building, and site inspections as assigned by the supervisor to determine compliance with local building codes, housing quality standards and hud physical inspection protocol and recommends corrective actions to cure deficiencies.
Assists in overseeing maintenance staff custodial staff and the capital fund program construction projects from design through final payment, including design, project evaluation, programming, schematics, construction cost estimating and specification development, contract bidding, and approval of paymentsAdvise and assist with various new building and remodeling projects.
Supervise mechanical building replacement/repair and construction projects.
Develops cost estimates, work write-ups and formal specifications as required.
Manages the bid solicitation process in accordance with the authority’s and hud’s procurement policies.
Evaluates bids, the capacity of contractors and makes recommendations regarding contractor selection.
Conducts pre and post contract award conferences as necessary to assure compliance with contract documents.
Monitors construction in progress to assure that construction conforms to specifications, blueprints and shop drawings and prepares appropriate reports.
Prepares all contract documents, issues notices to proceed and authorizes payouts in accordance with construction schedules.
Completes all required documentation and maintains neat, accurate and comprehensive contract files.
Certifies the completion of construction contracts and coordinates the final close-out of projects.
Conducts annual inspections of all housing authority owned housing, buildings, units and sites in accordance with hud physical inspection standards.
Manages, plans and directs the daily activities of the procurement department through appropriate delegation, managerial support, and work supervision; directs the authority’s procurement of products and services, disposition of obsolete and excess property.
Reviews and applies new or revised laws, regulations, and compliance standardsGathers documentation required for contract execution; assists staff in drafting, reviewing and revising contracts.
Reviews procurement documents and process contracts through required approval process.
Reviews contracts to ensure compliance with the authority’s contractual requirements as it pertains to insurance.
Maintains, tracks, and updates contract database; provides information within scope of authority.
Provides leadership, direction and coaching to staff and; monitors work, develops staff skills, and evaluates performance.
Manager of capital improvements & procurement
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Analyzes and evaluates procurement issues and proposals, develops recommendations, and directs the implementations of solutions.
Monitors procurement department operations and procedures; develops and approves recommendations for improving the department’s operations and processes; assures the satisfaction of customers in quality and responsiveness of services.
Develops, evaluates and implements department goals, objectives, policies and procedures; assures
Department’s activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations and goals.
Monitors budget and expenditures for programs and services; coordinates information and assures effective communications between departments and external groups.
Supports the relationship between pha and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and pha staff.
Enthusiastically promotes the executive director’s priorities for the operations of pha.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Two years’ experience in skilled building and equipment maintenance work.
Or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience to meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position.
Must be bondable.
Possession of a valid driver’s license in his/her state of residency.
Experience with cost estimating and specification writing software.
Participation in continuing education programs related to building construction or building systems.
Familiarity with hud regulations governing public housing modernization, property standards, labor relations and procurement.
Must obtain procurement and contract management certification within 1 year.
Please send resumes to:
Lake county housing authority - human resources
33928 north us highway 45
Grayslake, il 60030
Fax: 224-702-4305
No phone calls please
Lake county housing authority is an equal opportunity employer.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Grayslake, il 60030: reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Experience:
Building management: 2 years (preferred)
Procurement: 2 years (preferred)
License/certification:
Driver`s license (preferred)
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
