Construction Analyst

Construction Analyst

 

ABOUT THE CONNECTICUT HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY:

Connecticut Housing Finance Authority ("CHFA") is a self-funded, quasi-public organization. Its mission is to alleviate the shortage of housing for low- and moderate-income families and persons in the state of Connecticut ("State") and, when appropriate, to promote or maintain the economic development of the State through employer-assisted housing efforts. CHFA is a mission-driven leader in creating affordable housing opportunities for families and individuals in Connecticut. We believe in the power of the diverse and inclusive communities we serve. We provide a challenging, progressive, and supportive environment that encourages and promotes employee development. We offer competitive salaries; tuition reimbursement; 457 deferred compensation, state-sponsored pension plan, comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability plan, paid vacation, sick, and holidays, hybrid work schedule, ongoing training, career development, and, if qualified, employee may be eligible for student loan forgiveness under Federal Loan assistance program.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The position is responsible for assisting the Multifamily Department by serving as a part of the Architectural & Construction Services team in the review of construction costs related to architectural design and construction drawings, energy efficiency measures and environmental impacts for proposed new construction, rehabilitation and capital improvements of existing properties. The position will impact the production for increasing and/or improving the inventory of safe, healthy, and quality affordable housing units within the State of Connecticut.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives direction from the Senior Program Officer or a position of a higher grade

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for construction cost reviews as part of overall architectural project management responsibilities from funding award through initial closing, and continuing project construction cost review throughout construction phase as the architectural and construction liaison with Multifamily underwriters, outside architects, contractors as well as CHFA field observers.
• Review and approval of asset/portfolio management limited scope capital improvement projects, to renovate, replace or otherwise improve existing CHFA or state portfolio properties.
• Responsible for the review and coordination of architectural drawings and building specifications by providing feedback to external architects, owners, and the Multifamily underwriters as to status of drawings and the technical aspects of the project.
• Review of architectural design and construction documents and building specifications, Planning and Zoning requirements, Capital Needs Assessment, federal, state, and local code requirements, including Americans with Disabilities Act regulations (ADA), energy conservation and environmental reviews for new funding applications, to assist in project selection criteria.
• Coordinate with the project development team and the project architect to understand construction cost impacts and potential cost saving measures, resolve drawing and specification deficiencies, to enable them to produce a construction bidding set which adheres to CHFA's Multifamily Design and Construction Standards and all applicable Guidelines.
• Research and answer architectural, construction cost and other technical questions from external architects, owners, consultants, and staff.
• Other tasks as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in construction management or architecture. The ability to qualify to take the Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) for licensure in the State of Connecticut as a licensed architect is preferred. Requires a minimum of three years' experience in construction cost, architectural design and construction. The completion or near-completion of the Intern Development Program (IDP) required through NCARB as part of the ARE requirements is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Professional knowledge of issues such as, but not limited to federal, state, and local building and fire codes; Including Americans with Disabilities (ADA), building and site design, roadway access, drainage, sewer, water, parking and landscaping, structural mechanical and electrical systems, environmental issues, and energy conservation measures, material construction methods, general code requirements and contract administration is recommended and preferred. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word™, Excel™ and PowerPoint™ software is required. Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills is needed, with the ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and work assignments. Excellent customer service skills and demonstrated good judgment and a high degree of professionalism needed to effectively handle challenging situations involving both internal and external customers. Knowledge and experience with sustainable design and energy efficient measures and initiatives including but not limited to Passive House, Zero Energy Ready Home, Living Building Challenge, National Green Building Standards is also preferred. Prior experience and involvement in construction cost estimating and hard cost budget development also beneficial

ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

This is not an exclusive list of all job functions, and the employee is expected to complete all duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally. This job description in no way constitutes an employment contract or agreement.

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