On June 16, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust Act, which created the NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust (the Trust). The Trust is a public benefit corporation that was created to be a partner to the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and is vested with special procurement and financing capabilities. The Trust can use various alternative project delivery methods to complete capital projects on behalf of NYCHA, including Design-Build and Construction Manager at Risk methods. In addition to its procurement powers, the Trust can secure financing for its projects. Its flagship program is the Trust Modernization & Preservation Program that will use project-based Section 8 vouchers to secure financing to complete holistic renovations.

With a mandate to build a team, processes, and programs that can scale to renovate up to 25,000 apartments under the Trust Modernization & Preservation Program and complete other major capital projects, the Trust is building out its core leadership team and is seeking an experienced design and construction executive.

Position Summary

The Project Executive, Design & Construction, will report directly to the President of the Trust and ensure that large-scale, multi-building rehabilitation projects are completed according to resident objectives, NYCHA requirements, and in line with approved budgets, schedules, and financing. The Trust can use flexible contracting methods to complete projects. The Project Executive will wield the unique powers the Trust has and relentlessly focus on delivering quality rehabilitation projects on behalf of residents.

The Project Executive will play a pivotal role in the Trust by leading not only its first rehabilitation project, but as a key member of the Trust's leadership team, this individual will create the foundation for the larger program that will eventually renovate 25,000 units.

The Project Executive will have a unique opportunity to shape the Trust’s preservation efforts that will revitalize and preserve public housing in New York City, enhancing the lives of thousands of residents. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

Program Design & Structuring

- Work closely with NYCHA and relevant stakeholders to shape the initial program design to secure high-quality project partners that can deliver comprehensive rehabilitation projects on behalf of the Trust.
- Create replicable processes, tools, and systems that can be leveraged as the Trust grows to execute multiple simultaneous projects and additional team members are onboarded.

Project Management & Execution

- Successfully complete the Trust’s first comprehensive rehabilitation project by delivering the project scope on time, within budget, and to the quality standards set by residents, the Trust, NYCHA, and any private partners.
- Directly manage partners to complete the project from the initial scoping and procurement through design, construction, and project close-out.
- Establish communication protocols to ensure all stakeholders, including residents, NYCHA, and HDC are updated regularly and can provide input into the project’s progression.

The Project Executive will be supported by the Trust’s leadership team, partners at NYCHA and HDC, and external vendors.

Additional Information

1. Submit resume, cover letter, and references.
2. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and three years of full-time paid experience in an administrative, executive or consultative capacity in a large public housing agency; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

- Minimum of 10 years of direct experience managing multifamily residential construction and rehabilitation projects, experience in affordable housing construction and preservation is a plus. - Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, and/or related field. - Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. - Excellent project management skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently to drive results. - Experience with building and project management technologies. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools. - Facility with affordable housing finance is a plus. - Commitment to the Trust's mission of preserving and improving public housing in New York City - Driver’s License required.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.