Senior Associate Director, Construction, Homeless Veteran Program

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The mission of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation is to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life to save others on September 11, 2001. We also honor our military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice of life and limb for our country. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is committed to eradicating homelessness amongst our veterans.

The Construction team for the Homeless Veteran Program (HVP) leads the planning, design, and development of veteran housing communities that provide safe, high-quality, and supportive living environments for America’s veterans. Our work directly supports the mission of eradicating veteran homelessness by creating dignified housing solutions and purpose-built communities that enable veterans to rebuild their lives while strengthening the neighborhoods in which they live.

The Foundation is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Director of Construction to support and assist the Director of Construction, HVP and Vice President of Construction, HVP in each phase of commercial construction and renovation of new acquisitions (commercial and hospitality construction). This position is based in Staten Island, NY and will require some travel.

• Assist in all aspects of new commercial construction projects, as well as extensive commercial renovation projects (hospitality construction/renovation) across all phases from planning/scoping to design development, to construction management, up until the launch & presentation of each new property.
• Liaising with project stakeholders concerning project details and deliverables.
• Assisting in the planning and implementation of projects.
• Helping to coordinate and manage project tasks and deliverables.
• Analyzing data as required.
• Conducting administrative duties, such as maintaining filing systems, both electronic and physical, setting up meetings, managing communications, (drafting invoices and drawing estimates.)
• Tracking and reporting project progress.
• Performing other duties assigned by the Director of Construction in an orderly and efficient manner.
• Responsible for reporting to Senior Management on and off site.
• Manage relationships with: General contractors, zoning consultants, city inspectors, and contracted project managers and any other individuals on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of construction experience, with emphasis on commercial construction (hospitality construction/renovation experience preferred).
• Proficiency in management and collaborative software tools.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and manage construction budgets.
• Ability to multitask multiple projects and supervise personnel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/ Google Suite (or equivalent).
• Pre-employment screening, including a background check, is required.

Working conditions

Special working conditions may include: a change in days worked, shift hours, and/or working conditions (outdoors or other locations) when participating and assisting in special events needed.