Abode Communities is a nonprofit social enterprise that has been rooted in community development throughout the State of California since 1968. Since that time, we have developed nearly 47 residential communities with more than 2,900 affordable homes throughout California; invested, in collaboration with our financial partners, some $615 million in economic activity; generated more than $236 million in tax credit financing; and secured more than $120 million in local funding sources for the provision of service-enhanced affordable housing. 

Organizational Duties

Design Guidelines: Oversees the development of and annual updates to the Abode Communities Design Guidelines by engaging a cross divisional team of representatives from the Architecture, Property & Asset Management, Real Estate and Resident Services Divisions.

Standard Specifications Review: Supports the Architecture Division in the development and annual updates of standardized specifications.  Establishes and follows risk protocols throughout all phases of project periods. 

Project Specific Duties

Architecture Contract: Facilitate negotiation between Architect (including 3rd party) and Real Estate Division.  

Plan Review: Reviews project plans at key milestones for constructability, compliance with Design Guidelines and to ensure cost efficiency and risk management. 

Cost Estimates: Provides cost estimates and/or solicit bids from the General Contractor (GC) at key junctures throughout predevelopment.

Value Engineering: Oversee and facilitate cross divisional review of value engineering items; CM to act as arbiter and make recommendations but SVP, Development to approve all value engineering decisions.

General Contractor Solicitation & Contract Negotiation.

Pre-Construction Oversight.

Construction Oversight:  Acting as owner rep during this phase, with approval rights within delegated authority.  May also include engagement and oversight of third-party construction managers if required by pipeline demand.

Post-Construction Oversight: Acting as owner rep during this phase, with approval rights within delegated authority.  May also include engagement and oversight of third party construction managers if required by workload demand.

·       Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field

·       7-10 years' experience in new construction and in a supervisory capacity

·       Some experience with remodeling projects preferred

·       Working knowledge of green building practices highly desirable -LEED certification a plus

·       Ability to manage multiple projects at once with no decline in quality control

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Strong mediation and negotiation skills required

·       Ability to develop and manage processes

Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health, dental and vision coverage, life, AD&D, and long term disability insurance, 401K plan, vacation and sick leave benefits.

Abode Communities is an equal opportunity employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.