Jobs at MOHCD

The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development is recruiting for a 9775 - Senior Community Development Specialist II - Housing Construction Representative, and Brendan Dwyer is the hiring manager. This is a Permanent Civil Service position – Full-time position.

Reporting to the Director of Construction Services, the primary duties of the Housing Construction Representative are:

• Review architectural plans and designs and cost estimates at key stages of preconstruction, (i.e. conceptual design/schematic design, design development, construction documents, and prior to bidding) and issue comments to development team noting any design discrepancies, code compliance issues, accessibility issues, or cost saving opportunities observed. Monitor cost variations over the life of each project. Work collaboratively with MOHCD Project Managers to evaluate the impact of those cost estimates on the project development budget;
• Advise MOHCD Project Managers regarding requests for funding by reviewing and approving proposed scopes of work, pre-construction and construction schedules, and construction cost estimates for appropriateness, compliance with MOHCD quality standards.  Assist in preparation of recommendations to the Citywide Affordable Housing Loan Committee; 
• Ensure that pre-construction requirements are met before authorizing the issuance of a Notice to Proceed (NTP); 
• Inspect active construction sites at least monthly, in conjunction with pay application requests, to confirm value of requested payment and quality of work.
• Attend Owner Architect and Contractor (OAC) meetings not less than twice per month in order to ensure efficient project implementation;
• Evaluate all change order proposals for appropriateness; identify potential cost-savings approaches; 
• Monitor Owner- and Contractor-supplied change order, allowance, and contingency logs in order to identify and address potential cost overruns;
• Provide monthly updates to Project Management staff, Director of Construction Services and Director of Housing Development; 
• Facilitate effective teamwork among development team members, including advising project sponsors on construction, scheduling, and contract compliance and enforcement, anticipating and helping to resolve problems impacting costs, schedule and scope. 
• Maintain electronic project files including all Construction Documents, such as Notices to Proceed, Permits, Pay Requests and Certificates of Completion, site inspection and OAC meeting notes, plans and specifications, lien notices and releases and executed change orders; 
• Promote “green building” and sustainable strategies in a cost effective and thoughtful manner to support durable, energy and resource efficient, comfortable, safe and affordable housing; 
• Assist development teams in their coordination with SF Public Utilities Commission (PUC) and PG&E as they seek approval of their permanent power applications under the Wholesale Distribution Tariff (WDT) process.
• Develop and/or maintain productive relationships with City departments such as the Department of Building Inspection (DBI), Contract Monitoring Division (CMD), Fire Department (SFFD), Department of Public Works (DPW), and others to expedite permit approvals and inspection services for MOHCD construction projects, when necessary.
• Maintain up to date records on the development status of assigned projects, including updates to MOHCD’s Salesforce database.
• Assist project development teams in their interactions with City workforce-related agencies including: 
• Procuring design and contracting serves through the City’s Contract Monitoring Division (CMD);
• Setting up and monitoring prevailing wage through the Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement (OLSE).  Coordinate with OLSE on a monthly basis to ensure contractors are being responsive to any payroll issues noted by OLSE.
• Hiring new trade workers through the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) and their City Build division.

See details and apply by Friday, November 22, 2024, 11:59pm.

The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development is recruiting for a 9770 – Community Development Assistant - Homeownership Program Partner Coordination position, and Maria Benjamin is the hiring manager. This is a Permanent Civil Service position – Full-time position.

Under direct supervision, the Community Development Program Assistant performs administrative/clerical duties in coordinating the participation of mortgage lenders and realtors in MOHCD first time homebuyer programs and assists home buyers in escrow to purchase a City sponsored property. The essential duties include processing lender and realtor participation documentation; creating and maintaining lender and realtor profiles; serving as a liaison for and provides training to mortgage lenders and realtors, housing counselors, program staff and applicants; processing application and lender packages; assisting with preparation of program reports; performing word-processing, data entry, data reporting and other related duties. The position is also responsible for direct customer service to the public interested in all MOHCD programs and services, responding to program inquiries from various groups and organizations through different channels, and participation in various workshops, meetings and events. The Community Development Program Assistant also performs related duties as required.

See details and apply by Friday, November 1, 2024, 11:59pm.

The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development is recruiting for a 9774 – Senior Community Development Specialist I - Multifamily Project Manager position and Lydia Ely, Jackie Tsou and Johnny Oliver are the hiring managers. This is a Permanent Civil Service – Full-time position.

The Senior Community Development Specialist I / Multifamily Project Manager performs multifamily housing finance work, which may include:

•    affordable housing loan underwriting;
•    project planning, development and implementation, often with other City agencies;
•    project review to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations and procedures; 
•    providing technical assistance to development partners, project staff, and other agencies; 
•    reviewing and making recommendations regarding the financing plans and programs, development budgets, construction budgets, operating budgets, timelines, entitlements, service plans, and proposed activities of entities receiving funding; 
•    reviewing and approving funding requests to entities receiving funds; 
•    collecting and evaluating performance data from development partners;
•    meeting with agencies, architects, and contractors to outline funding program requirements and procedures; 
•    monitoring progress of construction, including site visits, and processing payments;
•    preparing a wide variety of reports, memoranda, and correspondence related to housing and community development activities; 
•    monitoring projects for compliance with a wide range of occupancy, financial and capital needs requirements; 
•    enforcing contracts and overseeing remedial actions;
•    inspecting buildings and recommending physical improvements based on site visits and capital needs assessments; 
•    preparing and negotiating loan documents specific to multifamily lending, including loan, note and ground lease documents and amendments, subordinations, LP exits, security agreements, deeds of trust, declarations of restrictions, etc.; 
•    collaborating with deputy city attorneys to prepare, review and execute these contracts and other necessary documents; 
•    fielding and responding to inquiries from residents and community members. 

See details and apply by Friday, November 1, 2024, 11:59pm.