NOTICE OF VACANCY

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE NEW JERSEY HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE AGENCY INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING: 

Job Title:  Project Representative I
Salary Range:  R9 ($53,386.80 - $75,128.43)
Division:  Technical Services
FL Status:  Exempt
Issue Date:  5/2/25
Closing Date:  5/30/25
Union Status:  Professional Bargaining Unit, Exempt
Employment Status:  Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of the Manager of Construction Services, perform work related to monitoring of building construction for compliance to current, approved contract documents to protect the HMFA's interests in its role as lender; approve periodic construction requisitions; perform related duties as necessary.  

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Organize and maintain a project filing system to include contracts, plans, specifications, shop drawings, schedule of values, requisitions, change orders, construction schedule, extension of time, job meeting minutes, correspondence and so on.

2.      Prioritize assignments to ensure site monitoring at critical phases of construction process.

3.      Monitor construction at project site to ensure that work is in compliance with approved contract documents.

4.      Submit Project Representative Construction Reports as required.

5.      Review accuracy of contractors' requisitions for payments and process promptly.

6.      Participate in the preliminary and final punch lists in conjunction with the professional of record.

7.      Assist in ensuring that items of project completion are submitted as established by contract documents

8.    Inspect buildings to investigate structural systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education / Experience:

Project Representative I (Range 9)

Two (2) year college degree; five (5) years experience in multi-family construction; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Skills:

-              Knowledge of building construction methods and materials.

-              Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.

-              Ability to investigate structural systems

-              Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

-              Ability to communicate effectively, orally, in writing and to listen actively.

-         Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere in an appropriate manner of behavior that ensures cooperation and effective communication with customers, clients, peers and           management

Physical Demands: Employees are required to access all areas of the developments which requires extensive walking, climbing of stairs, ladders and scaffolding.

Working Conditions: Most job duties are performed in a non-office environment in all types of weather conditions; extensive travel is required to reach job assignments throughout the State of New Jersey.

Certificates & Licenses Required: A valid driver's license in the State in which the person resides is required only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

BENEFITS

NJHMFA provides a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision & long term disability
- FSA & HSA
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
- Deferred compensation plans
- Employee assistance services (EAS)
- State employee discounts program
- Paid personal, sick and vacation days
- Paid holidays
- Partial Telework

Residency in the State of New Jersey is required of all employees with an agency of the State in accordance with the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70).  Employees must comply with the “New Jersey First Act” which requires employees hired after September 1, 2011 to reside in New Jersey. Non-New Jersey resident employees must relocate to New Jersey within one year of their date of hire and provide proof of residency to Human Resources.

The NJHMFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with all Federal, State and Local Regulations. NJHMFA provides equal employment opportunity to both individuals with veteran status and individuals with disabilities. 

Must complete an Outside Activity Questionnaire (disclosure of outside office or employment) on an annual basis.