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(NEF), a leading non-profit syndicator of low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC), is seeking a Construction Risk Manager to conduct a wide range of new business initiatives. The LIHTC program is the most important resource available today for creating affordable housing in the United States. NEF uses its extensive experience, talent, and resources to create sustainable affordable housing.\nUnder the direction of the Managing Director of Construction Risk Management, the Construction Risk Manager works within the Asset Management department of NEF. As part of a professional team, they provide expertise and analysis for Real Estate Investment activities in affordable housing developments. For investments of moderate risk and complexity, the Construction Risk Manager performs underwriting functions for both new construction and existing developments, managing risk from construction through lease-up. Additionally, they handle the administration of documentation and funding requirements, offering consulting support with a high level of professional service and conduct to both existing and potential customers.\nEssential Duties:\nEvaluate the qualification of the development team for proposed rehab, renovation, and new construction developments relative to the complexity of the project under consideration. Coordinate closely with Project Management, Originations, and other departments of any deficiencies and work with appropriate NEF personnel to correct same.\n\nProduce written reports detailing construction attributes as well as potential risks\n\nConduct or oversee third party construction due-diligence reviews for proposed projects. Provide or review written reports regarding findings, make recommendations including value-engineering alternatives\n\nProvide comprehensive monitoring of the construction progress on multiple developments for quality, cost, schedule compliance, and adherence to project documents. Oversee third party reporting including documentation to facilitate quality, cost and schedule control.\n\nProvide support to General Partners and Investors and assist in the development of solutions to meet quality, cost, and schedule objectives.\n\nAssist Asset Management staff in conducting or reviewing building inspections/evaluations and make recommendations for capital repairs and replacement strategies for the existing portfolio.\n\nProvide training as needed to internal NEF staff as well as external partners regarding construction management procedures.\n\nProvide support to internal NEF staff regarding general construction practices and assist in devising solutions to address issues on projects.\n\nMaintain effective project communication among NEF staff and other external parties by documenting all appropriate project-related information in NEF’s Syndication Management Toolset (“SMT”) or other location as designated.\n\nReview and approve or comment on all equity disbursement requests and non-equity payments as submitted by internal staff and external parties.\n\nAbility to travel as needed.\n\nOther duties as assigned by the Managing Director Construction Risk Management\n\nThe Ideal Candidate:\nProven knowledge of construction methods and practices, particularly in the areas of new residential construction, residential rehab, and renovation.\n\nKnowledge of International Building Code Standards and accessibility requirements.\n\nExperience in contract and construction document reviews as well as the development and presentation of value engineering alternatives.\n\nExperience in and knowledge of construction progress and payment application practices.\n\nKnowledge of operations and maintenance requirements for building systems and cost evaluations.\n\nExperience and proven ability in overseeing the engagement, management and performance of third-party consultants.\n\nDemonstrable expertise in MS Office software; 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