The Project Assistant is a Full-Time position working for HGA’s Disaster Recovery team in Puerto Rico. The Project Assistant is a vital role in the program management team for Puerto Rico's CDBG-MIT program. The Project Assistant is responsible for performing internal administrative tasks and assisting program participants, as well as supporting the Program Manager. The role requires a high level of organization, communication, and attention to detail.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support the Project Manager in daily operations and identified responsibilities.
- Perform initial review and comment of Applications, Draw Requests, Change Orders, Subrecipient Agreement Amendments, Budget Revisions, and Closeout Documentation package.
- Perform risk assessment evaluations of application projects eligible for CDBG-MIT and prepare and provide reports to the Project Manager to present results and recommendations to PRDOH.
- Recommend projects for full development and review subrecipients’ work plans for development of projects.
- Prepare and implement work plan for environmental review performance in coordination with Environmental Professional as soon as subrecipient’s projects reach enough level of development to identify project elements and activities to start the assessment as established in 24 CFR Part 58.
- Coordinate and perform review of subrecipient’s construction documentation at 30% and 90% of development. The review must include CDBG-MIT Special Conditions, scope agreement with Subrecipient Agreement, and cost estimates prepared by subrecipients.
- Prepare and communicate results report of projects review to PRDOH in coordination with Project Manager and Deputy Program Manager.
- Maintain awareness, knowledge, and applicability of the most recent federal, Commonwealth and local construction codes that may apply to PRDOH’s CDBG-MIT programs.
- Provide guidance and recommend actions to PRDOH and subrecipients to handle changes and risks associated to changes in policies, regulations, and construction codes applicable to PRDOH’s CDBG-MIT programs.
- Support and perform the distribution of communications.
- Prepare and deliver presentations to Program Management team, subrecipients, PRDOH, and other stakeholders as required by PRDOH.
- Provide all necessary support in the development, preparation, and submission of required deliverables to PRDOH.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or architecture
- Architect in Training (AIT) or Engineer in Training (EIT) required; Licensed Engineer or Architect in Puerto Rico preferred.
- Five (5) years of experience in Construction Project Management
- Fluent verbal and written communication in English and Spanish.
- Candidates must be working locally from Puerto Rico
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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