Capital Projects Manager

Position Overview

The Capital Projects Manager will support the Director of Development or designee in executing and managing a comprehensive capital planning and project delivery strategy designed to preserve, modernize, and reposition the Rockford Housing Authority's physical assets in alignment with agency goals, HUD requirements, and long-term portfolio sustainability.

This position plays a critical role in advancing RHA's strategic goals related to capital expenditure management, asset preservation, redevelopment readiness, and infrastructure reinvestment. The position supports the agency's broader objective of ensuring public resources are deployed effectively to protect existing housing stock, improve resident quality of life, and position properties for long-term viability.

RHA's capital strategy emphasizes disciplined planning, regulatory compliance, responsible stewardship of public funds, and coordinated execution of modernization and rehabilitation activities across the agency's portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Capital Project Planning and Delivery
  • Plan, manage, and oversee capital improvement projects.
  • Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and implementation strategies in coordination with the Development Manager.
• Construction and Contract Administration
  • Coordinate procurement activities and contractor solicitations, including but not limited to scopes of work, bid packages, and contractor selection processes.
  • Monitor contractor performance, schedules, expenditures, and deliverables.
• Capital Budgeting and Reporting
  • Track capital expenditures and prepare project reports.
  • Maintain organized project records to support audits and reviews.
• Compliance and Regulatory Oversight – Federal, State, and Local
  • Ensure compliance with HUD regulations, Davis-Bacon, Section 3, and procurement standards.
• Portfolio Coordination and Resident Impact
  • Coordinate with internal departments to support project scheduling and resident communication.
• Strategic Redevelopment Support
  • Support redevelopment and repositioning efforts through due diligence and capital planning.
• Supervisory and Administrative Responsibilities
  • Provide oversight to assigned project support staff.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Project Management
• Construction and Contract Oversight
• Financial and Budget Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration

Minimum Qualifications Required at Time of Application

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience managing capital projects, construction, facilities improvements, or similar work preferred.

Communication

All communication will follow the guidelines set forth in the current Rockford Housing Authority Communication Plan and RHA Employee Handbook.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities, and may change at any time.

Scope of Authority

• This role supports the Director of Development and may have decision-making authority within specific projects and tasks as delegated.