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Armand is seeking a Project Administrator for a Disaster Recovery Housing Program in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This program will oversee the construction phase of housing applicants who are repairing, reconstructing, elevating, and/or mitigating their residential properties damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Our goal is to help return these residents to their safe and functional homes as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We are looking to staff offices in St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. Your position will report to one of these locations, but you may be required to travel to various communities.
Roles and Responsibilities
Support the Construction Management Team by handling project administration, including but not limited to filing, dissemination of reports, tracking, and scheduling.
Coordinate with the appropriate parties to maintain established construction deadlines and keep the applicant on schedule for Program completion.
Articulate details of the Program in-person, over the phone, and in written communication in a manner that is understandable by persons of differing socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Maintain daily and periodic communication/reports (including homeowner construction files and inspections reports) to the Case Management staff, to be uploaded into the Programs web-based system of record.
Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously; and follow-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
Adhere to compliance with all applicable rules and regulations; maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Develop and sustain a level of professionalism among staff, clientele, and applicants.
Respond to all applicant and client communication within 24 hours.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in the following areas in a management role: construction/project management; disaster recovery program management; HUD, CDBG, CDBG-DR, and/or FEMA programs.
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and online databases.
Strong organizational and analytical skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to quickly and seamlessly pivot between different tasks and simultaneous projects.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Highly resourceful team-player with the ability to work independently as well.
Creative problem-solver with ability to come up with outside of the box.
Ability to travel to/from assisted properties and households, sometimes on short notice.
Must be fluent in English (both written and spoken); bilingual Spanish and/or Creole is a major plus!
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