Mgr. - Upstate Cnstn. Compliance & Engagement
New York Housing Trust Fund · Buffalo, NY, US
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About the Role
This position is with HCR's Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC). This is not a civil service position and does not require a civil service exam. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered.
Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned portfolio of upstate construction projects, ensuring compliance with MWBE and SDVOB program requirements.
- Monitor utilization, subcontractor participation, certification status, and compliance documentation throughout the construction lifecycle.
- Identify compliance concerns and coordinate timely resolution with project stakeholders.
- Escalate complex compliance issues to the Assistant Vice President / Director with supporting documentation and recommendations.
- Ensure consistent application of departmental compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across assigned projects.
- Partner with the Assistant Vice President / Director and department leadership to implement DECO’s MWBE and SDVOB engagement strategy and annual engagement priorities.
- Manage the execution of departmental outreach initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Coordinate engagement communications, event planning, logistics, and follow-up activities to ensure consistent execution of departmental priorities.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with MWBE and SDVOB vendors, contractors, developers, community organizations, and industry partners throughout New York State.
- Serve as the department’s primary coordinator for vendor engagement activities, ensuring inquiries, participation opportunities, and event communications are managed in a timely and professional manner.
- Gather stakeholder feedback, identify barriers to participation, and provide recommendations to department leadership to support continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal program teams to ensure vendors have access to information, resources, and technical assistance that support successful participation in DECO-funded projects.
- Directly supervise a Senior Compliance Specialist and a Compliance Specialist, providing coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
- Assign and monitor workloads to ensure timely completion of compliance reviews, engagement initiatives, and regional priorities.
- Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Support staff development in construction compliance, customer service, stakeholder engagement, and departmental policies.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of compliance and participation data for assigned projects.
- Review compliance and participation data, identify trends, and provide recommendations for operational improvements.
- Assist in preparing reports and supporting audit readiness activities.
- Serve as DECO’s primary regional point of contact for developers, contractors, consultants, and MWBE/SDVOB vendors throughout the assigned service area.
- Build collaborative relationships with regional stakeholders to promote successful project outcomes and meaningful MWBE and SDVOB participation.
- Participate in outreach events, trainings, industry forums, and meetings as assigned.
- Communicate department policies, compliance expectations, and available resources to project stakeholders in a clear and consistent manner.
- Identify emerging regional issues, trends, and opportunities and communicate recommendations to department leadership.
- Support implementation of departmental construction compliance and engagement initiatives.
- Recommend operational improvements based on project experience, stakeholder feedback, and regional trends.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and other departmental initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Public Administration, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field and 4 years of relevant experience.
- Experience working with MWBE, SDVOB, or comparable supplier diversity programs.
- Four years of specialized experience or associate degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree.
- J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience.
- Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff or leading teams.
- Experience managing multiple projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience working in housing, economic development, construction, or government programs.
- Experience coordinating stakeholder engagement, outreach initiatives, or educational events.
- Familiarity with Article 15-A (MWBE) and Article 3 (SDVOB) requirements.
- Experience using compliance tracking systems and preparing program reports.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and drive operational improvements.
- Applicants must include a resume.
Skills
- Construction compliance
- MWBE program requirements
- SDVOB program requirements
- Stakeholder engagement
- Vendor engagement
- Outreach initiatives
- Event planning
- Communication
- Data management
- Performance monitoring
- Collaboration
- Supervision
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Performance management
- Professional development
- Customer service
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
Location
- New York State
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4 years of relevant experience
- 2 years of specialized experience
- 1 year of specialized experience
- 2 years of specialized experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Associate degree
- J.D.
- Master's degree
- Ph.D.
Benefits
- Participation in New York State’s Health Insurance Program
- Participation in New York State & Local Employees’ Retirement System
- Promotional opportunities
- 37.5-hour work week
- Opportunity for compressed scheduling
- Paid time off benefits (vacation, sick, personal days, and federal holidays)
- 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Family Leave
- Eligibility for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
About the Company
- New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.
- NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
- Under the leadership of Governor Kathy Hochul and Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, HCR is a vibrant, innovative agency that integrates and leverages New York State’s housing resources.
- We have offices in New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and Syracuse, and employ a diverse workforce of professionals who are hard-working and committed to serving low- and moderate-income families.
- Our mission is far-reaching, encompassing single and multifamily housing finance, home improvement, rent regulation, housing subsidies, and community development.
- We partner regularly with a variety of public and private stakeholders.
- Achieving this mission requires a wide range of skills and backgrounds in public policy, administration, real estate, construction, finance, law, and many other areas of expertise.
- We seek to provide a workplace environment that is productive, flexible, accountable, ethical, and caring.
- Our employees are empowered to make a difference where they live and work.
- We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, retirement, and family-friendly policies.
Equal Opportunity
- New York State is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)