Job Description

Dominium is helping tackle the affordable housing crisis – and we’re looking for motivated candidates to join our team and help further our mission. With offices in Minneapolis, Atlanta, Dallas and Phoenix, Dominium is one of the nation’s most respected and innovative affordable housing development and management companies. We create quality, affordable homes and engage with our residents daily to create a strong sense of community and connectivity.

Join us in making a difference in people’s lives every day at a company where you can challenge yourself to develop both personally and professionally.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Owner’s Representative Civil Project Manager holds a pivotal responsibility in ensuring that the project reflects the owner’s vision while adhering to established budgetary, scheduling, and quality parameters. Serving as the principal liaison between Dominium and a diverse range of stakeholders, including external civil engineers, architects, contractors, consultants, and governmental authorities, this role demands a comprehensive command of civil engineering principles, advanced project management capabilities, and an in-depth knowledge of affordable housing development. This individual is Dominium’s technical expert regarding all civil and landscape designs for new construction and renovation projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Monitors and expedite entitlement processes by tracking submittals, ensuring timely responses to jurisdictional entities, and maintaining proactive communication with governmental agencies.
2. Verifies due diligence documents, evaluate Phase 1 environmental and geotechnical reports, and integrate findings into entitlement strategies, project designs, and schedules.
3. Oversees the preparation and accuracy of third-party civil design deliverables, including site plans, grading, drainage, utilities, lighting, and landscape designs.
4. Ensures timely and cost-effective delivery of civil design services.
5. Confirms coordination among civil, landscape, architectural, structural, and MEP consultants to produce fully coordinated construction documents.
6. Reviews and approve civil drawing sets at all project stages, ensuring compliance with company standards and best practices.
7. Collaborates with Development and Design teams to establish written design programs and recommend value engineering strategies.
8. Participates in bidding processes, evaluate proposals, and support value engineering initiatives to optimize budgets.
9. Assists in resolving civil issues during construction.
10. Develops, implement, and maintain design standards and historical databases to inform future projects.
11. Provides mentorship and training to team members to support technical proficiency and professional development.
12. Travels to project sites to assess site conditions, address issues and ensure adherence to Dominium standards.
13. Other projects as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. Will consider someone w/o PE License
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil engineering, construction management, or project management; experience in multi-family housing strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, project management software, and Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong understanding of building codes and zoning regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with a high level of organization and attention to detail.

About Us: Dominium is a purpose-driven leader in affordable housing. We operate in approximately 20 states, supported by a team of over 1,300 dedicated employees. For more than 50 years, we have delivered excellence in the development and management of affordable housing communities across the United States. Dominium’s values – EDGE: Entrepreneurial Innovation, Developing People, Growth Mindset and Execution – guide us in fulfilling our Purpose: to provide quality, affordable housing that builds Enduring Value for our residents, employees, communities and financial partners. We believe housing provides dignity, and our work has a positive, lasting impact on the lives of individuals and families – often for generations. Our properties last for decades, leaving a lasting impact in the communities where they are located.

We offer a competitive salary, an incentive bonus program, training and development programs, career growth and community volunteer and outreach programs. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including Basic Life and AD&D; Employee, Spouse and Child Supplemental Life and AD&D; and Short and Long-Term Disability insurance. We also offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, with optional Health Savings Accounts, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Voluntary Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Whole Life) and an Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, you have access to a 401(K) plan, Health and Financial Wellness Programs, Paid Time Off including Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Education Reimbursement, Employee Recognition and the Dominium Employee Emergency Fund.

Dominium is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees. Dominium prohibits employment discrimination on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), pregnancy, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, membership or activity in local commission, veteran status, military status, age, genetic information, union membership, use of lawful consumable products, or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law.

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