Conducts site visits, as appropriate, discussing proposal with sponsor and other parties involved with the project. Prepares written evaluations and site visit reports including recommendations for funding. Negotiates terms and conditions of contracts on behalf of agency with sponsor. Assists sponsor, as appropriate, in negotiations with other public and private agencies and professionals involved in contract and project development. Assists other agency personnel in moving materials through agency's contract approval process.
Assists sponsor in preparation of financial claims for agency reimbursement.
Reviews and processes vouchers for reimbursement of construction costs. Reviews project progress reports to determine quality and timeliness of performance under terms of contract. Interviews and provides assistance to sponsor when project encounters obstacles to contract fulfillment. Mediates disputes among parties to construction contracts. Monitors ongoing operation of completed homeless and low-income housing projects.