Biography Of Kyle Flannery
Kyle Flannery is a Project Manager at MDG Design and Construction, based in Woodbury, New York He began with the firm in 2023 as an Assistant Project Manager and was promoted six months later to his current role.
MDG Design and Construction, a prominent affordable housing contracting and development organization, focuses on the rehabilitation and new construction of affordable residential apartment complexes Founded in 1988, the firm has completed over 980 buildings and 23,500 apartments and spent over $3 9 billion in New York City's underserved communities, all of which are affordable housing. It has also completed 46 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
projects totaling over 10,000 units MDG currently has over $10 billion and over 5,000 affordable housing units in predevelopment; three projects under construction with 2,000+ historic tax credit units; and three projects in design/development with 2,500+ historic tax credit units, including the NYS Housing Finance Authority's first historic lease pass-through deal.
Kyle’s work with MDG is rewarding He is part of a team that is changing people’s lives by creating affordable housing that low-income New Yorkers are proud to call home. The team Kyle is part of at MDG creates homeownership opportunities and rescues distressed buildings, successfully restoring neighborhoods and improving the lives of residents
Role as Project Manager
As Project Manager of MDG, Kyle brings his experience and education in construction to the job. He has numerous responsibilities for any given project. This includes project planning and coordination, which involves setting timelines, budgets, and resource allocations He also liaises with architects, engineers, and other consultants on the project to ensure the plans meet the regulatory and design requirements
Additionally, Kyle Flannery assists with creating and managing project budgets to ensure that expenses align with the funding provided He monitors expenses and prepares regular financial reports for stakeholders
Each MDG project must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including affordable housing guidelines, zoning laws, and building codes Kyle oversees regulatory compliance and assists in preparing and submitting applications for permits, grants, and certifications.
He also oversees the procurement process, including issuing RFPs, evaluating bids, selecting contractors and vendors, and helping negotiate contracts with suppliers
As Project Manager for MDG, Kyle supervises construction activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards He conducts regular site visits to monitor progress and address issues promptly.
Kyle works with his colleagues to implement quality control measures to meet construction standards.
He maintains detailed project records, including schedules, budgets, contracts, and reports Additionally, Kyle prepares and presents regular project updates to leadership, funders, and regulatory bodies
Construction Career at BBL
While attending school, Kyle worked at BBL Construction Services in Albany, New York, as an Assistant Project Manager Intern and later became an Assistant Project Manager. BBL is an industry-leading construction firm that offers a portfolio of services both locally and nationally for clients across a wide variety of markets
BBL focuses on specific markets such as healthcare, campus facilities, and hospitality Its construction services specialize in office buildings, science and technology facilities, parking structures, industrial and manufacturing complexes, financial and banking facilities, auto dealerships, multifamily housing, retail facilities, and government and public buildings The organization, founded over 50 years ago, offers comprehensive services and capabilities, including pre-construction, general construction, construction management, single source design-build, sustainable construction, and Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Kyle worked for BBL for nearly three years before joining MDG
Education in the Construction Industry
Kyle Flannery attended Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York, where he received his associate’s degree in building construction technology in 2020. Hudson Valley Community College is the second-largest institution of higher learning in the Capital Region of New York State. It offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs through its three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Kyle received his Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology in 2022 Located in Boston, Massachusetts, and founded in 1904, Wentworth provided Kyle with a curriculum ready to excel in the world of construction. He gained an understanding of the construction process, learned about state-of-the-art construction methods and materials, and developed crucial skills in management, budgeting, cost control, cost estimation, scheduling, team building, and communication – all critical for Kyle to succeed in his project management positions
His education prepared him to meet industry demands and oversee projects for construction management firms, construction contracting companies, real estate developers, appraisers, financial institutions, and real estate management firms. Kyle developed a foundation in creative problem-solving throughout his two years at Wentworth by participating in collaborative interdisciplinary projects that were both academic and industry-focused Kyle received practical experience working with design and engineering teams to produce projects on schedule, within budget, and functionally through collaborative assignments during the academic year and large construction projects during co-op.
