Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana (HFHNWI) is looking for a full-time construction manager. The Construction Manager is responsible for the overall construction process of the Affiliate in accordance with the direction, policies and objectives set by the Board of Directors.
Responsibilities include the management of the construction of multiple projects per year, from planning to permitting and through occupancy. Primary duties include supervising construction staff, directing and training skilled and unskilled volunteers, directing and monitoring subcontractors, developing each house construction schedule, ordering the proper materials for just-in-time use according to the construction schedule, and ordering and monitoring inspections and assurance and compliance to appropriate building codes. Work may be at multiple sites. Candidate will work closely with Executive Director and Construction Committee to improve our building process and develop and implement a blueprint to successfully increase production.
- Oversee the entire building process, including project budget, permits, schedules, all building sites, materials procurement and coordination of subcontractors.
- Work closely with the Executive Director and Volunteer Coordinator (if applicable) in the planning of volunteer and partner family work groups.
- Work with volunteers and Volunteer Coordinator (if applicable) to identify potential crew leaders and other skilled workers.
- Manage skilled and unskilled volunteers and the volunteer site supervisor (if and when applicable).
- Plan each work day based on crew size, and required tools and materials.
- Understand elements that contribute to successful volunteer experience and help ensure that volunteers have a consistently good experience, thus motivating them to return.
- Attend and participate in Construction Committee meetings.
- Ensure tools/equipment are inventoried and kept in a safe working order.
- Work with Executive Director to create annual construction budget.
- Create and maintain job schedules and project files.
- Utilize and order donated materials to keep job costs low.
- Have a thorough understanding of Habitat’s mission and communicate this to volunteers, donors and construction professionals.
- Obtain competitive bids for materials and services.
- Consider future affiliate projects by ordering bulk items.
- Work with Volunteer Coordinator and advocate ensuring that volunteers and partner families are productively involved in the construction process.
- Attend training and or conferences as required.
- A strong background in residential home construction.
- Applicable experience in a supervisory role
- Must possess excellent people skills since candidate will work with people of all ages, races, faiths, backgrounds and skill levels
- An absolute commitment to job safety
- Ability to establish a good working relationship with volunteers and homeowner families
- Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with computers including use of email, Microsoft Office and construction software knowledge
- Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:
- Valid driver’s license required. CPR and First Aid Certification desired.