New Construction Management
- Responsible for construction management, including planning, scheduling, subcontractor selection and management, and coordination of construction staff and volunteer resources.
- Implements production goals to ensure success of the organization’s strategic plan for completed housing units. Coordinates project start and completion dates and ensures on-time project completions.
- Manages internal structure and processes required to meet objectives and manage day-to-day operations.
- Builds capacity within the construction department to meet the needs of changing housing production goals.
- Responsible for other tasks as required for successful completion of construction projects and management of resources.
Program Management
- Responsible for development and management of key programs that support the construction process, including quality control, energy efficiency, safety, and material and house sustainability
- Monitors, reports and develops corrective actions as needed to ensure that housing products continually meet or exceed established standard work practices. Continuously look to improve/refine these.
- Enforce required safety practices – ensure safe use of equipment and/or protective measures for staff and volunteers.
- Stays current on applicable building codes – shows the ability to find answers and solve problems in a timely manner – communicates directly with the inspectors regarding code questions and jurisdictional requirements.
- Takes part in regular red-line plan reviews with architect and design team.
- Fosters culture that provides a high-quality volunteer and homeowner experience and collaborative culture across the organization.
Human Resource Management
- Supervises construction project manager and crew leaders and provides effective supervisory oversight of volunteers.
- Sustains a collaborative environment to ensure positive, effective and efficient working relationships between construction staff and all other departments of the organization, as well as suppliers, contractors, families and volunteers.
- Shows the ability to use good judgment and possesses strong decision making abilities on site regarding code concerns, quality control issues and volunteer, staff and subcontractor behavior.
Educational Background:
HS diploma or equivalent required, with significant residential construction supervisory experience. BA/BS preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Ability to balance leadership and management roles. Self-starter and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated experience in residential construction, personnel supervision, and supplier and program management
- Successful project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Works as an effective and proactive team player. Collaboration, networking and relationship-building skills.
- Able to identify, evaluate, problem solve and give direction regarding problem resolution for individual and department-wide issues. Position requires an ability to effectively manage conflict.
- Makes decisions and solves problems independently and effectively. Ability to think and act decisively.
- Exceptional communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse types of people.
- Positive, optimistic outlook that fosters an upbeat work environment.
- Fort Collins residential Class C general contractor’s license required -- or willingness to acquire same on a priority basis.
- 10-15 years residential construction experience w/5+ years of supervisory experience.
- Thorough understanding of and project management experience in the residential home construction process.
- Knowledge of applicable residential building codes.
- Experience working with Fort Collins Building Officials preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB:
- Ability to work effectively in both office and construction site environments.
- Ability to travel to and from meetings and appointments.
- Some weekend and evening hours required.
- Ability to adequately traverse a residential construction job site; climbing, jumping, lifting, carrying (minimum 50 lbs.) or other similar activities as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:
- Exterior working environment during a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to drive all construction vehicles and pull trailers as required.
- Ability to work long hours on feet in a fast-paced environment.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 3 2019
Active Until:
Jul 3 2019
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit