Habitat for Humanity International

Construction Project Manager

Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of construction experience
  • Management and hands-on experience in residential construction
  • Ability to read and use construction drawings
  • Familiarity with building and energy codes
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong leadership skills to motivate volunteers
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Current Habitat OSHA safety certificate or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

  • Review site and building plans with third-party experts
  • Establish construction timelines and manage budgets
  • Procure building materials through vendor bids and donations
  • Supervise on-site construction volunteers with a focus on safety
  • Develop on-site construction apprentices
  • Coordinate with the Construction Volunteer Coordinator for staffing
  • Apply for and secure necessary permits and inspections
  • Oversee all phases of home construction from excavation to occupancy

Benefits

  • Health reimbursement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • 20% staff discount at Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity ReStores
Full Job Description
Location: Lamoille & Chittenden Counties, Vermont

Department: Construction

FLSA Status: Full-Time Salary, Exempt

Schedule: Monday-Friday with some Saturdays required

Reports To: Director of Real Estate and Construction

Supervises: On-Site Volunteers

Pay: $85,000-$95,000

Overview:

Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity (GMHFH) is seeking a full-time Construction Project Manager to build homes in Lamoille and Chittenden counties. This role oversees all phases of Habitat home construction, from permitting and excavation through occupancy. Retired builders are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:
• Review development of site plans and respective building plans with appropriate third-party experts
• Establish timeline for construction and manage expense budget.
• Solicit and procure building materials through vendor bidding process and through donations.
• Supervise all on-site construction volunteers, with a strong emphasis on safety and participation.
• Supervises and develops Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity on-site construction apprentices.
• Coordinate with Construction Volunteer Coordinator to ensure proper staffing and track volunteer hours and waiver paperwork.
• Work with Director of Real Estate and Construction to apply, secure and close all required permits and inspections for municipal and state compliance.
• Support the Family Services Coordinator with the final walk-thru/inspections with partner families.
• Hire and oversee subcontractors.
• Oversee all aspects of Habitat home construction, from the excavation phase to home occupancy.

Requirements

Desired Qualifications and Skills:
• Management and hands-on experience on a variety of residential construction projects, including ability to stay within budget and complete a project from start to finish.
• Ability to read and use construction drawings.
• Familiar with building and energy codes
• Ability to schedule and prioritize multiple work activities at once.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with various constituents, as well as co-workers and leadership.
• Strong leadership and motivation skills to work alongside short-term volunteers.
• Ability to keep a professional demeanor with a variety of individuals, including on phone calls.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• A current Habitat OSHA safety certificate or the willingness to complete that training.
• High School Diploma
• Five plus years of construction experience
• A can-do attitude and a sense of humor!

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to be present in all areas of job site in all types of weather, which may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs or more.
• Requires travel to the jobsite across Chittenden and Lamoille County
• Exposure to typical construction site hazards

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 depending on experience. Starting pay is based on the successful applicant's background and experience. Benefits include a health reimbursement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 20% staff discount at Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity ReStores.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply! The position is open until it is filled. No phone calls, please.

Salary Description

$85,000-$95,000

About Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International, generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or Habitat, is a US non-governmental, and nonprofit organization which was founded in 1976 by couple Millard and Linda Fuller. Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization. The international operational headquarters are located in Americus, Georgia, United States, with the administrative headquarters located in Atlanta. As of 2020, Habitat for Humanity operates in more than 70 countries. The mission statement of Habitat for Humanity is "Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope". Homes are built using volunteer labor and Habitat makes no profit from the sales. In some locations outside the United States, Habitat for Humanity charges interest to protect against inflation, a policy that has been in place since 1986. The organization operates with financial support from national governments, philanthropic foundations, corporations, and mass media companies. Notable donors include AARP, AbbVie, Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Mastercard, Merck, Pfizer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, TD Ameritrade, and Wells Fargo, among others. Habitat has helped more than 35 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes since its founding in 1976. As of 2013, Habitat was the largest not-for-profit builder in the world.
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