Pre-Construction Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY  

Provide a streamlined pre-construction process by working closely with industry architects and engineers, obtaining approved plans and timely building permits, and creating a successful beginning to Habitat’s horizontal and vertical construction projects.  Monitor environmental sustainability process for the facilitation of Energy Star certifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Successfully manage the dynamics of the pre-construction process
• Capable of producing CAD residential plot/site utility plans based on Civil boundary surveys
• Capable of production CAD conceptual and elevation drawings for special projects
• Interface directly with architects, engineers, energy consultants, utility providers, and municipalities.
• Coordinate and conduct internal team meetings, design meetings with architects and engineers, and review meetings with each municipality.
• Maintain HFHCAZ Lot inventory list.
• Review and maintain all project documents and lot files for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain accurate updates on construction flow chart.
• Assist Grant Administrator with preparing annual construction audits.
• Develop scope of work for trade packages to ensure compliance with Habitat’s specifications and procurement process.

• Coordinate Energy Star certification for all new homes constructed.
• Coordinate LEED certification if required by Habitat grants or sponsorship.
• Remain current on green building systems and materials to identify practices adoptable by HFHCAZ.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective relationships with Habitat internal departments, Habitat sponsors, professional clients, municipalities, and homeowners.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Understanding and accepting of the Habitat for Humanity purpose, mission, principles, and covenant. 
• Must have Arizona Driver License and auto insurance at the required State levels
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Proven skills in written and verbal communication, including presentations before public bodies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Work collaboratively with project team members.
• Essential computer literacy – AutoCAD, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint.
• Strong organization and planning skills.
• Sensitivity to multi-cultural and multi-economic participants.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE

• Three or more years’ experience with residential construction development and/or project management.
• Experience with the entitlement and building plan approval process essential.
• Extensive knowledge of environmentally sustainable construction and maintenance practices, procedures and techniques as well as applicable local, state and federal building codes.
• Familiarity with local and national green building certification programs specifically Energy Star, SRP Powerwise, and LEED for Homes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

• The work environment characteristics described here are representations of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate too loud.
• Dress code is professional; steel toed boots are required when on a construction site. Company shirts will be provided.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Employees must be proficient in use of office equipment such as a computer, printer, phone, copiers, calculator, fax machine, and other communication vehicles.

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000