Construction Manager

Job Summary: To coordinate and manage the annual house-building projects for the affiliate, while working with a broad-based team of volunteers, vendors, prospective homeowner families, and affiliate team members.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management

· To act as the primary point of contact for all affiliate construction needs; including new construction, rehab, recycle, Critical Home Repair, and warranty projects.

· Create project budget for each housing unit, manage budget and ensure the final project is within scope

· Be responsible for planning, ordering, and scheduling the timely delivery of all appropriate building materials to ensure a smooth workflow.

· Act as the primary point of contact for all building inspections, while ensuring that all local building codes and compliance requirements are adhered to.

· Act as the primary point of contact for all subcontractors and vendors, coordinating the competitive bid process, approving quotes and final invoicing.

· Request in-kind materials and labor from vendors and subcontractors

· Coordinate construction project schedules and timelines with the volunteer building site teams.

· Manage the ComEd Affordable Housing New Construction program to ensure 100% compliance

· Comply with all local, state, and federal code requirements and follow all Habitat for Humanity International requirements.

· Serve as the affiliate Competent Person

· Serve as the Safety expert for the affiliate, always adhering to HFHI’S safety policy

Teamwork and Communication

· Be proactive advocate of the Habitat for Humanity mission of helping to provide safe and affordable housing to deserving families in the Rockford market.

· Work closely with the affiliate Executive Director in set the vision for the construction program and manage overall budget

· Work closely with Community Engagement Manager, Home and Family Services Manager, Development Manager, Communications Manager, and ReStore Director to ensure collaboration and communication.

· Establish close communication lines with all building site leaders, ensuring work is getting completed efficiently and effectively.

· Be a positive representative and advocate for the affiliate with all business partners and vendors.

· Bring a positive outlook and respect to all working relationships, especially when working with our broad base of volunteers.

· Establish a strong, compassionate, and caring relationship with all Habitat homeowners.

· Attend staff and volunteer meetings, board meetings, and committee meetings as required.

· Manage the Construction Committee and participate in site selection committee.

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities Required

· Must have 5 or more years of construction management experience

· Must have a commitment to the Habitat mission and uphold its values and ethics.

· Must have strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

· Must have the ability to work effectively as a team leader and a team member and staff and volunteers.

· Must have a strong commitment to safety at all worksites

· Must be comfortable planning, procurement, scheduling, working with subcontractors, zoning, building permits, and identifying sites for future builds.

· Must be an effective team member, with the ability to see the broad goal of projects

Competencies:

· Service: A willingness and ability to help and support all partners by consistently providing timely and courteous service to meet their needs; demonstrating love in action.

· Teamwork: A willingness and demonstrated skill in working collaboratively to accomplish goals and objectives while building and maintaining constructive partnerships

· Stewardship: Demonstrating careful and intentional use of all HFHI resources, including time, money, information, relationships, and materials in a way that exhibits accountability for individual outcomes as well as outcomes of the whole organization.

· Continuous improvement: Demonstrating the ability to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment, constantly seeking to improve products, processes, and services to accomplish the mission.

Respect for others: Demonstrating respect for the inherent dignity of others; recognizing the strength that comes through partnering with individuals who have perspectives and experiences different from their own.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $62,000