Reports to: Director of Programs

Supervises: Site Supervisors (4), Maintenance Coordinator (1)

Classification: Full Time

Position Summary: The Construction Director oversees all construction activities for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH), including new and rehabilitated residential projects and special initiatives. This role demands a combination of interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills, along with a thorough understanding of residential construction, Delaware building codes, and a strong focus on detail and deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities:

Construction Operations Management:

• Manage all construction operations, ensuring safety, quality control, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee contracts, permitting, material bidding and delivery, project scheduling and inspections.
• Ensure safe, OSHA compliant construction sites for staff and volunteers
• Maintain the affiliate safety program and the training of key volunteer supervisors.
• Lead, distribute workload, and provide professional development for the construction team.
• Hold site supervisors accountable to deadlines, budget, technology utilization, and communication standards
• Lead Maintenance Coordinator in initiatives to effectively maintain affiliate owned property, including facilities, acquired properties, vehicles, and equipment
• Select and provide continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Operate a fiscally responsible construction department
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconcile budgets monthly with support from Finance Department.
• Manage security and storage of all materials, tools and equipment in the warehouses and on the job sites.
• Coordinate the receipt of in-kind construction materials and services.
• Create and meet projected budgets for properties
• Work with Volunteerism and Homeowner Services departments to create a welcoming, positive environment for all construction volunteers and partner families (future homeowners)
• Understand and model best practices for building homes with skilled and unskilled volunteers alongside subcontractors
• Lead construction skill education efforts for volunteers and partner families

Process Improvements and future planning

• Research and make recommendations for major equipment, technology, and vehicle purchases by evaluating current needs and anticipating future needs
• Seek and implement continuous improvement in the areas of speed, accuracy, and cost control
• Work with the Executive Team and Director of Programs to develop and implement affiliate’s future construction goals and objectives.

Relationship Management

• Manage relationships with suppliers, contractors and skilled trades/volunteers, with emphasis on strengthening existing relationships and building new relationships
• Serve on Property Acquisition Committee
• Proactively communicate all relevant information to Homeowner Services, Volunteerism, and the Director of Programs

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Five years or more working knowledge of all parts of residential construction (new and rehab).
• Residential construction management background required.
• Desire and ability to promote the mission and values of Habitat.
• Desire to contribute to a culture which embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization and management skills.
• Ability to work well with people, both skilled and unskilled volunteers, and partner families.
• Ability to inspire, train, motivate and challenge staff and volunteers.
• Ability to read, interpret and correct building plans; obtain permits and comply with codes.
• Ability to develop project estimates, budgets and schedules and to secure bids and acquire materials and services.
• Ability to work with subcontractors, engineers, architects and other construction professionals.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. SCHFH will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. SCHFH will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Georgetown, DE 19947: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person