Construction Project Manager
Reports Directly to: Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity Denton County (HFHDC) Construction Project Manager (CPM) is responsible for all construction projects. CPM duties impact the volunteer services and family services departments. In addition to providing leadership on the jobsite, Knowledge of “turn-key” house construction, project management and organizational skills are essential for this position. Jobsite production, material, and subcontractor management must be handled appropriately for the affiliate to see steady progress in its building program.
Basic Functions:
To ensure the physical building of planned HFHDC homes. Will provide specific project planning, supervision, and oversight for construction sites. Ensure that the planned construction activities are carried out; the sites are prepared for construction activity; tasks are identified and communicated; and that volunteers are being utilized appropriately. Provide construction skill and expertise where needed either through training and leading of volunteers or through actual hands-on labor. Ability to create task/job aids for ensuring that best methods and practices are incorporated in the construction process. Coordinate with homeowner services manager to provide sweat equity opportunity and to coordinate details related to building specifics.
Professional Requirements:
•Partial college degrees would be a plus
•A minimum of three five years in a similar position
•Managed a group or groups of more than 10 personnel
•Computer savvy in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to create PDF documents is a MUST.
Physical Abilities:
•Requires ability to perform work at a consistent heavy-duty level
Must be able to lift 30+ pounds on a consistent basis.
•Will have to walk, stand, squat, climb, bend, work at an 8-foot or higher heights on a regular basis
•Ability to drive a truck/trailer and manage the trailer into close situations
Required Abilities:
•Residential construction knowledge, skill, and experience
•Ability to read blueprints
•Ability to lead, motivate, organize, and maximize the resources of regular, skilled volunteer labor
•Ability to plan and lead construction site activities to effectively utilize all volunteer labor
•Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively on-site volunteer support
•Knowledge, skill, and abilities relative to building codes, zoning ordinances and general construction and building regulations
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
PLANNING/SITE DEVELOPMENT
•Develop house and site plans, ensure site preparation, site plans will include the weekly schedule from Day 1 until completion adjusting weekly based on progress
•Maintain relationships with local architects, engineers, contractors, and sources to facilitate effective site development, coordinating with executive director.
•Communicate site development plans to key volunteers
CONSTRUCTION
•Maintain awareness of building codes and contractor licensing requirements, ensuring that HFHDC has proper records and licenses in place from all subcontractors
•Serve as staff liaison to the Building Committee
•Acquire approvals and permits from all relevant City department officials for project development
•Ensure material management adheres to policy and maintain material security on jobsite, ensure material required for each day of onsite activity is on site
•Adhere to quality workmanship principles, complying with all applicable local, state, and U.S. official building codes
•Establish reasonable progress schedule for projects on a weekly basis to Habitat Executive Director and key Building Committee members
•Collaborate with Family Services Manager to determine proper response to homeowner warranty issues; maintain written record of all issues
•Keep Executive Director apprised of all workplace safety incidences, including vehicles, immediately following an incident. Complete proper incident reports and insurance reports, as necessary
FISCAL
•Prepare accurate material take-offs, equipment needed, and cost estimates for each project
•Secure professional subcontractors, as needed, including collection of their insurance/waivers
•Create vendor list and process for strategic requests for in-kind material donations from regular suppliers
•Monitor authorized purchasers list with all vendors and ensure adherence to material purchase policy that requires two people to sign off on every invoice for charged materials
•Review and analyze job costs after each project’s completion to more accurately estimate next project’s costs
•Ensure all invoices/ receipts are coded appropriately and turned into the office manager on a weekly basis
GENERAL
•Participate as member of the HFHDC leadership team with willingness, creativity, and a positive attitude
•Keep Executive Director informed of issues that have potential to become situations requiring the director’s involvement. This would include major funding potential, property and in-kind material donation opportunities, compliments and complaints from volunteers, homeowners, vendors, subcontractors
•Assist in other areas of affiliate operations as requested by executive director
Experience:
•Construction Project Management: 3 years (Preferred)
•construction: 5 years (Preferred)
Habitat for Humanity Denton County (HFHDC) Construction Project Manager (CPM) is responsible for all construction projects. CPM duties impact the volunteer services and family services departments. In addition to providing leadership on the jobsite, Knowledge of “turn-key” house construction, project management and organizational skills are essential for this position. Jobsite production, material, and subcontractor management must be handled appropriately for the affiliate to see steady progress in its building program.
Basic Functions:
To ensure the physical building of planned HFHDC homes. Will provide specific project planning, supervision, and oversight for construction sites. Ensure that the planned construction activities are carried out; the sites are prepared for construction activity; tasks are identified and communicated; and that volunteers are being utilized appropriately. Provide construction skill and expertise where needed either through training and leading of volunteers or through actual hands-on labor. Ability to create task/job aids for ensuring that best methods and practices are incorporated in the construction process. Coordinate with homeowner services manager to provide sweat equity opportunity and to coordinate details related to building specifics.
Professional Requirements:
•Partial college degrees would be a plus
•A minimum of three five years in a similar position
•Managed a group or groups of more than 10 personnel
•Computer savvy in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and the ability to create PDF documents is a MUST.
Physical Abilities:
•Requires ability to perform work at a consistent heavy-duty level
Must be able to lift 30+ pounds on a consistent basis.
•Will have to walk, stand, squat, climb, bend, work at an 8-foot or higher heights on a regular basis
•Ability to drive a truck/trailer and manage the trailer into close situations
Required Abilities:
•Residential construction knowledge, skill, and experience
•Ability to read blueprints
•Ability to lead, motivate, organize, and maximize the resources of regular, skilled volunteer labor
•Ability to plan and lead construction site activities to effectively utilize all volunteer labor
•Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively on-site volunteer support
•Knowledge, skill, and abilities relative to building codes, zoning ordinances and general construction and building regulations
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
PLANNING/SITE DEVELOPMENT
•Develop house and site plans, ensure site preparation, site plans will include the weekly schedule from Day 1 until completion adjusting weekly based on progress
•Maintain relationships with local architects, engineers, contractors, and sources to facilitate effective site development, coordinating with executive director.
•Communicate site development plans to key volunteers
CONSTRUCTION
•Maintain awareness of building codes and contractor licensing requirements, ensuring that HFHDC has proper records and licenses in place from all subcontractors
•Serve as staff liaison to the Building Committee
•Acquire approvals and permits from all relevant City department officials for project development
•Ensure material management adheres to policy and maintain material security on jobsite, ensure material required for each day of onsite activity is on site
•Adhere to quality workmanship principles, complying with all applicable local, state, and U.S. official building codes
•Establish reasonable progress schedule for projects on a weekly basis to Habitat Executive Director and key Building Committee members
•Collaborate with Family Services Manager to determine proper response to homeowner warranty issues; maintain written record of all issues
•Keep Executive Director apprised of all workplace safety incidences, including vehicles, immediately following an incident. Complete proper incident reports and insurance reports, as necessary
FISCAL
•Prepare accurate material take-offs, equipment needed, and cost estimates for each project
•Secure professional subcontractors, as needed, including collection of their insurance/waivers
•Create vendor list and process for strategic requests for in-kind material donations from regular suppliers
•Monitor authorized purchasers list with all vendors and ensure adherence to material purchase policy that requires two people to sign off on every invoice for charged materials
•Review and analyze job costs after each project’s completion to more accurately estimate next project’s costs
•Ensure all invoices/ receipts are coded appropriately and turned into the office manager on a weekly basis
GENERAL
•Participate as member of the HFHDC leadership team with willingness, creativity, and a positive attitude
•Keep Executive Director informed of issues that have potential to become situations requiring the director’s involvement. This would include major funding potential, property and in-kind material donation opportunities, compliments and complaints from volunteers, homeowners, vendors, subcontractors
•Assist in other areas of affiliate operations as requested by executive director
Experience:
•Construction Project Management: 3 years (Preferred)
•construction: 5 years (Preferred)
