Habitat Lincoln is one of more than 1,300 local affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International. We are locally governed by a board of directors and have a growing staff. We are poised for significant growth over the next five years and we are looking for dependable, passionate people to help us in our mission.
To accommodate for the growth, our organization is hiring a Construction Project Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Creating and overseeing day-to-day operations of Habitat Lincoln's various construction programs, including preparation, planning, permitting, and building new construction houses and managing home rehabs.
- Engaging, managing and coordinating the on-site construction team, including future Habitat homeowners, regular construction volunteers, volunteer groups, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, etc.
- Partner with resource development, volunteer services, and homeowner services staff to employ the Habitat model.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in construction-related program and/or equivalent experience (at least four years of managing construction, preferably residential)
- Minimum of four years' management experience, including direct 2 supervision (required)
- Must be willing to undergo a background check and drug screening
- Ability to develop a construction program that ties supplies, labor (sub-contract, staff and volunteers) management, budgeting, and production schedule to meet specified construction goals.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Possess a general contractor's license or obtain one within six months of employment.
- Experience in negotiating with and managing subcontractors
- Experience working with planning documents, including CAD drawing of house plans, etc.
- High level of comfort driving trucks, towing trailers, and handling heavy machinery, tools and equipment.
- Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, Internet operations, and experience using construction management software
- High level of proficiency with carpentry and all other aspects of residential home construction, including home repairs and rehabilitation.
- Interest in working with disadvantaged families and commitment to affordable housing
- Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday schedule, as well as occasional overtime to accomplish construction deadlines, accommodate volunteers and donors, or as asked by supervisor.
- OSHA certification a plus.
- Must obtain Habitat for Humanity's competent person safety training certification immediately upon hire.
Benefits: Medical insurance coverage (Habitat pays 75% of the premium for the employee; coverage is available for dependents at full cost to the employee); dental, and vision (paid by employee) group life/Accidental death, short-term and long-term disability (paid by Habitat). 401(k) plan with 3% match; vacation and sick time; paid holidays; ReStore discount.