A Director of Construction is a high-level manager who directs construction projects from project planning through completion. Manages project budget and schedule; works closely with architects, engineers, trades workers, and clients; supervises construction on site and manages subcontractors; coordinates permits and regulatory compliance as needed for projects.
Position Summary A senior leadership role overseeing 10-15 simultaneous home builds from site layout through completion, directing Construction staff (5-8 people), including Supervisors and Crew Members, as well as subcontractors and vendors. Accountable for project budgets, funding-program compliance, home repair program, and warranty work. Partners with the Director of Construction Strategy & Planning, who handles strategic/organizational planning, while this role focuses on operational leadership and delivery. Full-time, with occasional evening/weekend hours required.
Key Responsibilities Project Management:
Oversee 10-15 active builds; develop master budgets and schedules with Strategy & Planning; coordinate bidding, subcontractors, site layout, and inspections; conduct site visits; hold staff accountable for budget/quality/timeline performance.
Grant & Funding Compliance:
Track grant timelines, prevailing wage, and procurement standards; ensure accurate contractor payment and labor compliance records; partner with finance on reporting.
Contractor Management:
Approve scopes of work, run bidding processes, select and manage contractors, approve payments/change orders, ensure quality and schedule adherence.
Home Repair Program:
Lead all repair program operations — staffing, quoting, scheduling, budgets, quality, and community partnerships.
Warranty Work:
Oversee homeowner warranty requests, contractor coordination, scheduling, and documentation.
Safety, Quality & Compliance:
Develop site safety programs and quality standards; ensure code/regulatory compliance; stay current on industry practices.
Facilities Management:
Maintain and improve Habitat-owned facilities with the Director of Construction Strategy.
Materials & Logistics:
Manage procurement, delivery schedules, vendor relationships, and material costs.
Volunteer Program Oversight:
Direct volunteer engagement, safety, training, and supervision on job sites.
Special Projects:
Support the Executive Director on organizational initiatives as needed. Desired Traits Highly organized, strong problem-solver and decision-maker, excellent communicator, results-oriented, proactive, collaborative, mission-committed, comfortable in fast-paced environments. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of construction project management experience (multiple simultaneous residential projects) Minimum 2 years supervising construction staff/field crews High school diploma required; degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field preferred Experience with Builder Trend or similar PM software preferred; grant compliance/prevailing wage experience a plus Strong budget management and contractor accountability experience Modular home construction experience a plus (not required) Other Requirements Regular local and occasional regional/out-of-state travel; valid driver's license; flexible hours including evenings/weekends; proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office tech; passes criminal background and sex offender checks.
Physical Demands:
Mix of office and extensive fieldwork; walking sites, climbing stairs/ladders, handling materials up to 50 lbs; outdoor work in varying weather conditions; extended standing/walking during site visits.
Reports To:
Executive Director. Direct oversight of Construction Supervisors, Crew Members, and home-repair staff; close partnership with the Director of Construction Strategy. To see the full job description, please go to https://northwesthabitatforhumanity.bamboohr.com/careers
Pay:
From $95,160.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
