The Director of Construction for Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County FL, Inc. is a vital team member of our organization. The ideal candidate holds a true passion for helping our families’ dream of homeownership become a reality.
Job Description for Director of Construction
Classification: Exempt
Status: Full-time
Supervisor: Executive Director
Evaluation: 90 days; annual thereafter
I. QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be adept with all stages of residential real estate and residential construction industry
- Skilled knowledge of construction trades to instruct and supervise other craftsmen and unskilled volunteers alike
- Highly effective organization, communication and human relation skills
- Possess patience, good training skills and be able to work with people at their level
- Familiarity with processes and procedures in obtaining building permits and inspections
- Developed understanding of financial management, cash flow and cost analysis
- Position often requires work beyond traditional hours of employment
II. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for all aspects of residential real estate construction, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting and completion of each home
- Secure building permits and ensure that all inspections are scheduled and passed in a timely manner
- Coordinate the work assignments for site supervisors and verify the work completed
- Ensure that all staff and volunteers work safely, have proper safety equipment and instruction, and the site is in compliance with OSHA standards
- Follow-up with site supervisors to plan the weekly work of Habitat construction volunteers and Habitat families
- Oversee volunteers’ performance for quality purpose with effective and positive communication
- Coordinate with site supervisors of the day-to-day work to make sure they complete their tasks including but not limited to the following: order materials, schedule subcontractors and inspections and schedule work days with volunteer coordinator
- Review, analyze and recommend materials and service vendors based on competitive pricing and availability
- Develop budget for each home and construction projects, including bidding of contracts of trade companies
- Build partnerships to increase in-kind donations for materials and/or labor
- Maintain all inventories of all Habitat tools, supplies, building materials, equipment, etc., ensuring their operation, condition and security
- Keep the various warehouses and storage facilities in an orderly manner, ensuring that all supplies and equipment are properly accounted for and available for use
- Review, code and approve all expenses related to construction
- Maintain contact and good relations with skilled construction professionals and suppliers in the Tampa Bay community
- Schedule and attend all Construction Committee meetings and weekly staff meetings
- Tour sites for potential home development with thorough knowledge of HFHHC standards of location, site improvement and family desirability standards and provide written reviews and recommendations
- Search and find suitable sites for our rehab programs, visit with homeowner candidates to make a scope of work and budget for each project
- Direct the acquisition of all construction-related materials, including preparation of estimates, bidding and ordering
- Manage all subcontracted labor, including scheduling, directing and coordinating for electrical, plumbing, HVAC, utility and site preparation
- Coordinate inspections and perform pre-inspections for OSHA compliance
- Manage construction process in order to meet goals for home construction as specified by board of directors
- Investigate alternative building materials to take advantage of new methods and technologies
- Maintain project management and timeline scheduling system for staff and volunteers
- Provide a weekly report to Executive Director and other reports as needed
III. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s Degree is highly preferred
- General Contractor license required in active status or qualify to obtain license
- Five years’ experience in residential real estate construction, with neighborhood development experience preferred
- Experience working with governmental agencies and officials
- Construction supervisory experience required in new construction and rehab work
- Ability to maintain and manage work for multiple properties and projects
- Support a positive atmosphere at the job site by maintaining a positive, professional, safe and harassment-free work environment
- Serve as ambassador for Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County Florida, Inc. on the worksite and in the community
- Public speaking and presentation skills desirable
- Valid driver’s license required
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Equal Opportunity Employer.
Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County FL, Inc. (HFHHC) is a 501(3)c corporation, focusing on showing the love of God to first-time homebuyers and families in Hillsborough County by giving them a hand-up, not a hand-out. Habitat homebuyers must donate 300 “Sweat Equity” hours, be able to assist with closing costs and make monthly mortgage payments. Habitat homes are sold to our homeowners at no profit with a no-interest mortgage.
