General Contracting Program Manager

Job Details

Job Location

Woodpark Warehouse - Charlotte, NC

Position Type

Full-time, Exempt

Job Shift

Monday through Friday

Job Category

Construction

Description

Mission-Driven Career Opportunity

One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation and financial literacy training.

As a New Construction Program Manager, you'll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.

Why Join Habitat?

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Industry-leading healthcare, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Work / life balance supported by generous PTO
• Career development and promotion opportunities
• Casual working environment
• Retirement planning a 403(b) with 3% organizational match

What Requirements Are Needed to be Successful in This Position :

Manage overall operations for General Contracting projects including permitting, contracts, bidding, and daily oversite of Site Supervisors.

Perform and manage others in the performance directly related to building Habitat homes, while upholding the standard of partnerships, quality, safety, and team participation.

Essential Functions

Communication

• Communicate with internal and external contacts about all aspects of General Contracting projects
• Develop and maintain good communication with building suppliers, subcontractors, trade professionals, volunteer group leaders and other potential volunteers and donors.
• Communicate with subcontractors and inspectors to ensure that their tasks are completed thoroughly, efficiently, and with minimal call-backs.
• Provide support and information to other departments when appropriate.

Team Management

• Perform all internal quality control inspections on General Contracted Projects
• Manage Site Supervisors on handling all aspects of new construction process
• Manage internal inspection forms to assist in field inspections by both the manager and supervisor
• Ensure Site Supervisors are maintaining communication with Habitat Homebuyers adhering to established practices
• Train staff on plan reading, project scheduling, and project management
• Use volunteers on builds where necessary, reasonable, or assigned

Project Management

• Manage General Contractors and subcontractors through the entire build process on fully subcontracted new construction homes
• Create and maintain relationships with contractors for all phases of construction
• Solicit, track, and award bids as required
• Perform all internal quality control inspections on General Contracted Projects as required
• Schedule forecasting and planning for current and future fiscal year
• Establish and track budgets for GC Program projects to ensure efficient use of HFHCR funds
• For all General Contracted projects, manage the entire permitting process
• Manage external General Contractors on builds to find savings and complete all internal inspections on these homes.
• Monitor and inspect the work and practices of all subcontractors for adherence to building code and energy efficiency requirements
• Monitor and enforce HFH and OSHA safety requirements for all subcontractors
• Manage use or and report GIK product and services use, and report correctly
• Work with the Development Department to ensure compliance with all local and federal grant and bidding requirements on applicable projects
• Documentation and file management of projects / homes as well as necessary administrative duties.
• As an OSHA Competent Person, assist in leading efforts towards accomplishing a comprehensive construction safety program.

Qualifications

Other Duties : Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region-related tasks as requested by Supervisor.

Education / Skills :

• Project Management Experience
• Construction Experience, excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills
• CPR / First Aid, OSHA 10-hour, OSHA Competent Person (HFHI training)

Preferred Skills :

• NC General Contractors License or Qualifier Status
• familiarity with Energy Star and System Vision program requirements
• prior experience with Habitat for Humanity

Physical Requirements :

Ability to work on construction sites up to 40 hours / week : lifting 75 lbs. unassisted, climbing ladders / scaffolding, working on roof and in crawl spaces, and maneuvering over uneven ground.

Ability to work in an office environment up to 40 hours / week.

Internal Interactions : Construction, Family Services, Development Departments

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Project Management Experience
• Construction Experience, excellent communication and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills
• CPR / First Aid, OSHA 10-hour, OSHA Competent Person (HFHI training, provided by HCR upon hire if not already certified)
• NC General Contractors License or Qualifier Status preferred
• Familiarity with Energy Star and System Vision program requirements preferred
• Prior experience with Habitat for Humanity preferred
• Willingness to collaborate with other departments and team members

Work Environment

This position requires working indoors in an office environment, and outdoors on construction sites in all types of weather as needed.

Physical Demands

Ability to work on construction sites up to 40 hours / week : lifting 75 lbs. unassisted, climbing ladders / scaffolding, working on roof and in crawl spaces, and maneuvering over uneven ground.

Ability to work in an office environment up to 40 hours / week.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time