Director of Construction and Land Development

Director of Construction and Land Development 70-80K

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and manage housing construction and repair programs for growing Habitat for Humanity affiliate, to include :
• Develop and / or approve new house designs, site plans, remodel and repair standards.
• Evaluate and recommend new construction, remodel and repair methods and operations.
• Continue to investigate and implement construction technologies to improve energy efficiency, lower overall cost of ownership and maintenance for homeowners.
• Develop and oversee relationships with subcontractors, vendors, suppliers.
• Oversee construction budget and ensure overall cost efficiency of building program.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations and other guidelines to ensure highest quality and safety of construction.
• Promote innovation in energy efficiency designs and construction practices to meet or exceed NC System Vision standards.
• Develop and ensure construction operational efficiency to ensure that affiliate continues to grow the capacity to serve families, neighborhoods and communities.
• Oversee property acquisition and land development functions.
• Provide direct supervision of Construction Site Managers and overall supervision of construction staff and ensure accountability of staff in achieving goals.
• Develop training and operational strategies for staff and experienced volunteer leadership to grow volunteer capacity to meet growing needs.
• Provide ongoing accounting of construction costs to Executive Director and Director of Finance and Administration.
• Provide leadership representing the construction program on Management Team, the Board of Directors and various external constituencies.
• Seek continuous improvement in construction operations and provide management team with strategies and recommendations to implement.

RequirementsKnowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong construction knowledge, with demonstrated proficiency in residential building and renovation.
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, OSHA and other governmental regulations.
• Experience with energy-efficient construction techniques, with desired experience and / or interest in green-building, sustainability, weatherization techniques.
• Knowledge of budgets and financial management tools.
• Strong knowledge of local real estate market and land development issues.
• Understanding of affordable housing issues and strengths and challenges of low-wealth communities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; competent in basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Skilled in strategic thinking and planning, incorporating input from a variety of groups.
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, project management and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and with people of varied backgrounds.
• Commitment to core values of Habitat for Humanity, including service, collaboration, diversity, stewardship.
• Interest in networking with peers in construction field, including local Home Builders Association, other local / statewide groups, and Habitat for Humanity International.

Educational and Certification Requirements

• Current N.C. General Contractors License required.
• Minimum of associates degree in job-related or comparable field; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Additional certifications or continuing education reflecting recent trends in construction industry highly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction and / or land development.

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