Director of Construction and Land Development

Description

Director of Construction and Land Development 70-80K

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 in construction operations and provide management team with strategies and recommendations to implement

Requirements

• 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 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 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

Salary Description

70,000-80,000

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