Job Details
Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County is seeking to expand our team by adding a new Construction Manager position. This new position will work in the development, administration and coordination of our Home Ownership and Critical Home Repair projects, and lead volunteers in performing all volunteer friendly aspects of building a home.
Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County (HFHMC) is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global non-profit housing organization. We strive to change the systems that lead to poverty housing and build communities where everyone can afford to live. Our Home Ownership program partners with qualified 1st time homebuyers to build new or rehab existing houses which they purchase at an affordable mortgage upon completion of the work, and our Critical Home Repair program partners with qualified existing homeowners to assist with repairs and accessibility modifications to their homes. Most of the work on these projects is performed by volunteers, led and taught by the construction staff, or by licensed contractors.
The Construction Manager will work with the Director of Construction in the development, procurement, scheduling, coordination and execution of Home Ownership and Critical Home Repair projects, and support our Construction Supervisor, Home Ownership Projects Manager and Home Repair Manager. Our goal is to complete 8-10 Home Ownership and 24-36 Critical Home Repair projects annually, and our finished product is a happy family in a safe, efficient, and affordable home.
Listed below are the key responsibilities. This list is not all inclusive but is a general guideline regarding expected responsibilities of the position.
Administrative Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Construction in the strategic planning and development of our Home Ownership and Critical Home Repair programs
Develop preliminary budgets, and coordinate building and engineering plans for future Home Ownership projects
Work with the Home Ownership Projects Manager in the permitting, contractor scopes of work and material specifications required for approved projects
Work with the Home Repair Manager in developing budgets, project scopes of work, homeowner agreements, contractor scopes of work, and material requirements for approved projects
Prepare and submit applications, budgets and reports specific to the requirements of grants used to fund construction and critical home repair projects
Bid materials and subcontractors in accordance with HFHMC procedures and grant specific bid requirements
Work with the Home Ownership Projects Manager and Home Repair Manager on project scheduling, scheduling of subcontractor work, scheduling of building inspections, and overall coordination for the successful completion of projects
Construction Activities
Assist the Home Repair Manager in assessing the homes of Critical Home Repair applicants to evaluate need and determine scopes of work, and draft inspection reports documenting those findings
Assist the Home Ownership Projects Manager in the planning and tracking of work performed on construction sites for the scheduling of material deliveries, contractors and inspections
Develop and maintain good working relationships with contractors, vendors and donors, while ensuring work quality and value of services is in HFHMC best interests
Lead volunteer build days on Home Ownership and Critical Home Repair projects providing leadership, training, and direction to volunteers with a wide variety of skill levels and backgrounds during all aspects and work phases of a construction project. Explain and teach a wide variety of tasks with patience
Create an encouraging and positive atmosphere on the build sites to provide a positive volunteer experience for all participants
Enforce HFHMC safety policies and practices and OSHA safety standards for all employees, volunteers, contractors, and visitors on the construction sites.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of techniques and principles of residential construction and the safe use of construction tools, and willingness to expand building knowledge thru hands on and remote learning instruction
Familiar with local and state building codes, and how to research new code requirements and building material procedures
Good organizational and time management skills to manage multiple projects at a time
Good interpersonal skills, dealing well with a variety of abilities, backgrounds, cultures, people, personalities, and skills
Good oral and written communication, interpersonal and public relations skills
Good mathematical aptitude to calculate building measurements, quantities, etc
Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite and project management applications
Able to safely lift and position at least twenty-five+ (25+) pounds on a frequent basis
Clear SLED and FBI Check
Punctual and reliable
Timely completion of jobs and responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to use innovative and flexible approaches to resolve challenges, improve work processes and/or focus attention on desired objectives
Dedication to and ability to articulate the Mission and core values of Habitat for Humanity
Job Context
Regularly required to talk and hear.
Required to work at a desk on a computer one day, and spend the next day performing building tasks on a construction site
Requires travel by personal auto between office (McHenry) and project sites throughout McHenry County IL with business mileage reimbursed at the annual IRS mileage rate
Requires occasional participation in after-hours events and/or travel to conferences out of area
Work environment is often outdoors with frequent exposure to construction noise and seasonal weather conditions.
Work effectively with little supervision.
Benefits: Health care match, retirement savings match, paid holidays and time off