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 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

Salary Description

• 70,000-80,000

Apply via link: https://habitatforsyth.org/employment/

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