Director of Construction Project Management

$95,000 - $115,000/Yr

Habitat For Humanity Of Southern Santa Barbara County - Santa Barbara, CA

Full-time - Senior

Santa Barbara, CA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Construction Project Manager (Director) position at Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County is a full-time executive role that plays a crucial part in overseeing two primary programs: Housing Preservation and Developing New Homeownership Opportunities. This position is designed for an individual with a strong background in construction project management, particularly someone who has local knowledge and relationships with building and construction jurisdictions in Southern Santa Barbara County. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years of experience in construction project management and a passion for helping low-income individuals and families build or improve their homes. In this role, the Director will lead various initiatives, including project management of home repair and rehabilitation programs, new construction projects, and government contract management. The Director will also be responsible for leading the Building and Construction Committee, which is a volunteer leadership group that provides expertise and guidance related to the organization's mission. The position requires collaboration with fundraising and volunteer teams to support new housing projects, as well as oversight of partnerships with architects and licensed general contractors to ensure that construction milestones are met within budget and timeline. The Director will also manage the proper expenditure of grants and government contracts, coordinate with the fundraising team on capital fundraising initiatives, and facilitate in-kind product donations while ensuring compliance with construction standards set by Habitat for Humanity International. Additionally, the Director will work closely with the Home Repair Project Manager to develop systems for executing home repairs, ensuring program compliance related to safety and subcontractors, and providing project reporting to funders and community partners. This role is not only about managing projects but also about building relationships and fostering a collaborative environment among volunteers, donors, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Housing Preservation and New Homeownership Opportunities programs.
• Lead the Building and Construction Committee to provide expertise and guidance.
• Partner with fundraising and volunteer teams to support new housing projects.
• Develop processes for selecting requests for proposals and qualifications for construction professionals.
• Provide oversight of architect and licensed general contractor partnerships.
• Manage the expenditure of grants and government contracts, reconciling expenses and updating budgets.
• Coordinate with the fundraising team on capital fundraising initiatives.
• Facilitate in-kind product donations and ensure compliance with construction standards.
• Develop systems for executing home repairs and work with volunteers and contractors.
• Ensure program compliance related to safety and subcontractors, serving as the designated safety leader.

Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of construction project management experience.
• Familiarity with building codes, safety regulations, and permitting requirements in Santa Barbara and California.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite, database management, and project management software.
• Valid California Driver's License and must be insurable under company policy.
• Ability to transport heavy objects (40-50 lbs) to support construction job sites.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required.
• Experience with Neighborly software for project management.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Vision insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Flexible work environment with a $1,000 home office stipend