Austin Habitat for Humanity is the forward-thinking Affordable Homeownership provider in the Austin area. Through faith in action, we engage the community in building homes, community, and hope. Join our service-oriented team to help build a better Austin. AHFH MISSION Seeking to put God’s love into action, Austin Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. VISION A world where everyone has a decent place to live. OUR CORE VALUES Forward Thinking Collaborative Service Oriented COMPANY PAID BENEFITS:
Medical, Vision, Dental, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability - EE only paid 100%
10 vacation days per year
10 sick days per year
8 holidays per year
7 dayspersonal time off
401K Savings
20% ReStore Discount
JOB SUMMARY:
The AHFH New Construction Director is responsible for providing leadership for all new construction projects. This includes multiple developments of approximately 25 -50 homes annually. Responsibilities include implementing all Requests for Proposals, coordinating subcontractors, oversite of all procurement for supplies and materials, facilitating and tracking contracts and implementing Austin Habitats home warranty program.
AGENCY EXPECTATIONS:
Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency
Adheres to Agency policy and procedures
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude and upholds organizational core values
Works in collaboration with supervisor and staff to implement organizational strategic goals
Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility and efficient time management
Facilitate requests for proposals (RFPs) and proposal evaluation and selection for subcontractor work
Building plan & schematic review
Work with local and national suppliers to procure material, including in-kind donation
Manage procurement process to ensure adherence to organizational policy and funder requirements.
Develop and coordinate project schedules and maintain process for project team adherence and accountability to timelines
Manage subcontractor scheduling in coordination with field staff on multiple sites
Code invoices to appropriate projects and activities
Manage Construction Warranty process and/or staff members for all homes sold including coordination with Homeownership Programs department to schedule warranty
Ensure that projects are completed on schedule, according to contractual conditions within budget and adherence to high standards of quality construction
Ensure all supplies and tools are available so day-to-day construction runs smoothly
Maintains good relationships with all stakeholders; volunteers, donors and municipalities
Supervise and support Project Managers, Site Supervisors and AmeriCorp team members
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Required Skills:
Strong organizational skills and time management
Experience administering residential construction projects including material acquisition and subcontractor oversight
Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse populations
Ability to read construction plan sets
Working knowledge of building trades including foundation, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, green building and how each impacts each other including working with structural engineers, architects and designers
Has reliable transportation to commute to job sites in various locations throughout the AHFH service area including a valid Texas drivers license and proof of current auto liability insurance
High level of interpersonal, written and verbal skills
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Acrobat
Required Experience:
Fiver years direct construction experience
Project management experience
Hands-on field residential construction experience
Required Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
College degree in construction or management related field: or commensurate industry related experience of five years
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Preferred Skills:
Excellent work ethic
Hands-on, flexible and detail oriented
Proficiency with ProCore
Proficiency with Smartsheet
Preferred Experience:
City of Austin building experience
Austin Energy Green Building
Managed teams of at least 3 direct reports
Worked with economically and culturally diverse populations
COMPENSATION :
$75,000 - $80,000 commensurate with experience
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is required to spend the majority of the day on their feet; required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls. They will reach with arms and hands, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs. Specific vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are required. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to prevailing weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to excessive. Austin Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and allother employment practices. Powered by JazzHR
