As Project Manager 1, you are responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of Habitat’s development projects, from site due diligence through construction completion. You will lead the design, planning, and permitting phases by coordinating with architects, engineers, and government entities to ensure timely approvals and compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities also include overseeing the RFP process, preparing project budgets and schedules, and managing property tax exemptions and waivers. During construction, you will coordinate subcontractor performance, ensure safety compliance, and address plan modifications in collaboration with leadership. Regular reporting, team mentoring, and operational oversight are essential to delivering projects efficiently and meeting all project milestones, from feasibility to Certificate of Occupancy.


You’ll be responsible for:
Site Due Diligence
Perform due diligence, including contracting with consultants and engineers.
Research land and home purchase agreements and related vendor contracts in coordination with agency leadership
Manage the maintenance of undeveloped properties

Design, Planning, and Permitting
Coordinate the selection and manage the performance of architects, consultants, engineers, and other project specialists
Coordinate representation before public agencies and community organizations, including developing and maintaining strong relationships with government representatives and making presentations in front of government entities
Manage preparation and processing of all necessary entitlement applications and other required approvals in coordination with the project team
Oversee management of the design process (e.g. selecting/hiring consultants, working with design staff, ensuring the issuance of building permits)
Coordination of property tax exemptions and SDC waiver application process
Lead RFP process for assigned properties
Prepare project budget estimate and schedule

Construction
Coordinate work of sub-contractors working on various projects
Work with Construction Supervisors- review their reports and check sheets
Correct any safety violations in a timely manner
In cooperation with site leadership, manage the performance of sub-contractors and review all approved plans to ensure all specifications and regulations are followed
 
Report to the Director and VP of Construction any necessary modifications of the plans that seem indicated before performing the proposed change
Manage recurring operational tasks for assigned projects and mentor and assist project team colleagues in processes.
Generate and issue regular project reports through company software (Procore)
Ensure all projects meet timelines and are completed from feasibility through a Certificate of Occupation

To be successful in this role, you will have
6-8 years’ experience in construction management, including a minimum of 3 years’ experience with property acquisition, development, and permitting.
Any qualifying combination of education, certification, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Knowledge of estimating and project schedule creation.
Ability to follow processes and lead a team.
A strong culturally sensitive customer service-orientated focus
Commitment to affordable housing development and the mission of Habitat

Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.

To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, you’ll also have:
Experience in real estate finance, and/or planning preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills; effective with diverse audiences
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Experience in using electronic resources to obtain real estate/ownership information
A strong attention to detail; excelling at managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
Strong organization and time management skills

Your work environment and physical demands:
Your workday will be located in a human-paced, team-oriented, business-casual style office setting.
Depending on the position’s responsibilities, you may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on performance, and access to essential work-related resources.
While in the office, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
An office-based role means that your day will be mostly sedentary, with some time spent moving files, open filing cabinets, bending, and/or standing on a stool as necessary.
Occasionally you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.

Your Work Schedule:
40-hour work week, generally Monday - Friday 7:30am-4pm

Your Compensation:
We aim to offer equitable pay and benefits and are committed to transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on a candidate’s willingness and/or ability to negotiate leads to inequities and bias in how employees are compensated.
We determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and the candidate’s competencies for the role demonstrated during the hiring process. Successful candidates are typically hired within the first half of the Pay Range and receive scheduled incremental increases. When starting in this position, your compensation will generally be between $58,650 to $71,459.16 annually. The full range for this position is $58,650 to $85,042.50 annually.

Your Benefits Package:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
100% employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% paid for dependents
100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
100% employer-paid dental insurance for employee; 50% paid for dependents
100% employer-paid disability insurance
Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What to expect when you apply:
We strive to ensure our hiring process is accessible to all applicants. We know your time is valuable and want to acknowledge the time it can take to apply for a position. We ask you to submit your resume, cover letter, and provide three professional references using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact [email protected].

Candidates are reviewed by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a screening phone call or virtual meeting. The final round of candidates will be invited to interview in-person with the hiring team. Occasionally we may request that finalists complete a second round of in-person interviews. We appreciate the time and effort that you put into this process.
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