Description

Director of Construction and Land Development 70-80K
Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County


Core ResponsibilitiesDevelop 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 standardsEvaluate and recommend new construction, remodel and repair methods and operationsContinue to investigate and implement construction technologies to improve energy efficiency, lower overall cost of ownership and maintenance for homeownersDevelop and oversee relationships with subcontractors, vendors, suppliersOversee construction budget and ensure overall cost efficiency of building programEnsure compliance with building codes, regulations and other guidelines to ensure highest quality and safety of constructionPromote innovation in energy efficiency designs and construction practices to meet or exceed NC System Vision standardsDevelop and ensure construction operational efficiency to ensure that affiliate continues to grow the capacity to serve families, neighborhoods and communitiesOversee property acquisition and land development functionsProvide direct supervision of Construction Site Managers and overall supervision of construction staff and ensure accountability of staff in achieving goalsDevelop training and operational strategies for staff and experienced volunteer leadership to grow volunteer capacity to meet growing needsProvide ongoing accounting of construction costs to Executive Director and Director of Finance and AdministrationProvide 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

RequirementsStrong construction knowledge, with demonstrated proficiency in residential building and renovationStrong knowledge of applicable building codes, OSHA and other governmental regulationsExperience with energy-efficient construction techniques, with desired experience and/or interest in green-building, sustainability, weatherization techniquesKnowledge of budgets and financial management toolsStrong knowledge of local real estate market and land development issuesUnderstanding of affordable housing issues and strengths and challenges of low-wealth communities Strong oral and written communication skills; competent in basic Microsoft Office applicationsSkilled in strategic thinking and planning, incorporating input from variety of groupsDemonstrated excellence in organizational, project management and administrative skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision and with people of varied backgroundsCommitment to core values of Habitat for Humanity, including service, collaboration, diversity, stewardshipInterest in networking with peers in construction field, including local Home Builders Association, other local/statewide groups, and Habitat for Humanity International

Educational and Certification RequirementsCurrent N.C. General Contractors License requiredMinimum of associates degree in job-related or comparable field; bachelor’s degree preferredAdditional certifications or continuing education reflecting recent trends in construction industry highly preferredMinimum of 7 years of experience in construction and/or land development
Salary Description70,000-80,000
Apply via link: https://habitatforsyth.org/employment/

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