Build Project Manager (New Construction), Habitat for Humanity – May 12

Posted by Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia on April 25, 2023

At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (HFHP), we are builders who work alongside, not for others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our stick-to-itiveness. The BUILD Department directly improves the living conditions of low-income families by creating safe, healthy, affordable dwellings through the construction of new multi- and single-unit new housing, whole house rehab projects, and owner-occupied home repair work. The Project Manager-New Construction is responsible for managing all aspects of construction on new construction and gut-rehab build sites, including maintaining project schedules, managing sub-contracted work, overseeing the work of HFHP site teams, directing on-site safety programs, purchasing materials, coordinating volunteer engagement, and representing Habitat to the local community.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of all phases of ground-up residential home construction; strong logistical and scheduling skills; and the demonstrated leadership skills required to maintain and positive and safe work site.

Key Responsibility Areas:

  • Manage and coordinate all aspects of construction on assigned HFHP BUILD sites, oversee site safety and security, keep daily progress logs, serve as a liaison between site team and other members of HFHP staff
  • Maintain detailed construction schedules in coordination with HFHP site teams, and BUILD team leadership; make weekly updates to M.S. Project schedule
  • Manage on-site sub-contracted work: scheduling, site coordination, quality control, design team communication (RFIs, submittals), change order requests
  • Oversee the work of HFHP site teams: material procurement, labor allocations, expense tracking, volunteer engagement, design compliance, quality control
  • Direct on-site safety programs, ensuring that the worksite and all workers on site always meet regulatory safety requirements; maintain documentation for project compliance: e.g. OHSA, EPA, L&I, etc.
  • Represent HFHP in a positive manner and maintain collaborative relationships with all staff, homeowners, sub-contractors, vendors, and others

Application deadline: May 12, 2023

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