Director of New Home Construction

Company Overview: At Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey, Inc. (HabitatSCNJ), we are builders who work alongside, not for others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our belief that everyone deserves a decent place to live. HabitatSCNJ aims to support our mission of putting faith into action through partnering with families in need and volunteers to transform lives through decent and affordable housing. For more information about HabitatSCNJ visit https://www.HabitatSCNJ.org/.
 
Director of New Home Construction
 
Job Classification: Exempt
Office Hours: Monday-Friday (8.30am to 4.30pm) 40 hours per week.
 
Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000
 
Location: Moorestown, NJ (Affiliate Office) with travel between construction and job sites required
 
The Director of New Home Construction is responsible to maximize the annual number of families served in Burlington, Camden, Mercer, Middlesex and Atlantic Counties, through newly constructed homes. The ideal candidate will have experience in residential projects including both new and renovation work in unoccupied locations. This individual leads the overall site development, construction planning, scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, and on-site construction for all new home build projects. This role ensures project completions to code within the needed timeframes and budgets. While conforming to HFHI standards and guidelines. The Director of New Home Construction works with the Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Neighborhood Revitalization Director, Construction Committee, Finance and other departments to meet the needs of homeowners and achieve the mission and goals. The ideal candidate has passion for building, construction, safety, and can lead projects while maintaining and developing relationships with co-workers, subcontractors, and community/team volunteers. This position reports to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer.

Primary Duties and Responsibility include but not limited to: -

• Work with the Chief Financial and Operating Officer to plan and develop strategies for evaluation of new properties including negotiating with government partners on site location, acquisition, land use requirements, financing and development.
• Develop overall budgets, plans and schedules that allow the proper materials, work teams, and other resources to be ready for all projects on time.
• Establish predevelopment processes and detailed timeline for projects using scheduling software.
• Collaborate with the architect to design simple, decent, affordable homes that meet code, meet homeowner needs, fit within budgeted resources, and meet environmental standards.
• Utilize appropriate third-party experts and Construction Committee for review.
• Establish specific total development cost budget by line item and timeline for construction, and manage expense budget.
• Assign an appropriate on-site construction leader to work with and educate Volunteers.
• Partner with the Community Engagement Director to ensure the optimal use of volunteer resources to achieve successful projects.
• Work within the Constructions Committee to regularly review and adapt (if needed) affiliate building methods to reflect current best practices, with particular attention to HFHI Construction Standards and Guidelines.
• Hire, train and supervise construction staff, along with the Neighborhood Revitalization Director, to ensure compliance and oversight of staff, volunteers, and Vista/AmeriCorp members while on the multiple home building sites. Strong emphasis on safety and environmental standards.
• Provide on-site leadership and hands-on building support when needed.

• Demonstrated ability to plan and lead multiple construction projects at the same time with a 5-year pipeline.  
• Minimum 5 years of experience planning projects and managing employees and subcontractors.
• Substantial knowledge of land use, zoning, permitting, utilities, stormwater, and government requirements with ability to coordinate projects with government offices
• Plan projects from acquisition through completion.
• Substantial knowledge of residential construction needed to oversee all aspects of building projects.
• Plan projects from acquisition through completion.
• Bachelor's degree (Preferred).

• Ability to apply construction knowledge to scheduling, coordinating, and participating in general construction work activities
• Ability to read and interpret standard residential construction blueprints and specifications
• Basic mathematical aptitude to calculate building, area, and volume measurements, quantities, etc.
• Significant experience leading, managing, supervising, and motivating individuals, teams, and other leaders
• Ability to lead and work with volunteers to complete projects and develop capabilities
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, including written and verbal capabilities and practice of keeping all stakeholders informed
• Ability to work effectively with people of different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize, coordinate, delegate, and manage multiple work activities effectively
• Customer-oriented approach and practice of serving others
• Ability to find creative ways to overcome obstacles and embrace change
• Demonstrated capability to apply learning from experience and grow one’s talent
• Accountability for results
• Strong record of respecting and supporting team members and associates
• Flexibility regarding work assignments and work hours
• Must attend and pass “Competent Person” Training with Habitat for Humanity International within 6 months of hire