(New) Construction Project Manager

Come be part of the affordable, homeownership movement! Join us and make an impact on people’s lives! Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco believes in the power of homeownership to create generational impact. To this end, we build homes for first-time homeowners and sustain homeownership by helping long-time homeowners retain their home as an asset for generations to come. 

Construction Project Manager

Salary Range: $120,000-$130,000/year DOE

What We Do

Come be part of the affordable, home-ownership movement! Join us and make an impact on people’s lives! Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco believes in the power of homeownership to create generational impact. To this end, we build homes for first-time homeowners and sustain homeownership by helping vulnerable homeowners retain their home as an asset for generations to come. 

Your Impact

The Construction Project Manager supports the construction of new housing developments, including updating the CEO, VP, and other internal teams on construction status. The PM is responsible for conducting regular site checks to the review the progress and ensure proper safety standards are followed.  This position manages project buyout, budgets, schedules, and documentation across multiple projects. They coordinate construction projects across a diverse team of Habitat’s internal Development, Finance, and Construction staff, as well as consultants, vendors, subcontractors, volunteers, and homeowners. The ideal candidate for this role understands multi-family residential housing development, can interpret construction drawings, and create a detailed budget, has excellent organizational abilities, and builds strong relationships. This position reports to the Senior Director of Construction.  

Primary Responsibilities

Construction Management (85%)

• Reviews proposed design for new construction projects in predevelopment; evaluate compatibility with HGSF standards; develop preliminary project cost estimates and schedules, develop bid documents and Request for Proposals 
• Develops Scopes of Work and material take-offs, solicit labor and material bids from subcontractors and vendors, provide construction cost estimates with regular monthly updates 
• Prepares and manages project schedules in collaboration with Superintendents and incorporating subcontractor input, ensure that all projects are delivered on-time 
• Manages materials procurement, strategically taking advantage of donated items 
• Prepares, reviews, and manages subcontractor contracts with buy-out log and tracker, POs, change orders and monthly billings  
• Manages the monthly construction draw process, acquiring payment approvals, updating construction budgets, preparing the final construction draw and retention release 
• Prepares Submittal Schedule, tracks and coordinates response to RFI’s and Submittals on Procore, provide tracking logs at monthly Project Management meetings 
• Coordinates project sustainability requirements between Superintendents and consultants 
• Schedules and facilitates regular project meetings, develop agenda, issue meeting minutes, assist the Superintendent to prepare the 3-week look-ahead schedule and coordinate with Project Schedule 
• Uses Procore to track all project information, building out use of the software to meet org needs 
• Prepares warranty and maintenance manuals and other related materials as needed for new homeowners and HOA’s, track close-out procedures with Subcontractors and Suppliers 
• Works with city building departments to obtain approvals and pull permits as needed, generate permit tracker, and oversee inspection records 

Department Leadership (10%)

• Provides internal and external reporting on construction projects to staff, funders, and stakeholders 
• Supports and collaborate with colleagues to set strategy and improve processes and operations 
• Serves as liaison between field and office staff to support smooth communications, operations and understanding 
• Takes on other projects as assigned 

Other Duties as Assigned (5%) 

• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field or equivalent experience 
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a construction project manager or similar position 
• Strong proficiency with project management software including Excel, Project and Procore 
• In-depth knowledge of multi-family residential construction and ability to read and interpret plans 
• Experienced at bidding, developing, and managing detailed project budgets 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills  
• Self-directed and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision 
• Effective prioritization and organizational skills; strong attention to detail 
• Ability to build great relationships with city inspectors, vendors, subcontractors, and team members 
• Must be able to pass background check (In accordance with state and county law: convictions do not necessarily rule out employment, it depends on the nature and severity of the conviction and is evaluated on a case by case basis, check is conducted on last 7 years only.) 

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) /PRINCEII certification is a plus 
• Background or interest in affordable housing and community development issues is a plus 

Work Environment

This role works in a professional office setting on construction sites.  Work on site is outdoors with conditions that occasionally include inclement weather, heat, and humidity. Noise level will be loud at times. Work on heights required.  Ability to travel to jobsites in our service region is required. (Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties) 

Physical Demands

This role is largely sedentary, however work on construction sites require the following:  Must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Movement and use of limbs.  This position requires good manual dexterity, coordination and stamina, and the ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds, go up and down stairs, ladders. Must be able to frequently communicate in English (verbal), including hazard communication.  Must be able to recognize and respond to potential hazards based on both visual and auditory warnings systems. 

Benefits

Compensation for this role is competitive, DOE. This full-time position offers medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program (EAP), Flex Savings Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA) 403b retirement account with a company match up to 5% (based on tenure), commuter benefits, tuition/education reimbursement, 20 paid vacation days, 3 front loaded sick days (accrue up to 80 hours per year), and 13 paid holidays 

EEO: Habitat Greater San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer. Habitat Greater San Francisco strives to reflect the diverse community it serves. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.  

Habitat GSF receives federal funds through Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) and is required by federal law, to the greatest extent possible, to provide job training and employment opportunities to Section 3 residents. *Section 3 residents are defined as public housing residents or low-income persons who live in metropolitan area or non-metropolitan counties where HUD-assisted projects are located.