Site Manager

Overview

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh (HFHGN) is a growing affiliate building approximately 10 homes a year in the City of Newburgh. The Site Manager manages all aspects of the affiliate’s construction activities on-site including planning daily tasks, preparing and breaking down sites for build day, ensuring volunteers

This position works with staff and volunteers to ensure the overall construction build goals are well planned, executed, and achieved. The site manager reports directly to the Director of Construction.

Workweek: Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm.

Responsibilities

Planning and Design

• Develop comprehensive construction documents
• Process Architectural Review Commission, Planning Board and Zoning Board documents
• Solicit Bids for materials and services including environmental testing and structural surveys
• Successfully navigate the permitting process
• Create project budgets and schedules
• Develop and effectively implement a master schedule
• Investigate alternative building materials and products
• Coordinate architectural and engineering design
• Construction Management
• Oversee work of the Site Coordinators
• Build the construction schedule and work lists in conjunction with the construction team
• Manage the Building Committee
• Coordinate and oversee subcontractors
• Conduct site visits regularly
• Handle all construction related purchasing and acquisition
• Schedule and attend city required construction site inspections
• Manage the maintenance and improvements to HFHGN property and facilities

Administration

• Verify and categorize all construction related purchases for the Finance Manager
• Maintain records for all aspects of construction projects
• Track status of warranties for HFHGN homes
• Maintain a list of MWBE contractors
• Complete reports as needed for grants and other purposes
• Provide HFHGN staff with regular construction updates
• Work with the Executive Director and Fund Development Manager to develop strategic partnerships with donors, GIK contributors, municipalities, community organizations, and other building professionals
• Develop homeowner binders and conduct final walk-through with new homeowners
• Attend staff meetings, HFHGN events, and required seminars and conferences

Required Skills and Experience

Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in residential construction with a focus on management, or be able to demonstrate a high level of competency
• A university degree in architecture, civil engineering or a related field and/or comparable experience
• Experience with industry related software: scheduling, design and budgeting
• Resource development experience beneficial
• Experience working with various governmental agencies
• Knowledge of lead and asbestos regulations
• Familiarity with green/energy efficient building principles and design
• Neighborhood redevelopment experience would be helpful
• Strong understanding of historically correct residential rehabilitation and new construction

Skills

• Ability to write and review construction contracts
• Proficient estimator
• Effective manager of subcontractors and the associated schedules
• Possesses the necessary multi-tasking skills
• Well-developed communication and organizational skills
• Possess leadership qualities that promote teamwork and the capacity to balance team and individual responsibilities
• Comfortable managing volunteers, groups and inexperienced individuals in the building process
• Ability to identify and drive objectives

Work Habits

• Understands the Habitat for Humanity building philosophy and has the desire to promote it
• Values a team-oriented approach to decision making and problem solving
• Works effectively both individually and in a team environment
• Demonstrates organizational and follow through skills
• Exhibits attention to detail
• Exercises excellent judgment
• Works with integrity
• Communicates effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and income level
• Provides and receives feedback constructively
• Available to work evening and weekend hours

This position requires a Sex Offender Registry Check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Newburgh, NY 12550: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person