Construction Project Manager 1

Construction Project Manager 1

Department: Construction

Reports to: Director of Project Development and Delivery

Time Commitment: Full - Time Non-exempt

Level: G

Compensation: Starting at $60,497 to $74,109 annually; We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, life insurance, paid family and medical leave, and more.
*For details on the compensation, see Your Compensation section below.

Application Deadline:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We will not actively screen applications received after the deadline. Review of late applications is conducted at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Note to Candidates:
We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. Habitat is an organization committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization which means that we recognize that sometimes the best candidate may have a less traditional background. We acknowledge that requirements for educational and experience minimums create invisible barriers for historically oppressed populations in pursuit of employment. Combined with our equity practices, we focus on candidates' abilities to excel within the responsibilities of the position, based on their experience found inside and outside formal education and/or work history. We welcome applicants from all communities, and strongly encourage Black, indigenous, and people of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply for this position.

Who You Are:
As a Construction Project Manager 1, you are part of a team responsible for taking Habitat's residential development projects from pre-acquisition due diligence through construction completion. You will coordinate with architects and engineers to produce site and building designs that meet Habitat standards, then work through the permitting phase to ensure timely approval and start of construction. During construction, you will work closely with the site team, trade partners, and project consultants to ensure the project is built to plan and stays on schedule and on budget.

Who we are:

At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates out of three offices, four brick-and-mortar stores, one warehouse, and numerous construction sites in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego.

Habitat Portland Region is intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envisions a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. All of our staff engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our
Equity Statement and
Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward.

Please visit our website and social media pages to learn more.

You'll be responsible for:

Pre-Construction - 50%

• Coordinate pre-acquisition due diligence site investigations
• Manage the maintenance of properties awaiting development

• Coordinate the selection and manage the performance of architects, engineers, and other project consultants

• Work with internal and external stakeholders on preparation and submission of required land use and permit applications in coordination with project consultants
• Work with permitting staff to ensure timely approval and issuance of required permits
• Coordinate timing and scope of entitlement applications with permitting and construction schedules
• Build and maintain project budgets and schedules
• Review site and building plans for compliance with Habitat standards and best practices
• Work with project team to prepare scopes of work and select trade partners for construction phase
• Participate in neighborhood meetings and other public events

Construction - 30%

• Work with project team to ensure projects stay on schedule and budget from ground-breaking through certificates of occupancy
• Coordinate RFIs to address trade partner questions and resolve issues
• Address issues encountered during construction with project team
• Resolve trade partner performance and contractual issues

Organizational Work - 20%

• Participate in organizational process development and improvement
• Conduct historical budget and construction cost analyses
• Collaborate with other departments to secure project funding
• Attend conferences and other industry events
• Participate in recruitment of trade partners
• Participate in cross-departmental committees
• Assist with interviewing and training new employees

To be successful in this role, you will have**:

• 5+ years of progressive experience or 3+ years of progressive experience and relevant bachelor's degree
• Proficiency in project management of new construction from design through certificate of occupancy
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plan sets
• Experience with building and maintaining project schedules and budgets
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs

**Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.

To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, you'll also have:

• Project management experience with subdivision land use, permitting, and construction in the Portland Metro region
• Ability to read and interpret civil plan sets
• Project Management Professional certification
• Proficiency with Smartsheet's and Procore
• Proficiency with initiative, accountability, and independent problem-solving
• Commitment to affordable housing development and the Habitat for Humanity mission

Your work environment and physical demands:

• Your workday will be located in a human-paced, team-oriented, business-casual style office setting.
• Depending on the position's responsibilities, you may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on performance, and access to essential work-related resources.
• While in the office, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• An office-based role means that your day will be mostly sedentary, with some time spent moving files, open filing cabinets, bending, and/or standing on a stool as necessary.
• Occasionally you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.

Your Work Schedule:

• 40-hour work week, generally Monday - Friday 8am-4pm

Your Compensation:
We aim to offer equitable pay and benefits and are committed to transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on a candidate's willingness and/or ability to negotiate leads to inequities and bias in how employees are compensated.
We determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and the candidate's competencies for the role demonstrated during the hiring process. Successful candidates are typically hired within the first half of the Pay Range and receive scheduled incremental increases. When starting in this position, your compensation will generally be between $60,497 to $74,109 annually. The full range for this position is $60,497 to $87,721 annually.
Your Benefits Package:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% paid for dependents
• 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance for employee; 50% paid for dependents
• 100% employer-paid disability insurance
• Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
• 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What to expect when you apply:
We strive to ensure our hiring process is accessible to all applicants. We know your time is valuable and want to acknowledge the time it can take to apply for a position. We ask you to submit your
resume,
cover
letter, and provide
three professional references using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact
... .

Candidates are reviewed by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a screening phone call or virtual meeting. The final round of candidates will be invited to interview in-person with the hiring team. Occasionally we may request that finalists complete a second round of in-person interviews. We appreciate the time and effort that you put into this process.
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We will begin reviewing applications on or after 4/22 , and hope to begin the screening and interview process soon after.

If offered the position, and prior to starting work, you will be asked to complete a background check that includes a criminal record history record and motor vehicle record. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your suitability for this position.
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified people for all our positions in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

This job description is intended as a guideline only and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment, expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will, with or without cause.