Construction Manager (Saginaw, MI area)

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity as a Construction Manager and lead the charge in building safe, affordable homes for our community. This full-time role offers you the chance to make a significant impact while growing your skills and career in a supportive environment.

You'll oversee all residential building projects, ensuring they're completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role will require some evening and weekend work.

What You'll Do

· Construction Preparation: Identify potential building sites, develop construction plans, conduct environmental reviews, confirm utility availability and apply for necessary permits. You'll ensure that all plans align with Habitat standards and explore energy-efficient and green housing methods.

· Construction Management: Supervise and coordinate professional and volunteer construction personnel; develop schedules; and recruit, train and manage volunteer construction supervisors. You'll also work closely with community engagement to optimize volunteer involvement.

· Construction Procedure: Order inspections, oversee project completion, manage warranty work and conduct final walkthroughs with partner families. Attend special events and conferences as appropriate. Work with leaders to implement safety programs.

· Materials and Labor Procurement: Communicate with contractors, negotiate prices, and organize tools and trailers.

· Management of Information: Approve invoices, record in-kind gifts, and develop budgets in conjunction with the Finance Department.

· Additional Responsibilities: Prepare annual construction budgets and make informational presentations to various community groups. Provide timely reports and receipts to involved parties.

Why Apply?

You'll receive a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, and opportunities for skill development and growth within our organization.

Enjoy additional perks like a health savings account, flexible spending account, and a 20% Restore Discount. Plus, you'll have access to vacation time, sick leave banks, and 13 paid holidays after 90 days of full-time employment.

Join us and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives.

Questions Before You Apply?

Contact the Interim Executive Director at abbeystemple@sshfh.org

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

Required Skills

· Outstanding commitment to job safety

· Proven leadership and management abilities

· Excellent communication skills (written and spoken)

· Strong interpersonal skills; can work effectively as a team member with staff and volunteers from all races, faiths and backgrounds

· Effective use of Microsoft Word and Excel to develop budgets, complete reports, write letters, etc.

· Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted and perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders and bending

Eligibility Requirements

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Strong background in residential home construction (3 years in a high-responsibility residential construction role)

· Licensing / certification:

o Within 6 months of hire: Obtain a Residential Builders License

o Within 9 months of hire: Complete RRP Certification Training

o Within 12 months of hire: Complete OSHA or MIOSHA certification

· Hours and location:

o Able to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends

o Able to work at build locations in the Saginaw region, and at our headquarters in Saginaw, Michigan, as needed

o Able to attend conferences and special events as appropriate

o Valid driver’s license, good driving record, access to a reliable vehicle and cell phone

Nice to Have

· Experience working with diverse teams and volunteers

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating, repairing and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that everyone should have a simple, decent place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Residential Builders License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Saginaw, MI 48602 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saginaw, MI 48602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000