Build Project Manager – Home Repair | Habitat for Humanity

Bryn Mawr College; Bryn Mawr (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Job summary

Bryn Mawr College seeks a Build Project Manager for Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, responsible for overseeing home repair projects. Your role includes conducting home assessments, managing construction schedules, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have considerable residential construction knowledge and experience managing project budgets.

The role requires strong communication skills and an ability to work effectively with diverse populations. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and experience in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge in residential home construction and supervision.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, budgets, and schedules effectively.
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home assessments to define required repairs.
• Manage construction schedules and oversee site safety compliance.
• Act as the direct contact for homeowners throughout the project.

Skills

Residential home construction

Project management tools

Strong communication

Planning and organizational skills

Basic Microsoft Office Suite

Education

5 years of field and supervisory experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Builder Trend

Exactimate

Procore

Job description

At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (“HFHP”), we are builders who work alongside, not for others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our stick‑to‑itiveness. The BUILD Department directly improves the living conditions of low‑income families by creating safe, healthy, affordable dwellings through the construction of new multi‑ and single‑unit new housing, whole house rehab projects, and owner‑occupied home repair work. The Build Project Manager‑Home Repair is focused on owner‑occupied home repair work and is responsible for developing work scopes and maintaining project schedules and budgets by safely and efficiently managing internal site staff, subcontractors, volunteer labor, and material acquisition in a manner that is consistent with applicable building codes, construction best practices, safety standards, and the overall goals of the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation of construction knowledge; experience estimating for and managing multiple project budgets and schedules simultaneously; and a desire to improve home conditions for Philadelphia families.

Key Responsibility Area: Pre‑Project Development

• Conduct home assessments to identify what repairs each home requires (e.g., structural, roofing, electrical, heating and plumbing, etc.) to become safe, warm, and dry. Create build work scopes, cost estimates, and construction schedules that fit within the parameters of available funding, staff resources, and organizational goals.
• Use License and Inspection SE Clipes system to prepare, submit and maintain required permitting, schedule inspections, and track certificates.
• Anticipate situations that will trigger environmental, structural, and safety hazards and take planning measures to mitigate risks to client health and worker safety.
• Complete material take‑offs and order project materials as needed.
• Participate in planning and pre‑construction work for new construction and rehab projects with internal directors and external design, architecture, and engineering firms on an as‑needed basis.
• Serve as direct contact for homeowner from initial home assessment through project completion; clearly explain proposed project scope and timeframe to homeowner to ensure proper expectations regarding the project scope and program process are established.

Key Responsibility Area: Construction Project Management

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of construction on assigned HFH Pre‑repair projects (may also include work in new construction and rehab work as needed).
• Build out and manage a detailed construction schedule in coordination with site lead carpenters and other collaborative or supervisory staff.
• Manage sub‑contracted work: solicitation of bids and RFPs, scheduling, quality control, and establishment of work parameters through contracts, change orders, and notice to proceed orders.
• Track project progress, budget‑to‑actuals, and other relevant project data in SQL database (e.g., Salesforce) and project management software (e.g., Builder Trend).
• Report on project progress and budget spend to internal staff and external partners.
• Oversee site‑safety compliance, ensuring that worksite and all workers on site always meet regulatory safety requirements.
• Demonstrate and uphold strong carpentry and building science standards for both staff and subcontractors; be prepared to occasionally do hands‑on work alongside site crews.
• Maintain a good relationship with all staff, homeowners, vendors, volunteers, and others, presenting a friendly persona and representing HFHP in a positive manner.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

• Considerable knowledge in residential home construction and supervision, minimum five (5) years of related job experience which must include both field and supervisory experience.
• Experience building work scopes, budgets, and schedules using project management tools and programs, such as: Microsoft Project, Builder Trend, Exactimate, Procore, or other comparable programs.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Possessor is willing to gain necessary certifications in safety/first aid, OSHA 30, EPA RRP and BPI Energy Analyst.
• Experience with energy efficiency best practices and house‑as‑a‑system philosophy is preferred.
• Fluency in basic Microsoft Office Suite, such as: Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with unskilled volunteers and in diverse populations.
• Ability to effectively serve people of different races, religions, incomes and education levels.
• Exhibit the Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia core values, including “working alongside, not for”.
• Working ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation of personal vehicles.
• Must adhere to drug and alcohol testing policies.

Physical Requirements to Perform Duties

• Ability to perform home evaluations and navigate active construction sites during all phases of construction which includes walking on uneven surfaces, operating and climbing ladders (up to 30 feet), and working in unconditioned spaces.
• This position is eligible for medical, dental, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience.