Head of Construction Operations & Programs

Northwest MI Habitat For Humanity; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance $50,000

Simple IRA with 3% match

Job summary

Northwest MI Habitat For Humanity is seeking a Director of Construction Operations to lead 10–15 active home builds, manage budgets and schedules, and supervise a team of 5–8 staff.

This senior role oversees subcontractors, coordinates with the Director of Construction Strategy & Planning, ensures safety and code compliance, and partners with leadership to deliver mission‑driven programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience
• 2+ years supervising construction staff
• Experience with grant compliance and government procurement preferred
• Experience with Builder Trend or other PM software preferred
• Strong budget management and cost control experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee 10–15 active home construction builds concurrently and delegate execution to Supervisors and crews
• Develop master project budgets and oversee long-term budget planning for construction
• Maintain detailed construction schedules and ensure timeline adherence
• Oversee bidding processes and major contracting decisions with planning leaders
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and trades for timely completion
• Ensure safety, quality, and building code compliance on all projects
• Lead home repair and warranty programs and ensure program standards are met

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent communicator

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Budget awareness

Leadership

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Construction management or civil engineering degree

Tools

Buildertrend

Job description

Northwest MI Habitat For Humanity is seeking a Director of Construction Operations to lead 10–15 active home builds, manage budgets and schedules, and supervise a team of 5–8 staff.

This senior role oversees subcontractors, coordinates with the Director of Construction Strategy & Planning, ensures safety and code compliance, and partners with leadership to deliver mission‑driven programs.