Home Improvement & Energy Efficiency Project Manager

Habitat Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat Omaha is seeking a Home Improvement Program & Energy Efficiency Project Manager in Omaha, NE to oversee owner-occupied repair projects from assessment to completion and educate homeowners on energy savings.

You'll coordinate contractors, develop scopes, manage budgets, schedules, and quality, and ensure safety and compliance with Habitat Omaha standards while advancing the organization's mission to provide healthy, affordable housing.

Qualifications

• Education in Building Science, Construction Management, Project Management, Energy Efficiency, Building Performance, or a related field preferred.
• Two or more years of residential construction experience preferred.
• Experience with home repair, weatherization, building performance, energy upgrades, or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate residential repair and energy efficiency projects from initial assessment through project completion.
• Conduct site visits to identify repair needs, evaluate home conditions, and prioritize project scopes.
• Develop detailed scopes of work, project budgets, schedules, and implementation plans.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, budget, and timeline expectations.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with Habitat Omaha standards and project requirements.
• Monitor active projects and promptly address issues that may impact project outcomes.
• Solicit, evaluate, and negotiate competitive bids from contractors and subcontractors.
• Manage contractor relationships and coordinate project activities from bid award through final completion.
• Monitor contractor performance and maintain records of inspections, project progress, and corrective actions.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, professionally, and according to contract requirements.
• Process project billing and submit contractor payments in a timely manner.
• Perform residential energy audits and inspections.
• Collect and analyze field data related to energy consumption and home performance.
• Compare energy usage against standard benchmarks to identify savings opportunities.
• Evaluate building systems, mechanical systems, and electrical systems to determine energy efficiency performance.
• Identify health and safety concerns related to planned energy‑efficiency improvements.
• Utilize specialized testing equipment and software to assess home performance and energy consumption.
• Prepare energy audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and projected energy savings.
• Educate homeowners on energy-efficient technologies, building performance, and household energy savings opportunities.
• Answer questions regarding energy use, appliance efficiency, and recommended upgrades.
• Support homeowners in understanding project priorities and energy improvement recommendations.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Energy efficiency

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Collaboration

Adaptability

Budgeting

Education

Building Science

Construction Management

Project Management

Energy Efficiency

Building Performance

Tools

Buildertrend

Energy audit software

Job description

Habitat Omaha is seeking a Home Improvement Program & Energy Efficiency Project Manager in Omaha, NE to oversee owner-occupied repair projects from assessment to completion and educate homeowners on energy savings.

You'll coordinate contractors, develop scopes, manage budgets, schedules, and quality, and ensure safety and compliance with Habitat Omaha standards while advancing the organization's mission to provide healthy, affordable housing.