Housing Development Director

Habitat for Humanity International; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region is seeking an experienced Housing Development Director to lead its real estate development and construction activities in support of affordable homeownership. This role focuses on managing the full scope of housing projects from site identification and acquisition to development, construction and completion.

You will coordinate partners, manage budgets and timelines, supervise managers, and move complex housing projects forward in

Qualifications

• Experience supervising construction field staff and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Knowledge of zoning laws, permitting processes and construction regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Habitat’s housing development and construction activities from site identification to completion.
• Liaise with Construction, RePair, Real Estate Development, Finance, Homeowner Services and Executive teams to report progress and challenges.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Construction supervision

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region is seeking an experienced professional to lead its real estate development and construction activities in support of affordable homeownership. This role will focus on managing the full scope of Habitat’s housing projects, from site identification and acquisition to development, construction and completion. The ideal candidate is a strategic project leader who can coordinate partners, manage budgets, timelines and move complex housing projects forward.

Responsibilities

The Housing Development Director serves as the primary liaison between Habitat’s Construction, RePair, Real Estate Development, Finance, Homeowner Services and Executive teams while coordinating the work of subcontractors, field staff, volunteers, consultants, vendors and future homeowners. The Director supervises the managers responsible for the day-to-day project operations and must remain sufficiently informed to communicate effectively about project status, progress and challenges.

Qualifications

• Commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission and passion for expanding access to affordable homeownership.
• Experience supervising construction field staff and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with zoning laws, permitting processes and construction regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with software applications including MS Office, Excel, Word and Power Point.
• Valid Driver’s License, ability to drive affiliate vehicle(s), and insurable under affiliate driver’s policy.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Compensation

$75,000-$85,000/year