Program Manager, Codes & Standards

National Association of Home Builders; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in Washington, DC, seeks a Program Manager, Codes & Standards, to advocate for building codes and standards affecting public health and housing affordability. You will represent NAHB in ICC code development and serve on standards committees addressing electrical, fire safety, accessibility, egress, and structural topics.

The role involves preparing technical proposals, presenting testimony, and collaborating with NAHB committees to influence policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, material science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of experience in residential building design/construction and/or building code compliance.
• Ability to review technical basis of codes, communicate complex issues clearly, and offer cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and collaboration ability.
• Willingness to travel to hearings, meetings, and workshops.
• Prior code development or standards committee experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical proposals supporting NAHB policy resolutions.
• Deliver testimony on behalf of the association.
• Maintain relationships with code/standards development orgs and industry stakeholders.
• Assist NAHB members and staff with code adoption, interpretation, and enforcement issues; create blog posts and webinars.
• Create resources to keep NAHB as a premier source of information on residential construction.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/construction management or related field

Job description

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Program Manager, Codes & Standards

Full Time Washington, DC, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1025

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is seeking an experienced building industry professional to help advocate for building codes and standards that protect public health and safety while remaining cost-effective and preserving housing affordability. The primary focus of the position is representing NAHB and its members in the International Code Council’s code development process and on standards development committees for key topics including electrical, fire safety, accessibility, egress, and/or structural.

The successful candidate will work with NAHB’s Construction, Codes & Standards Committee and other NAHB committees and councils to address the impact of building codes and standards on residential construction and provide input on NAHB policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing technical proposals in support of NAHB policy resolutions.
• Delivering testimony on behalf of the association.
• Maintaining positive working relationships with code & standards development organizations, allied trade associations, building official organizations, and other industry stakeholders.
• Assisting NAHB members, state and local association staff, and others with code adoption, interpretation and enforcement issues, writing posts for NAHB’s blog, developing webinars.
• Creating other resources to ensure NAHB remains the premier source of information and education on residential construction.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, architecture, construction management, material science or a related field, or the equivalent in education and experience.
• A minimum of five years of experience related to the design and construction of residential buildings and/or ensuring their compliance with building codes.
• Must be able to review and understand the technical basis of building codes and standards, communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, and offer practical and cost-effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational competence, and the ability to collaborate with others is required.
• Travel to building code hearings, committee meetings, technical workshops, and other industry events is required.
• Prior experience in building code development or service on industry standards committees is desirable.

Why Join NAHB

At NAHB, we are committed to protecting the American Dream of housing opportunities for all. Our team works to support members who build communities, create jobs, and strengthen the economy. We value Commitment, Dedication, Integrity, Collaboration, and Trust - and we're looking someone who shares these values.