Residential Codes & Standards Program Manager

ADP, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is seeking a Program Manager, Codes & Standards to help advocate for building codes and standards that protect public health and safety while remaining cost-effective and preserving housing affordability.

The role focuses on representing NAHB in the ICC's code development process and on standards development committees, addressing residential construction impacts, and providing input on NAHB policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in design/construction of residential buildings.
• Ability to review technical codes, explain issues clearly and offer practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organization; collaborative.
• Willingness to travel to hearings and meetings.
• Experience in code development or standards committees is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical proposals supporting NAHB policy resolutions.
• Deliver testimony on behalf of the association.
• Maintain relationships with code and standards organizations and stakeholders.
• Assist members and staff with code adoption, interpretation and enforcement issues, blogs, webinars.
• Create resources to position NAHB as a premier source of information and education on residential construction.

Skills

Code development

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

Job description

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is seeking a Program Manager, Codes & Standards to help advocate for building codes and standards that protect public health and safety while remaining cost-effective and preserving housing affordability.

The role focuses on representing NAHB in the ICC's code development process and on standards development committees, addressing residential construction impacts, and providing input on NAHB policies.