Director of Construction

About the role

The Director leads the construction teams, which include field managers, carpenters, construction staff, and warehouse coordinator, ensuring safety, quality, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency across all streams of construction. This position is responsible for directing and managing the construction “company,” including warehouse operations, staff, fleet, and equipment; supporting program budgets; mitigating risk; and driving innovation to scale impact while leveraging HFHP’s unique resources such as volunteer labor and donated materials.

Key Responsibility: Construction Operations Leadership

• Determine and implement systems and processes to improve scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow.
• Oversee warehouse operations, fleet vehicles, tools, and equipment to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Long range scheduling for construction team allocating staff among HFHP’s various programs and projects in collaboration with other program directors.
• Develop construction standards and specs for standardization and quality control.
• Determine needed trainings for staff to enhance construction skills.

Key Responsibility: Strategic Planning & Program Development

• Support the development and management of departmental budgets for construction and repair programs; contribute to organizational budgeting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with leadership to set annual production goals aligned with HFHP’s mission and capacity.
• Collaborative planning with peer directors - Repair and Real Estate Development – to ensure program goals are reasonable and met. Identify strategic opportunities to increase construction capacity and operationalize goals across the construction team.
• Promote innovation and best practices in construction methods, volunteer engagement, and resource utilization.
• Negotiate agreements with high-volume contractors and strategic partners to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and timely delivery.
• Lead procurement negotiations for materials and supplies to secure favorable pricing and terms while maintaining quality standards.

Key Responsibility: Safety & Compliance

• Direct and manage HFHP’s construction safety strategy; ensure compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety policies in support of HFHP’s lead safety director.
• Co-chair the Safety Committee and facilitate safety training for construction staff.
• Represent the construction team on Enterprise Risk Mitigation committee.
• Identify, minimize and mitigate construction-related risk for the construction “company” and the organization.
• Work with legal support for annual review of HFHP’s standard subcontractor contracts, requirements, and compliance.

Key Responsibility: Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and manage construction staff (this does not include project managers for new development and repairs): managers, field staff, and warehouse coordinator; ensure adequate resources, training, and support.
• Foster a culture of accountability, diversity, and professional development.
• Provide clear communication on goals and expectations; coach managers on effective team leadership and performance management.
• Engage with peer directors to build collaboration and foster team decision-making.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
• 10+ years of experience in residential construction and project management; field experience or degree/certification in construction management preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in leadership roles in construction management with proven success managing complex projects and teams.
• Minimum OSHA 10 Certification
• Experience in running a small construction business preferred.
• Strong background in budgeting, scheduling, and contract negotiation.
• Familiarity with project management tools and construction technology.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse populations and volunteers.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software
• Understanding HFHP’s mission and commitment to advancing affordable housing.

Physical Requirements to Perform Duties

• Ability to visit and traverse active construction sites, including walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, and working in unconditioned spaces.
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing at least 20 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits. This position is eligible for medical, dental, and ancillary benefits, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience.

To Apply

Please send your resume through the application portal by May 1, 2026. No calls, please.

Candidates may apply in the careers section of our website https://www.habitatphiladelphia.org/.

Salary Range

$103,200.00 - $105,000.00 Salary

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About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.

At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.

We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.