Residential Renovation Project Manager

About the Role

The Residential Renovation Project Manager (RPM) coordinates the rehabilitation of each residential renovation project for Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (HFHO). This role is accountable for creating a scope-of-work, budget, and construction schedule for each renovation project and delivering the finished renovation on time and within its established budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential renovation projects from acquisition through final completion.
• Develop project scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and project plans that align with Habitat Omaha standards and program goals.
• Partner with Real Estate and Family Services teams to assess prospective properties and determine renovation feasibility.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, building codes, permit requirements, and organizational expectations.
• Maintain complete project documentation, including contracts, permits, inspections, schedules, change orders, budgets, and closeout records within BuilderTrend.
• Create detailed project budgets and cost estimates to support project viability and financial stewardship.
• Solicit, evaluate, and manage bids from contractors and vendors.
• Review contractor qualifications and compliance requirements before awarding work.
• Monitor project expenses throughout the renovation lifecycle and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Approve invoices and maintain accurate cost tracking.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality or mission outcomes.
• Develop and manage construction schedules with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate multiple trades and vendors to ensure efficient sequencing of work.
• Monitor progress, proactively identify risks, and resolve issues that may affect project timelines.
• Communicate updates, expectations, and schedule changes to stakeholders.
• Balance contractor and vendor schedules across multiple renovation projects.
• Collaborate with Construction Improvement Program (CIP) and Home Repair teams to avoid resource conflicts and maximize efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Recruit new trade partners to support current and future renovation capacity.
• Evaluate contractor performance based on quality, safety, reliability, and alignment with Habitat Omaha values.
• Foster long-term relationships built on trust, accountability, and shared commitment to affordable housing.
• Partner with Construction, Programs, Mortgage, Grants, Communications, Development, Finance, and Real Estate teams to align project goals and timelines.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, budgets, risks, and outcomes.
• Support data collection, reporting, and performance metrics that inform leadership decision-making.
• Contribute to Habitat Omaha's mission through collaborative problem-solving and continuous improvement.

What You'll Experience

• Visible community impact: Transform homes and neighborhoods while helping families achieve safe, affordable homeownership.
• Project Ownership: Manage projects from concept through completion, balancing budgets, schedules, quality, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborative Leadership: Work alongside construction professionals, contractors, community partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Mission-driven Construction: Combine technical expertise with purpose, helping create housing opportunities that strengthen families and communities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in residential construction, renovation, or project management.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including budgeting and scheduling responsibilities.

Skills

• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of residential construction methods and renovation practices.
  • Knowledge of building codes, permitting requirements, inspections, EPA regulations, hazardous materials protocols, and OSHA safety standards.
  • Experience preparing project budgets, scopes of work, and construction schedules.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience with BuilderTrend or similar construction management software preferred, or willingness to learn.
• Strengths & Capabilities:
  • Project Management: Skilled at balancing multiple priorities while maintaining quality and deadlines.
  • Financial Stewardship: Strong budgeting, cost control, and bid evaluation abilities.
  • Relationship Building: Ability to establish productive relationships with contractors, vendors, staff, and partner families.
  • Communication: Clear, professional communicator who can manage expectations, resolve conflicts, and build consensus.
  • Problem Solving: Resourceful and adaptable in dynamic construction environments.
  • Mission Alignment: Passionate about improving housing conditions and serving families from diverse backgrounds.

What Success Looks Like

• Renovation projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to Habitat Omaha quality standards.
• Budgets, schedules, permits, inspections, and project documentation are managed accurately and efficiently.
• Contractors and vendors perform reliably and maintain strong working relationships with Habitat Omaha.
• Project risks and challenges are proactively identified and resolved.
• Cross-departmental communication supports smooth project delivery and homeowner readiness.
• Renovated homes are delivered ready for families and aligned with Habitat Omaha's mission and values.

Why It Matters

The Residential Renovation Project Manager plays a vital role in expanding Habitat Omaha's impact beyond new construction. By managing high-quality, cost-effective home renovations, this role helps revitalize neighborhoods, preserve affordable housing opportunities, and create safe, stable homes for families throughout our community. Every renovated home represents more than a construction project—it represents a renewed opportunity for a family to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership.