Vice President of Construction

About the role

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Vice President of Construction will serve as a key member and strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team at Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City (HFHKC). This role is responsible for leading all construction and economic development operations in support of the organization’s mission: building homes, communities, and hope. The VP will provide strategic and operational leadership across homebuilding, homeowner development, neighborhood revitalization, and land acquisition, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective homes while maintaining a strong focus on safety, volunteer engagement, and community impact.

Current housing developments are in Kansas City, MO, Lenexa and Olathe, KS.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the President & CEO and other senior leadership to translate HFHKC’s mission into strategic construction plans while driving cross-functional alignment with Finance, Development, and Programs; promoting a culture of accountability, inclusion, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Lead all construction and development activities including new home builds, rehabilitation projects, and neighborhood revitalization initiatives to deliver high-quality, sustainable projects on time and within budget while managing land acquisition, collaboration with municipal officials (engineers, developers, inspectors), and operational innovation by exploring construction methods, materials, and energy-efficient practices to improve cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, mission-driven workforce through coaching, talent management, volunteer engagement, and leadership development.
• Oversee budgets, financial performance including cost per home, construction expenses, contracts, capital investments, and long-term planning to ensure fiscal responsibility and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as ambassador to strengthen relationships with municipalities, contractors, developers, funders, and community partners while supporting fundraising, grant initiatives by providing project insights and technical expertise and market knowledge as it pertains to advocacy & compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with city, state, federal, and OSHA standards, maintain a strong safety culture for staff, volunteers & partners, and mitigate operational, financial, and project-related risks.
• Use data, KPIs, and reporting systems to measure performance, cost efficiency, quality, and homeowner pipeline; drive continuous improvements, decision making, and provide transparent updates to organizational leadership.
• Demonstrate and promote Habitat for Humanity Kansas City’s core values of humility, courage, and accountability in all aspects of leadership and decision-making.

Success is measured by achieving production and preservation goals, delivering projects on time and within budget, fostering team engagement and retention, maintaining safety and compliance, and ensuring effective organizational collaboration & operational alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in construction, operations, or development.
• 3+ years in a senior leadership role leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Current General Contractor license or ability to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction, land development, and project management.
• Proven experience managing budgets, contracts, and complex projects.
• Experience working in or with nonprofit, community development, or volunteer-driven environments preferred.
• Knowledge of government funding and affordable housing programs preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction/project management systems.

Benefits

• Collaborative and high-achieving work environment.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Competitive salary, PTO, and benefits package including 401k, medical, dental, vision, long- and short-term disability, life insurance, and health savings account.