Pre-Construction Manager

Description Classification

Full-time, Exempt, Salary

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM;
Monday – Friday

Director Of Construction

The Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of the pre-construction phase of the homes from permitting & site preparation through flatwork and shell vertical construction. Additionally, the Pre-Construction Manager works together with the Director of Construction to ensure a smooth transition between the pre-construction phase and Course of Construction. The position is expected to ensure productivity targets are achieved and that the processes are running efficiently and timely within budget.

As a leader, this position ensures the creation of a positive, professional environment that fosters strong team member engagement.

• Responsible for maintaining project schedules.
• Oversee utilities installation. Sewer, water and electricity.
• Overseeing site set up.
• Monitor construction sites to ensure an appropriate level of quality control, and that all contractors are complying and on schedule.
• Proactively identify and work to restore any site issues that may impede project delivery
• Liaise with sub-contractors to identify and define requirements, scope, and objectives.
• Assign tasks to internal team members.
• Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise.
• Responsible for monitoring working hours, plans and expenditures of direct reports.
• Works with Chief Construction Office and Director of Construction to establish construction schedule and priorities, and adjust as needed
• Reports weekly progress to members of the Construction Department
• Continually improve and build upon existing processes by identifying areas of improvement, designing solutions with measurable impacts in mind, and executing such fixes
• Maintain a safe work environment by actively building and reinforcing safety standards at the sites.
• Responsible for providing all information related to grading and drainage to ensure an accurate development of all sites.
• Ensure efficient day-to-day operations of the sites to meet and exceed target goals.
• Collaborate with all members of the construction department to develop and streamline construction procedures.

• Maintain an amazing work culture by instilling a team-oriented sense of camaraderie amongst the different functions and staff, by supporting and demonstrating the Habitat’s Culture Code.
• Attends and participates in HFHTBG evening events, classes, meetings, and dedications.

• Monitors construction activities to ensure all contractors are following Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction industry standards.
• Ensures safe working environment for staff, volunteers, and contractors.
• Ensure that subcontractors and vendors/suppliers follow HFHTBG policies and procedures and reports any violations to the Director of Construction.
• Ensure and implement all HFHTBG’s emergency procedures and protocols.

• Ability to effectively plan, organize and manage time to achieve targets and objectives within a set timeframe
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff and develop into a customer focused team
• Ability to effectively manage and establish rapport with external customers
• Ability to analyze and make informed decisions on a day-to-day basis with guidance and support from supervisor
• Excellent prioritization skills, responsive to emails in a timely manner.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer relations skills in dealing with sub-contractors, suppliers, and local municipal permitting inspectors.
• Ability to initiate and respond positively to change
• Demonstrated ability to be an integral part of a team-oriented approach with an ability to work harmoniously and creatively with other team members.
• Willingness to advocate the mission of Habitat for Humanity and demonstrate the Habitat’s Culture Code.

• Prioritize and coordinate multiple projects with ability to multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs. Computer literacy to include intermediate to advanced aptitude in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Construction knowledge and/or background is required, as well as the associated software such as PROCORE.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, well organized, tidiness, the ability to multi-task extremely well and prioritize.
• Ability to maintain high job standards and detail orientation in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively - both verbally and in writing.
• Solicit and receive all invitations to bid and addendums related to the Pre-Construction function. Maintain database log for bids and change orders. Download bid documents for upcoming bid solicitations.
• Possess the capability of reading blueprints.
• Attends and participates in required HFHTBG meetings.
• Assists in preparations for special events, storm and disaster plan if…