Construction Manager

Construction Manager About the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership The Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SWMHP) is a 501(c)3 Community Housing Development Corporation with offices located in Slayton and Mankato Minnesota. Since its inception in 1992, the SWMHP has developed, financed, or rehabilitated over 10,000 housing units with $1, of private and public investments, have assisted over 7,900 new and existing homeowners with home ownership services, and provides 2,100 affordable rental homes in 67 properties located in 31 communities throughout our region.

Providing services in over thirty rural counties in Minnesota and Iowa our customers are defined as local units of government, nonprofit organizations, individuals, and families, especially people who are most in need. Our Mission, Vision, and Values Mission – We partner with communities to develop places for people to call home. Vision – Where every person has access to a welcoming home, and every place has a thriving and equitable community.

Values STRONG RURAL COMMUNITIES Investment in rural communities contributes to economic, social, and family stability across our region, the state and the nation. SAFE HOUSING AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT A stable family requires a supportive home. A stable community requires accessible and welcoming neighborhoods. Strong economies require ongoing shared investment in homes, neighborhoods, and communities. SHARED EMPOWERED FUTURE Communities have the right to determine their futures and engage partners to bring their visions to life.

Neighborhoods are strengthened by diversity, creating strong and sustainable communities. INNOVATION CENTERED IN QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY A focused investment on high quality services assures the long-term health of rural communities across our region. Dignity and pride in communities are advanced by community planning, design, building, resident services, and sustainable resource management. PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER Staff and volunteers who create a desired future for the people we serve are critical to long term success in collaboration with private, governmental, and community partners.

The Role The position of Construction Manager is responsible for providing planning and technical support to the single-family, multifamily, and commercial development and rehabilitation activities of the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership. The position is primarily responsible for the development, implementation, and the daily management of all construction activities administered by the Partnership. This includes technical assistance to communities to evaluate, address, and develop a working plan to meet housing and other community needs.

Other efforts include working with various programs, grants, or special projects related to housing development and/or rehabilitation programs administered by the Partnership. Reporting Relationships The Construction Manager reports to the Senior Project Manager and the Director of Construction Services. Work Environment The SWMHP is a mission orientated organization that has continued to grow over the last thirty- four (34) years.

The SWMHP offers and provides a flexible work schedule and environment placing an emphasis on achieving a manageable work/life balance. The organization operates in a hybrid work environment with some staff in the office 1 – 2 days per week, others in the office daily and some working fully remote. Business hours are Monday – Friday on varied schedules based upon staff preference and the individual demands of each position.

The Ideal Candidate The SWMHP seeks an individual who is mission orientated and brings a strategic construction management perspective, balancing project quality, schedule, budget and long-term organizational capacity. The ideal candidate will possess the following experience and qualities:
• An associate degree or higher from an accredited post-secondary institution preferably in the field of Construction Management, or another related degree.
• At least seven years of related construction experience and possess project estimating skills and a thorough knowledge of construction practices.…