Residential Renovation Project Manager

Residential Renovation Project Manager

The Residential Renovation Project Manager (RPM) is responsible for coordinating the rehabilitation of each residential renovation project by 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.

• Manage 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 Builder Trend.

• 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.

Visible community impact: You'll transform homes and neighborhoods while helping families achieve safe, affordable home ownership.

Project ownership: You'll manage projects from concept through completion, balancing budgets, schedules, quality, and stakeholder expectations.

Collaborative leadership: You'll work alongside construction professionals, contractors, community partners, and cross-functional teams.

Mission-driven construction: You'll combine technical expertise with purpose, helping create housing opportunities that strengthen families and communities.

• 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…