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Description

Classification

Full-time, Exempt, Salary

Remote: No

Typical hours of work: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday - Friday

Reports to

Chief Construction Officer

Summary/Objective

Represent Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside (HFHTBG) in the construction delivery of subdivision infrastructure once projects are handed off from predevelopment. The Infrastructure Construction Manager reports to the Chief Construction Officer and works closely with the Director of Predevelopment by providing construction technical expertise during the predevelopment stage and managing infrastructure construction through completion, on time and within budget.

Essential Functions

Construction Technical Support During Predevelopment

Reviews site plans, infrastructure concepts, phasing, and budgets to provide constructability input before project handoff.

Works closely with the Director of Predevelopment, engineers, consultants, and construction leadership to identify construction risks, cost impacts, and schedule considerations.

Supports value engineering and contractor input during the predevelopment stage as needed.

Infrastructure Construction Management

Manages all aspects of subdivision infrastructure construction after handoff from predevelopment, including sitework, grading, utilities, stormwater, roads, sidewalks, and related improvements.

Serves as HFHTBG representative with contractors, inspectors, municipalities, engineers, utility providers, and internal teams.

Monitors contractor performance, quality of work, safety expectations, field conditions, inspections, and project milestones.

Coordinates resolution of field issues, construction conflicts, punch-list items, and closeout requirements.

Bidding, Contractor Oversight, and Contract Administration

Prepares and coordinates bid scopes, contractor solicitations, bid comparisons, and award recommendations for infrastructure work.

Oversees contractors to ensure work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, permits, contracts, and organizational expectations.

Reviews change orders, pay applications, contractor documentation, and progress reporting for accuracy and alignment with project budgets.

Budget, Schedule, and Reporting

Maintains infrastructure construction budgets, schedules, milestone trackers, contingency tracking, and project documentation.

Identifies budget or schedule risks early and recommends corrective action to keep projects on time and on budget.

Provides regular project updates to the Chief Construction Officer and coordinates handoff timing with the vertical construction team.

Municipal Coordination and Project Closeout

Coordinates required inspections, utility coordination, municipal approvals, testing, acceptance processes, warranties, and closeout records.

Ensures completed infrastructure is ready for vertical construction and meets applicable municipal, engineering, and organizational requirements.

Competencies

Professional, enthusiastic, mission-driven leader.

Strong knowledge of infrastructure construction, sitework, utilities, stormwater, roads, and subdivision development.

Ability to manage contractors, schedules, budgets, inspections, and project risks.

Strong communication, organization, documentation, and follow-through skills.

Ability to work independently and in team environments while coordinating cross-functional project needs.

Ability to handle field issues and challenging situations with tact, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in both office and active construction site environments. On occasion, an employee may be susceptible to outside weather climate, site conditions, and construction activity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift, use hands, reach with hands/arms, listen, and communicate. The employee must be able to lift and/or move 30+ pounds on a necessary basis, occasionally required to stand and walk for long extended periods, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

The Infrastructure Construction Manager typically works forty hours per week. Flexibility is necessary for construction schedules, site meetings, inspections, municipal meetings, project deadlines, and preparation for special events. In addition, this position may occasionally be required to work on Sunday.

Education, Experience, and Attributes

Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, engineering technology, project management, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.

Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record with reliable transportation.

Ability to pass a Criminal Background check, drug screening, and sexual offender check.

Three or more years of experience in infrastructure construction, civil sitework, land development, utility construction, or subdivision construction preferred.

Experience managing contractors, budgets, schedules, inspections, change orders, and construction documentation preferred.

Clear understanding of Habitat for Humanity's mission.

Ability to speak and write English fluently.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, schedules, budgets, inspection reports, and general business information.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from contractors, consultants, municipal partners, volunteers, donors, leadership, and the public.

Ability to solve practical problems and manage competing deadlines across multiple infrastructure projects.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Duties

During the course and scope of employment, your duties may change from time to time as demonstrated by your abilities. In addition, you may be reassigned to one of the other offices as the need arises, either on a temporary or permanent basis. Please note this job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside (TBG) actively recruits, employs, trains, and compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat TBG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment.