Graduate Project Construction Manager Jobs in Hackettstown, NJ

Employment Status: Full-Time – 40hrs/wk. | In-Person Position

Department: Construction

Reports To: Chief Construction Officer

Location: Randolph, N.J.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 salary range commensurate with experience

Position Summary

The Project Manager position is a full-time position that is responsible for the construction of Greater Middlesex and Morris Habitat for Humanity homes on a particular site(s) from construction permitting through family move-in. The Project Manager shall coordinate the use of on-site construction staff, volunteers, materials, subcontractors, and family partners on each home. Through the use of project management software, the Project Manager shall maintain a schedule of construction which allows effective assignment of staff, resources, and funding.

Key Responsibilities

Fiscal / Contracting:

• Manage and oversee yearly construction budget and review with appropriate staff.
• Develop relationships with suppliers, vendors, and contractors in order to secure competitive prices and where possible, in-kind donations of materials and skilled labor to the affiliate.
• Review and approve construction invoices.
• Delegate, approve, and perform material take-offs.
• Develop requests for quotes for securing vendor/supplier quotes.

Personnel Management:

• Assure safety on site, including the authority to suspend, or exclude from job sites, any contractors, employee or volunteer, acting unsafely or in violation of GMM HfH policies. Any disciplinary action shall be referred to the Chief Construction Officer.
• Supervise volunteers, contractors, and staff assigned to the site.
• Hiring of paid subcontractors / vendors.
• Coordinate and meet regularly with Construction Management Team during construction ensuring high quality homebuilding standards.

Program Planning & Execution:

• Implement construction schedules on a per-house basis in accordance with the organization’s construction plan.
• Support construction process on site from construction permit application through final occupancy.
• Maintain and update construction files and inventory.
• Oversee maintenance of tools, trailers, and vehicles.
• Oversee completion of home warranty/punch list items within 30 days of occupancy.
• Keep the Chief Construction Officer and Construction Team apprised of progress/problems on all projects. 
• Prepare paperwork for safety and cost controls.
• Plan and order materials for timely delivery and review construction-related invoices.
• Work with Habitat for Humanity International on the in-kind donation program.
• Assure quality control and code compliance.
• Provide monthly, detailed written reports to Director of Construction covering building progress, cost data vs. budget, materials list, tools, vehicle report, staffing and other relevant data.

Qualifications

• Must have previous construction experience. 2+ years experience as a construction project manager highly desirable.
• Proficient with technology and the Microsoft 365 suite of programs including SharePoint, Teams, Word and Excel.
• Proficient with Procore construction management software or similar project management software.
• Experienced with the process of preparing written requests for bids and writing contracts.
• Ability to effectively manage others to successfully complete jobs. This is a key requirement. 
• Patience with inexperienced volunteers.
• Possess integrity, imagination, and mature judgment, as well as strong administrative, leadership, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to build relationships with people and companies to effectively solicit in-kind donations of materials and skilled labor.
• Commitment to listen, be objective, and build strong relationships with Habitat’s partners while showing courtesy, compassion, initiative, and good judgment.
• Strong belief in Habitat for Humanity’s Mission.

The Organization

Greater Middlesex & Morris Habitat for Humanity (GMM Habitat) is a nonprofit organization and an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. GMM Habitat is one of 14 Habitat affiliates in NJ. The organization’s mission is to provide safe and affordable housing solutions to low- and moderate-income families and individuals throughout its Geographic Service Area—Morris and Middlesex Counties and the greater Plainfield area. Affordable housing solutions offered by the organization include constructing new for-sale homes, providing critical home repairs, and tithing financial support to international affiliates within Habitat’s global network. 

The $10+ million organization is made up of dedicated staff and volunteers and is led by its CEO, a 20-year veteran of the organization. This complex and growing organization, with a paid staff of 60, relies on thousands of volunteers each year to carry out many activities in all functions of its work. To help fund its mission, the Morris ReStore, a 33,000+ s.f. retail operation located at GMM Habitat’s Randolph campus generates over $3M in revenue each year and is one of the highest grossing Habitat ReStores in the country. 

GMM Habitat has a stellar reputation in the local community, across the state and nationally among Habitat affiliates. It is a progressive and forward-thinking business with a clear vision and strategic plan for growth in the current year and beyond.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays. 
• Professional development opportunities.