Reports to: HomeAid National Capital Region CEO
About HomeAid NCR: HomeAid NCR believes everyone deserves access to safe and dignified housing and wrap around services and programs. HomeAid’s mission is to build new lives for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or who would otherwise be homeless through construction and community outreach. One of 18 affiliates nationwide, HomeAid is a nonprofit organization that assists local nonprofits with renovations and ground-up construction projects by maximizing the talent and resources within the building industry. We match vetted, industry professionals with each project and save nonprofits 30-100% off the total cost of their projects.
Summary of Position: HomeAid National Capital Region seeks a Construction Program Director with solid project management leadership experience in any industry but preference within the local residential or commercial construction industry. The ideal candidate should also have a basic understanding of nonprofit shelter and continuum of care operations, effective volunteer recruitment and supervision skills, donor relations, an understanding of how public/private sector collaborations are created and event management experience. Project budgeting, financial knowledge and experience with project data collection and reporting methodologies are also desired. The Construction Program Director will help HomeAid rebuild lives in the DMV.
Compensation and Benefits: Full-time, salaried, exempt position. Base salary commensurate with experience. HomeAid medical/dental/vision insurance, long and short-term disability, vacation and personal time, and other benefits to qualified employees.
Overview of Responsibilities:
Project Development
- Manage day-to-day operations of all construction projects
- Serve as the daily contact for nonprofit staff and builder captains on projects and coordinate all the details to ensure a successful completion of projects
- Represent HomeAid NCR and construction projects in the community at various community council and committee meetings
- Identify reputable nonprofits and address community needs
- Act as lead in project application review and conduct due diligence for applying nonprofits
- Ensure the affiliate abides by all HomeAid policies and procedures
- Manage the coordination of events related to projects (i.e. groundbreaking ceremonies, dedication ceremonies, etc.)
- Work in close collaboration with the HomeAid Project Development Committee and various other associations to leverage homebuilders and trade partners for projects
- Manage administration of all construction projects in a timely manner, including budgets, invoices, and acknowledgment letters.
Public Relations and Communication:
- Assist HomeAid staff with implementing marketing and communications plans
- Assist CEO with publicity and communications related to the HomeAid projects
- Establish and maintain relationships with community groups and agencies, governmental jurisdictions, housing advocate associations, and civic organizations
- Attend networking events to facilitate relationships and recruit project volunteers and donors
Travel:
- Attend all on-site project meetings
- Visit each project and team as needed
- Attend HomeAid national conference and other out-of-town meetings if/when necessary
Position Requirements:
- Understanding of and passion for HomeAid’s mission
- Project Management certificate/training desired
- Knowledge of construction/building a plus
- Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit experience
- Understanding of permitting and zoning nuances for various jurisdictions
- Experience and success working with a team; ability to multi-task and work independently
- Experience leading and managing volunteers
- Strong working relationships with local and national vendors and/or trade partners
- Strong computer skills: Microsoft suite, DonorPerfect, and Salesforce
- Strong knowledge and understanding of budget development and management, financial reporting, and nonprofit compliance issues
- Ability to develop and leverage relationships to support multiple volunteer-engaged projects
- Ability to effectively manage group dynamics and forge consensus from diverse constituencies and sometimes opposing viewpoints
- Finessed communicator who is articulate, has strong writing skills, is an active listener, and has good presentation skills
- Highly organized, intuitive and detail oriented
- Occasional evening/weekend event attendance required
Please submit cover letter and resume to: info@homeaidncr.org
