Construction Support Manager
5 days ago
Denver
Job Description Who You Are: You’re someone who individuals can depend on, but you can also rally a team when needed. You are well versed in the intricacies of residential project coordination and enjoy facing unique challenges every day. You’re inquisitive and enjoy diving into finer details and making sure processes are efficient and information is accurate. You’re looking for a new position where you can make a difference in your life, the lives of others, and the world. In return, you seek an organization that appreciates your individuality and supports you as a member of a diverse and talented team. People often comment on how you’re organized, thorough, compassionate, and a skilled critical thinker. You know in your heart it’s time to find an opportunity to be part of something larger; more impactful. If this sounds like you, please allow us to introduce ourselves. Who We Are: Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (Habitat Metro Denver) is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that seeks to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that everyone needs an affordable, healthy, and stable place to live in dignity and safety, and that affordable housing should be a matter of conscience and action for all. To achieve our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Habitat Metro Denver builds, renovates and sells homes in partnership with low- and moderate-income families. Habitat Metro Denver is also an advocate for policies that create and preserve affordable housing. We work in neighborhoods across five counties in Metro Denver to not only build, renovate and sell new homes, but also to do critical home repairs to help families stay in their homes longer. Since being founded in 1979, Habitat Metro Denver has served more than 2,500 households and is one of the top ten producers in the Habitat U.S. network nationwide. How We Succeed Together: Habitat Metro Denver’s Cultural Blueprint highlights the specific behaviors and mindsets that support our core values and guide day-to-day decisions, behaviors, and interactions of every person within our organization. Solid Foundations - Our mission is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about our work, our teams, and our relationships. Innovative Design - We are curious. We embrace change. We take risks and initiative to address a complex social issue – housing. We exemplify grit and determination in our relentless pursuit to ensure everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home. Open Doors - We welcome everyone. We aspire to be an inclusive organization that celebrates one humanity – where equity, diversity and inclusion are at the core of every facet of our work. Clear Windows - We approach everyone with kindness, clarity, and transparency. We champion authenticity, illuminate our strengths, and hold ourselves and others accountable. Supportive Structures - We have each other’s backs. We collaborate. Becoming better at what we do takes all of us. By building homes and life-changing careers, we make a transformational difference in our lives and the lives of others. GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: In support of furthering its mission, the Construction Support Manager provides critical support functions to all Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver construction programs, enabling the effective use of available resources to serve as many families as possible. The following reflects the organization’s definition of essential functions for the job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: WAREHOUSE INVENTORY · Ensure cost-effective acquisition of materials, supplies and finished goods for warehouse inventory. · Collaborate with construction staff to add or remove items from active inventory. · Maintain effective procedures for accurately receiving and issuing warehouse inventory stock. · Ensure periodic physical inventory counts are made; make appropriate inventory adjustments based on physical count results. MATERIALS AND SUPPLY PURCHASING · Collaborate with the Director of Production Planning and Procurement to identify appropriate suppliers for cost-effective purchasing and support effective and timely delivery of services; including, but not limited to: supplier relations, design reviews, materials take-offs and permitting. · Implement and maintain systems and processes to effectively order, track and receive construction materials and supplies. · Place and track material and supply orders, ensure that materials and supplies reach their predefined destination in a timely manner to support construction timelines. · Resolve order/delivery issues and supplier disputes in a timely manner. DELIVERY LOGISTICS AND FLEET MANAGEMENT · Ensure safe delivery of raw materials, supplies and finished goods to construction sites to support on-time and on-budget project completion, utilizing appropriate delivery means and methods. · Maintain a safe and cost-effective construction fleet to support all construction team activities including planning, acquisition, training, safety, operation, maintenance / repair, and vehicle retirement. PRODUCTION SHOP & WAREHOUSE LEADERSHIP & TEAM DEVELOPMENT · Uphold Habitat Metro Denver’s commitment to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, the Fair Housing Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Habitat Metro Denver’s Inclusivity goals. · Provide mentorship and guidance to Construction Support to maximize professional growth and potential. · Champion operational best practices and drive continuous improvement in Habitat’s production shop. · Ensure that the Production Shops consistently provide goods and services that bring high value to field construction operations. · Promote continuous assessment and improvement of existing product offerings, and identification and development of new product offerings. · Maintain safe, secure and cost-effective construction warehouse facilities accommodating construction materials and supplies storage. · Collaborate with Facilities Manager as needed to make improvements or repairs. · Other associated duties as required to help fulfill our mission in alignment with our Cultural Blueprint values. SAFETY AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT · Collaborate with Construction Managers to develop, implement and administer safety and skills training for construction staff, including curriculum development, training and certification tracking, training scheduling, training delivery. · Utilize internal and external safety and training resources to provide appropriate, economical training for construction site safety, first aid, CPR and AED, technical skills, project management, and additional training programs as applicable. KNOWLEDGE & SKILL: · Coordinate multiple concurrent projects and tasks from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines. · Excellent oral and written communication skills. · Ability to flex style to communicate clearly, professionally, and sensitively with diverse audiences of coworkers, suppliers, vendors, volunteers, and contractors. · Outstanding leadership skills with demonstrated success leading teams, building strong culture, developing others, and overseeing results. · Self-motivated and able to work independently with superior time management and organizational skills. · Comfort navigating a dynamic, regularly changing landscape and success working in a similar environment. · Ability to analyze construction documents and able to read blueprints. · Good project management skills with the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, coordinate, delegate and manage workload to meet goals and deadlines. · Adept at researching and applying information to build and/or strengthen knowledge and skills relevant to professional performance and growth. · Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds is preferred. EXPERIENCE · Minimum 10 years of experience in residential construction with a focus in framing, purchasing, inventory and project coordination. · Minimum 5 years of successful supervisory experience required. · Expertise in interpreting architectural plans. · Strong budgeting and math skills as they relate to construction and/or P&L management. · Strong computer proficiency including experience with MS Office Suite and contemporary project management, accounting and inventory management systems. · Structured education in a related field (Architecture, Construction, Project Management, etc.) could be advantageous in this role. WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB · Most work is performed indoors at a desk in a shared office or meeting setting, in a shop, or construction site environment. · Position is primarily on-site with the ability to work remotely on occasion. · Ability to work at a computer and speak on the phone for extended periods of time. · Ability to adequately traverse a warehouse and construction site; lifting /carrying a minimum of 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 75 lbs. occasionally; ability to speak, hear, bend, twist, reach or other similar activities as required. · Able to work in all weather conditions, around hazardous chemicals, dust, dirt, and other particulates. · Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s insurance policy; A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run for insurance purposes. · Ability to travel to and from meetings / appointments at various Habitat construction site locations at times when public transportation can be challenging. · Ability to earn certification and drive a forklift vehicle. · Experience operating light trucks and trailers, including box trucks up to 26-ft long, strongly preferred; as a minimum, must be able and willing to learn to drive vehicles and vehicle combinations (trucks with trailers) up to 26,000 lbs. gross weight rating. · Willingness to work weekends, evenings, overtime as required. The expected starting annual salary range for this position is $68,000 - $80,300 New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity and the budgeted amount for the role. The full annual salary range for this position is $68,000 - $92,500 Benefits available include medical, dental and vision insurance options; 401k with employer match; Paid time off for vacation, sick, holidays, floating holidays; short and long-term disability; Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) Leave; Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML); and paid time to volunteer. At Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, we value diversity and strive to ensure that our practices and policies are equitable ad inclusive. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status and gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, race, national origin (including ancestry), disability, creed, religion, genetic information, HIV status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Habitat Metro Denver is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, dismissal, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Company DescriptionImagine a world where everyone has a decent place to live, and YOU have the opportunity to impact people every day through your work. Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver has seen dramatic growth in the last five years. It’s an exciting time to join our team!Imagine a world where everyone has a decent place to live, and YOU have the opportunity to impact people every day through your work. Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver has seen dramatic growth in the last five years. It’s an exciting time to join our team!