Highlands Housing has served southeastern Appalachia Kentucky since 2007. We have helped almost 300 families achieve the dream of homeownership. Our services include energy efficient new
construction, owner occupied repair, tenant rental assistance, and homebuyer education and advising.
Highlands provides a supportive work environment, where we work together to create better
communities. The Construction Project Manager will oversee and coordinate all aspects of construction projects from inception to completion. This role involves managing project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery. The Construction Project Manager is essential in ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing resource allocation, resolving issues, driving innovation, and incorporating sustainable practices. This position will work at the direction of the Vice President of Construction.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee projects as assigned
• Prepare take off and cost estimates sheets for projects
• Obtain bids for materials and subcontractor work
• Manage contracts with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
• Place orders for materials and subcontract work
• Coordinate, oversee, and determine the adequacy of the materials delivered and the subcontractor work performed
• Review, approve code, and submit purchase orders and/or invoices to Finance staff
• Consult with homebuyers and homeowners to analyze home design needs and feasibility and develop cost estimates
• Collaborate with homeownership staff to analyze the financial feasibility of projects, and to address financing gaps
• Schedule construction activities and monitor progress to ensure achievement of benchmarks
• Supply construction information, including photos, to project funders as needed
• Ensure construction activities comply with local codes, Highlands Housing Corporation policies, Kentucky Housing Corporation guidelines, Federal Home Loan Bank regulations, and our partners’ standards
• Stay informed on new construction methods and standards
• Complete required reports
• Undertake other responsibilities as required
Qualifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage teams and interact with clients and stakeholders
• Several years of experience in construction management or a related field, with a proven track record of successfully managing construction projects
• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation
• Proficiency in Buildertrend or other construction management software, project scheduling
tools, or other relevant technology • In-depth understanding of construction processes, building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards
• Knowledge of, and affinity for, energy-efficient construction processes
Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Quality control
• Risk management
• Negotiation
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
Training and Development
• Attend NeighborWorks National Training Institute training sessions and other professional development opportunities
• Develop and enhance skills through hands-on experience and mentorship
Benefits
Highlands Housing offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees. This includes health and wellness, vision, dental, retirement, paid time off, paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays and flexible work arrangements.
Location
Office locations in London and Monticello, Kentucky.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Highlands Housing Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or transgender status.
Highlands Housing is on a mission to transform lives through access to safe affordable housing in southeastern Appalachia Kentucky, one of the most underserved and difficult regions of the country to serve. We empower individuals through education to achieve long-term stability, financial independence, and generational wealth, enhancing the quality of life.
Applicants may submit applications to: careers@hhfirst.org