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Program and Construction Director:

The Program and Construction Director oversees the delivery of high-quality repair services for low-income homeowners across the Twin Cities Metro area and select counties in Southwest Minnesota. This is a hybrid position, requiring an average of 3 days per week in the field with our team, clients, volunteer teams, visiting project sites or on site at our co-working space. Time in the field increases during the height of the construction season.

Qualified candidates will bring at least 5-7 years of experience in residential construction management, with 3-5 years of experience successfully leading project management professionals. All candidates must reside in the Twin Cities Metro Area. This position reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the senior leadership team.

Areas of Responsibility

Team Leadership and External Engagement

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Project Managers, supporting their autonomy and growth and assisting with client conflict resolution and messaging as needed.
• Build positive relationships in the communities we serve, representing the organization to clients, volunteer networks, and strategic partners.
• Work with Project Managers to develop subcontractor relationships and manage bidding. Ensure all subcontractors have signed agreements, insurance, valid licenses, permits, and passed inspections.
• Budget Management and Grant Expertise
• Support annual budgeting with accurate projections based on available grant funding, households to be served, project costs, and staffing needs.
• Maintain working knowledge of funding streams, including project-specific grant requirements, allowable uses, and client eligibility.
• Supply data and project outcome summaries for grant, sponsorship, and funding applications and close-out reporting.
• Review monthly project expenses, explain material deviations, and recommend cost containment or additional spending as appropriate.

Process Oversight, Compliance, and Asset Management

• Ensure the team understands and follows project management workflows and processes. Identify process improvements as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations and policies applicable to funding, programs, and client projects.
• Protect the confidentiality of information collected from employees, clients, sponsors, volunteers, and funders.
• Provide ongoing jobsite safety training to employees and volunteers.
• Maintain vehicles, equipment, and materials, ensuring they are secured and used responsibly. Serve as primary contact for warehouse and storage locations.

Program and Construction Project Oversight

• Maintain a strong understanding of our program services and explain them to applicants, clients, volunteers, and other audiences.
• Help the team conduct home visits for project previews and post-work site visits to confirm client satisfaction and obtain completion signatures.
• Provide technical and safety support for volunteer project days.