About the Role
The Construction Project Manager leads the procurement, budgeting, scheduling, and execution of Habitat Greater San Francisco's new construction and acquisition-rehabilitation projects. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with Habitat's quality standards and mission.
Responsibilities
- Review project designs during predevelopment to ensure alignment with Habitat standards, constructability requirements, project budgets, and schedule objectives.
- Develop preliminary construction budgets, project schedules, procurement plans, and risk assessments.
- Prepare bid packages, scopes of work, requests for proposals (RFPs), and other procurement documents.
- Lead subcontractor and vendor solicitation efforts through Procore and evaluate bids for completeness, competitiveness, and scope alignment.
- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project budgets, schedules, and forecasting tools throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate with Superintendents and subcontractors to create and maintain critical path schedules and short-term look-ahead schedules.
- Monitor project performance and proactively identify and resolve cost, schedule, quality, and coordination issues.
- Conduct regular site visits to review construction progress, verify quality standards, and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
- Manage procurement activities, including materials purchasing, vendor coordination, and opportunities to leverage donated materials and services.
- Coordinate sustainability requirements and certifications with project consultants and field teams.
- Prepare, negotiate, and administer subcontract agreements, purchase orders, change orders, and other construction contracts.
- Maintain buyout logs, commitment tracking, contingency management, and contract compliance documentation.
- Review and approve monthly invoices, applications for payment, and subcontractor billings.
- Manage the monthly draw process, including budget updates through Procore, supporting documentation, retention tracking, and final closeout submissions.
- Manage project documentation within Procore, ensuring timely and accurate processing of RFIs, submittmits, meeting minutes, schedules, and project records.
- Develop and maintain tracking logs for RFIs, submittals, permits, inspections, and project closeout activities.
- Coordinate permit acquisition and regulatory approvals with local jurisdictions and building departments.
- Prepare homeowner and homeowners association turnover materials, including warranty documentation, maintenance manuals, and project closeout packages.
- Ensure timely completion of all project closeout requirements with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and public agencies.
- Supervise and support Superintendents and field staff through coaching, mentorship, performance management, and professional development.
- Provide regular project reporting to organizational leadership, funders, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Foster strong collaboration between field and office teams to support efficient project delivery and clear communication.
- Contribute to departmental planning, process improvement initiatives, and organizational strategy.
- Represent Habitat professionally with public agencies, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, community partners, and homeowners.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be substituted.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing residential or multifamily construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and forecasting complex construction budgets and schedules.
- Strong understanding of multifamily residential construction methods, sequencing, building systems, and project delivery processes.
- Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and consultant documents.
- Proficiency with construction management and scheduling software, including Procore, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated success building collaborative relationships with public agencies, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Valid California driver's license and ability to travel regularly to project sites throughout Habitat Greater San Francisco's service area.
- Must be able to pass background check.
- Experience managing affordable housing, nonprofit, or mission-driven development projects.
- Experience with publicly funded housing developments and related compliance requirements.
- Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or similar professional certification.
- Experience supervising construction field staff and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Commitment to Habitat for Humanity's mission and a passion for expanding access to affordable homeownership.
Skills
- Construction Management
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Procurement
- Risk Assessment
- Procore
- Microsoft Project
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication
- Organization
- Analysis
- Problem-solving
- Relationship Building
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Performance Management
- Professional Development
- Project Reporting
- Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Sustainability Coordination
- Contract Administration
- Invoice Approval
- Draw Management
- Documentation Management
- Permit Acquisition
- Turnover Package Preparation
- Closeout Management
Location
- Marin
- San Francisco
- San Mateo Counties
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
- Equivalent professional experience may be substituted
Salary/Compensations
- $125,000-135,000/year DOE
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flex Savings Account (FSA)
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- 403(b) retirement account with a company match up to 5%
- Commuter benefits
- Tuition/education reimbursement
- 20 paid vacation days
- 3 front-loaded sick days
- 13 paid holidays
About the Company
- Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco believes in the power of homeownership to create generational impact.
- To this end, we build homes for first-time homeowners and sustain homeownership by helping long-time homeowners retain their home as an asset for generations to come.
- Our Core Values shape how we show up—for our homeowners, our partners, and each other—and we seek team members who consistently embody these values in their daily work.
- Problem Solver – You bring a can-do mindset, stay adaptable in changing circumstances, and proactively find creative, pragmatic solutions.
- Humbly Confident – You know your strengths, are open to learning from others, model grace and humility, and express gratitude for your team and HGSF’s mission.
- Accountable – You finish what you start, communicate clearly, and take responsibility for outcomes.
- Relationship Builder – You work well across teams, build trust through consistency, and engage others with thoughtfulness, collaboration, and care.
Equal Opportunity
- Habitat Greater San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer.
- Habitat Greater San Francisco strives to reflect the diverse community it serves.
- Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
- Habitat GSF receives federal funds through Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) and is required by federal law, to the greatest extent possible, to provide job training and employment opportunities to Section 3 residents.
- Section 3 residents are defined as public housing residents or low-income persons who live in metropolitan area or non-metropolitan counties where HUD-assisted projects are located.
