Program and Construction Director

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

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. 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 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. This position reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the senior leadership team. Please submit a resum and cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications for the position to Executive Director, Kathy Greiner (View email address on aiapply.co) by Monday, November 3rd.

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 Services 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.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of residential construction management experience, including 3-5 years leading field teams, with demonstrated skill in coaching and developing individuals and teams
• Preferred: 2- or 4-year degree in construction management, or 4-year degree in business administration. Alternatively, 7-10 years of progressive construction management experience in lieu of a degree
• Minnesota Contractor’s License exam passed, or passed within 6 months of hire (study time and expenses covered by the organization)
• General knowledge of housing, including the lived experiences of low-income homeowners, older adults, and people with disabilities
• Preferred: nonprofit experience. Experience with diverse populations is a plus.

Competencies

• Detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in problem-solving, conflict management, and creative solutions
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and web-based platforms such as Salesforce and Google Workspace
• Demonstrated experience compiling and organizing data and writing correspondence and reports
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including editing, proofreading, and basic math
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a positive, flexible, helpful demeanor; able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Reliable car, valid Minnesota driver’s license, and ability to drive during day and evening hours (mileage reimbursed)

Essential Physical Functions

• Communicate by telephone with clients
• Type frequently
• Sit, stand, and walk frequently, including climbing stairs and ladders
• Drive occasionally
• Lift 25 pounds or more
  
  

Salary: The starting salary for this full-time exempt position is $85,000 per year.

Please submit a resume and cover letter, describing your interest and qualifications for the position to Executive Director, Kathy Greiner (View email address on aiapply.co) by Monday, November 3rd.

Flexible work from home options available.