Director of Project Development & Delivery

Habitat Portland Region is intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envisions a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. All of our staff engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our Equity Statement and Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward.

Leadership of Project - Delivery 30%
* Accountable for all projects in Planning, Land Development feasibility, and Design and Permitting Phases. Shared accountability with Director of Construction for projects in site development and active build phase through certificates of completion.
* Hire, lead and train Construction Project Managers (PMs) and Project Engineers (PEs), ensuring they have the tools and skills for success.
* Assign work and oversee PM and PE tasks, monitoring schedules, budgets, and compliance through established tools and systems.
* Identify areas of risk, schedule and budget variances, delays, and collaborate with teams to implement corrective actions.
* Ensure the PMs and PEs maintain accurate project files and follow procurement process and policies.
* Collaborate with the procurement and project management teams to execute a thorough buyout process before construction; ensuring resources, costs, and scopes are clearly defined to prevent budget overruns and delays.
* Maintain and enforce Procurement Policies and promote a culture of long-term cost savings
* Develop innovative, cost-effective procurement strategies for construction projects and departmental needs.
* Develops and maintains financial proformas, tracks budgets
* Assisting project team as needed with building initial project cost estimates and schedules
* Manage team performance through setting expectations and providing regular feedback and coaching.
* Partner with Department leaders on initiatives and efforts to increase employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention.

Vendor Management 20%
* Collaborating with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) and the HFHPR’s Resource Development team on Gift-in-Kind outreach for donations from manufacturers and suppliers
* Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors based on project requirements
* Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers; includes negotiating contracts, terms, and schedules
* Working with the project team to capture lessons learned and performance review of working with specific vendors

Project Development 20%
* With Director of Construction, develop, manage and enforce Habitat for Humanity Portland Region (HFHPR) design standards, in alignment with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) standards. Manage the standardization of materials and products across the project development portfolio.
* Directly manage projects through pre-concept, land-use, zoning, and permitting processes. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure projects have documented agreements on planned execution (i.e. phasing logistics and impacts on construction and home sales.)
* Oversee procurement, selection, contracting, and management of architects, consultants, engineers, and other specialists during the design phase, ensuring timely permit issuance.
* Collaborate with internal departments to plan communities that meet homebuyer needs, support sustainable HOA structures, and uphold design and build standards.
* Review proposed drawings sets with project teams and provide feedback to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
* Ensure successful transition of projects to the delivery team: PMs and Construction site staff and continue oversight with Director of Construction throughout completion.

Land Bank Management 10%
* Performing land due diligence, in consultation with the VP, to include contracting with consultants and engineers, as needed, for early assessment and feasibility studies.
* Utilizing Microsoft Excel, and/or Smartsheet, to create detailed financial models for potential acquisitions
* Developing and analyzing land proformas and homebuilding proformas
* Analyzing asset dispositions and management strategies to optimize land holdings to support the VP in land-related decision-making.
* Working with the VP to review potential land opportunities as they come in, as well as occasionally taking proactive steps to search for properties so that the organization is properly banking the appropriate amount and type of properties for future projects.
* Developing recommendations to the VP and potentially the rest of the Leadership Team, on whether to hold, re-plan, or develop specific land assets
* Managing the maintenance of undeveloped properties in land bank

Organizational Leadership, Collaboration, and Engagement 20%
* Coordinate presentations and share project information with public entities and community organizations, building and maintaining strong relationships with government representatives.
* Partner with PMs, Directors, and site staff, to support proactive community engagement and maintain positive relations with neighbors, especially those adjacent to development sites.
* Address neighborhood concerns promptly and respectfully to foster trust and goodwill.
* Attend special events, occasionally on weekends, early mornings or evening hours to engage with community members, donors, volunteers, government entities or other partners.
* Maintain close communication with department Directors to align organizational goals and initiatives that span multiple departments/teams.
* Collaborate with the Director of Construction, to ensure team cohesion between site staff and in-office staff and ensure projects meet timelines and budgets.
* Collaborate on projects that advance the annual plan and strategic plans.
* Establish and use key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success. Prepare regular performance reports for Leadership and Board of Directors.
* Partner with VP and finance to manage the annual departmental budget, including operational costs and construction project costs.
* Collaborate with government and finance departments to structure financing for new land acquisitions
* Participates in industry meetings and conferences

To be successful in this role, you have
* 6+ years of progressive experience; 3+ of which is direct or leadership experience. (Or 4+ years of progressive experience, 2+ of which is direct, and relevant bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning or Business Administration)
* Experience managing people, setting performance objectives, and providing consistent feedback and coaching to team members.
* Experience in land development; including comprehensive understanding of land development processes and regulations
* Experience in reading, understanding and enforcing contracts
* Practical understanding and experience working with construction materials and supplies used in residential construction
* Experience working with outside construction consultants such as architects and engineers.
* Practical experience developing and reviewing construction and site development plans
* Experience in value engineering site development and construction plans
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Smartsheet, and Procore
* Strong risk assessment and solution-finding skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills; effective with diverse audiences
* Excellent leadership and collaboration skills with both internal and external teams
* Excel at managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
* Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills, able to make decisions and prioritize tasks.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. The selected candidate will be required to submit their driver’s license for a motor vehicle record check (MVR).

**Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.

To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, you’ll also have:
* Master of Science in Real Estate (MRE) or Real Estate Development (MRED), or a MBA with a real estate concentration
* A current or in-progress PMP certification
* Experience working in affordable housing and navigating different political landscapes across cities, counties and jurisdictions.
* Experience working with the City of Portland, Permitting and Development (PP&D), Public Works Permitting, Zoning and Land Use, and/or Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).
* An understanding of land development local market construction costs and trends for estimating and cost analysis reporting
* Experience in real estate finance and/or planning

Your work environment and physical demands: .
OFFICE/HYBRID
* Your workday will be located in a human-paced, team-oriented, business-casual style office setting.
* Depending on the position’s responsibilities, you may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on performance, and access to essential work-related resources.
* While in the office, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
* An office-based role means that your day will be mostly sedentary, with some time spent moving files, open filing cabinets, bending, and/or standing on a stool as necessary.
* Occasionally you will travel between other Habitat locations, construction sites, or temporary worksites.

Your Work Schedule:
40-hour work week, generally Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Your Compensation:
* We aim to offer equitable pay and benefits and are committed to transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on a candidate’s willingness and/or ability to negotiate leads to inequities and bias in how employees are compensated.
* We determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and the candidate’s competencies for the role demonstrated during the hiring process. Successful candidates are typically hired within the first half of the Pay Range and receive scheduled incremental increases. When starting in this position, your compensation will generally be between $80,705 salary range midpoint of $100,881. The full range for this position is $80,705 to $121,057 annually.

Your Benefits Package:
* We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
* 100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% paid for dependents
* 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
* 100% employer-paid dental insurance for employee; 50% paid for dependents
* 100% employer-paid disability insurance
* Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
* 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
* Life insurance
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What to expect when you apply:
We strive to ensure our hiring process is accessible to all applicants. We know your time is valuable and want to acknowledge the time it can take to apply for a position. We ask you to submit your resume, cover letter, and provide three professional references using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact [email protected].
Candidates are reviewed by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a screening phone call or virtual meeting. The final round of candidates will be invited to interview in-person with the hiring team. Occasionally we may request that finalists complete a second round of in-person interviews. We appreciate the time and effort that you put into this process.

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