Director of Project Development & Delivery

• 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.

• Collaborating with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) and the HFHPRs 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

• 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 specialistsduring 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.

• 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 holdingsto 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 propertiesin land bank

• 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

• 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 bachelors 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 drivers license in good standing. The selected candidate will be required to submit their drivers license for a motor vehicle record check (MVR).

• 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 workday will be located in a human-paced team-oriented business-casual style office setting.
• Depending on the positions 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.

• 40-hour work week generally Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

• 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)

Apply here: offered the position and prior to starting work you will be asked to complete a background check that includes a criminal record history record and motor vehicle record. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your suitability for this position.

Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified people for all our positions in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race color religion gender marital status age national origin physical or mental disability sexual orientation veteran/reserve national guard status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

This job description is intended as a guideline only and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will with or without cause.

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