Vice President of Construction

OMNI is honored to be retained by Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City and announce an exceptional opportunity to join this mission-driven organization as their next Vice President of Construction.

The ideal candidate is a mission-driven leader with a commitment to the mission of Habitat for Humanity: building homes communities and hope; who brings deep construction expertise strong people leadership and the ability to build systems that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the CEO the Vice President of Construction will serve as a key member and strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team at Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City (HFHKC). This role is responsible for leading all construction and economic development operations in support of the organizations mission: building homes communities and hope.

The VP will provide strategic and operational leadership across homebuilding homeowner development neighborhood revitalization and land acquisition. The VP of Construction ensures the delivery of high-quality cost-effective homes while maintaining a strong focus on safety volunteer engagement and community impact.

• Leadership & Strategy: Partner with the President & CEO and other senior leadership to translate HFHKCs mission into strategic construction plans while driving cross-functional alignment with Finance Development and Programs; promoting a culture of accountability inclusion safety and continuous improvement.
• Construction & Operations Management: Lead all construction and development activities including new home builds rehabilitation projects and neighborhood revitalization initiatives to deliver high-quality sustainable projects on time and within budget while managing land acquisition collaboration with municipal officials (engineers developers inspectors) and operational innovation by exploring construction methods materials and energy-efficient practices to improve cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
• People Leadership & Team Development: Build lead and develop a high-performing mission-driven workforce through coaching talent management volunteer engagement and leadership development.
• Financial Management & Operational Efficiency: Oversee budgets financial performance including cost per home construction expenses contracts capital investments and long-term planning to ensure fiscal responsibility and operational effectiveness.
• Partnerships & Community Engagement: Serve as ambassador to strengthen relationships with municipalities contractors developers funders and community partners while supporting fundraising grant initiatives by providing project insights and technical expertise and market knowledge as it pertains to advocacy & compliance.
• Compliance Safety & Risk Management: Ensure regulatory compliance with city state federal and OSHA standards maintain a strong safety culture for staff volunteers & partners and mitigate operational financial and project-related risks.
• Data Systems & Performance Management: Use data KPIs and reporting systems to measure performance cost efficiency quality and homeowner pipeline; drive continuous improvements decision making and provide transparent updates to organizational leadership.
• Core Values Alignment: Demonstrate and promote Habitat for Humanity Kansas Citys core values of humility courage and accountability in all aspects of leadership and decision-making.
• Success Measures: Success is measured by achieving production and preservation goals delivering projects on time and within budget fostering team engagement and retention maintaining safety and compliance and ensuring effective organizational collaboration & operational alignment.

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Business or related field. Masters degree preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in construction operations or development.
• 3 years in a senior leadership role leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Current General Contractor license or ability to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction land development and project management.
• Proven experience managing budgets contracts and complex projects.
• Experience working in or with nonprofit community development or volunteer-driven environments preferred.
• Knowledge of government funding and affordable housing programs preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with construction/project management systems.

Salary and Benefits

• Collaborative and high achieving work environment.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Competitive salary PTO and benefits package including 401k medical dental vision long-and short-term disability life insurance and health savings account.

We appreciate your referrals to professionals who may have an interest in this outstanding opportunity. Formal interest accepted through the OMNI Executive Career Portal.

Please direct all inquiries to:

OMNI Human Resource Solutions

Stacey Cowan Senior Search Consultant Practice Leader Local Government Services

913.653.8085

OMNI and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers.