Director of Construction

Next RC•Omaha, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Construction is a strategic leader who ensures the effective planning, execution, and delivery of Habitat for Humanity's residential construction vertical. This role blends people leadership with operational excellence, overseeing construction staff, contractors, and resources to deliver safe, high-quality homes on time and within budget. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director manages day-to-day construction operations while providing strategic oversight of budgets, schedules, facilities, equipment, and vendor relationships. The position serves as a key connector between strategy and execution, aligning people, processes, and projects to advance Habitat for Humanity's mission and commitment to safety, dignity, and quality.

Requirements

8–10+ years of progressive residential construction experience, including leadership across multiple projects or job sites.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field required; equivalent experience may be considered.
Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams in dynamic environments.
Strong budgeting, scheduling, and project management expertise.
Deep knowledge of residential construction methods, codes, and safety regulations.
Effective communicator and partner across departments and with external vendors.
Ability to translate vision into actionable plans and drive results across priorities.
Proficiency in construction management software (Buildertrend preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; must be insurable.
Ability to adequately traverse a residential construction job site; climbing, jumping, lifting, carrying (minimum 50 lbs.) or other similar activities as required.
Willing to occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support construction management, project management, and field staff across multiple job sites.
Foster a collaborative, safety first, and high performing culture rooted in accountability, trust, and continuous improvement.
Recruit, onboard, train, and retain skilled construction professionals to meet current and future organizational capacity.
Set clear expectations through goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and professional development.
Provide leadership across all phases of residential construction—from pre-construction planning through project completion.
Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and resource allocation to ensure strong financial stewardship.
Establish benchmarks, KPIs, and team goals; monitor performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Drive continuous improvement by implementing best practices that enhance productivity, homeowner experience, and cost controls.
Ensure compliance with all building codes, OSHA standards, safety regulations, and organizational quality guidelines.
Promote and model a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, training, reporting, and accountability.
Ensure construction practices reflect our client's values of dignity, accessibility, and respect for homeowners and volunteers.
Oversee facilities, inventory, vehicles, tools, and equipment to support efficient operations and minimize downtime.
Maintain strong vendor and contractor relationships to support consistent quality and performance.
Provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership on construction performance, risks, capacity, and resource needs.
Serve as an active member of organizational leadership and operations meetings, aligning construction priorities with broader organizational goals.
Partner closely with Finance, Family Services, Development, Real Estate, Operations, and the Chief of Staff to remove barriers and strengthen coordination.
Contribute to budget planning, vendor management, and longterm operational strategy.