Manager, Home Construction

TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION • New York, NY

6d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Home Construction supports the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s mission to honor firefighter Stephen Siller and military members and first responders who sacrifice their lives or suffer injury in service to the country. The Foundation is also committed to eradicating homelessness among veterans. The role helps ensure program homes comply with applicable state and local codes and regulations and address the unique needs of families and catastrophically injured service members, with the goal of improving quality of life and restoring independence.

The manager coordinates residential construction projects, working with builders, architects, project managers, and support teams to meet schedules and deadlines. The position is required to work on site in Staten Island, New York, and may require travel to project locations in or out of state. Special working conditions may include changes to workdays, shift hours, or work locations, including outdoor locations, when assisting with special events.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5–7 years of residential experience.
• Prior experience in a construction supervisory or management role, including leading construction teams, overseeing projects, and managing day-to-day field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural plans.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of regulatory compliance, safety standards, and housing regulations.
• Ability to multitask across multiple projects and supervise personnel.
• Proficiency in construction management and business software, including Buildertrend, R.S. Means, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, or equivalent applications.
• Pre-employment screening, including a background check, is required.
• Application materials must include a résumé and cover letter.
• Required to work on site in Staten Island, NY.

Responsibilities

• Follow up with potential builders.
• Ensure the construction process starts and ends on time and that deadlines are met.
• Meet weekly with Project Managers and the Support Team to discuss progress, timelines, material acquisition, and change orders.
• Establish and manage relationships with builders and architects.
• Collect lien releases.
• Review owner’s representative reports to ensure the owner’s needs are being met.
• Monitor Buildertrend daily logs for ongoing updates.
• Travel to project locations, in and out of state, if required.
• Create weekly progress reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed