Senior Project Manager - Construction

Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

At Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, we don’t just build homes—we develop communities. As a Senior Project Manager, Special Projects, you’ll lead complex, high-impact developments that expand access to affordable housing through innovative partnerships.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, development, and mission-driven work.

You’ll lead projects from concept to completion:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in construction, real estate, planning, or related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in development or project management
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Strong understanding of pre-development, design, and construction
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple priorities
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in project tools (Procore, BuildPro, MS Office)
• Expert knowledge of building products, plan reading, construction details and relevant construction rules, regulations, and quality standards
• Mastery of current building codes, regulations, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Mastery of general carpentry skills and residential construction techniques.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret into plain English general construction documents and drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of safety hazards and necessary precautions.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from jobsites and office, a clean driving record and ability to be insured.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification
• Experience with public-private partnerships or affordable housing
• Background working with municipalities or community organizations
• Knowledge of development incentives or housing programs

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of development projects—from feasibility to closeout
• Define scope, budgets, and timelines aligned with strategic goals
• Identify risks and drive proactive solutions
• Lead feasibility, site planning, and entitlement strategies
• Coordinate architects, engineers, and consultants
• Oversee design phases and permitting processes
• Ensure projects are cost-effective and community-focused
• Serve as the key contact for developers, municipalities, and partners
• Support development agreements and partnership structures
• Align diverse stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes
• Partner with construction teams to ensure seamless execution
• Monitor progress, budgets, and quality across multiple projects
• Support issue resolution and change management
• Work closely with land acquisition, finance, and community engagement teams
• Ensure alignment with funding requirements and program goals
• Provide updates to leadership and stakeholders
• Manage budgets, contingencies, and cost tracking
• Support financial modeling and funding coordination
• Prepare materials for executive and board-level reporting

Benefits

• Lead high-impact projects that shape communities
• Work with mission-aligned partners and stakeholders
• Be part of a growing, innovative real estate team
• Make a lasting difference in affordable housing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level