Home Preservation Project Manager

Summary

Manages owner-occupied home repair projects from assessment through completion—handling scopes of work, cost estimates, procurement, contractor oversight, and volunteer events for a Habitat for Humanity affiliate.

The Home Preservation Project Manager oversees all aspects of owner-occupied repair projects—from initial assessment through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards, while fostering a safe and inclusive environment for homeowners, staff, volunteers, and subcontractors.


Core Responsibilities


Project Planning and Execution

  • Conduct home assessments, develop scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules.
  • Forecasting third-party activities to help achieve annual team goals.
  • Ensure that all required paperwork is on file for contractors we are working with.
  • Work with Home Preservation Navigator to understand specifically the family’s needs.
  • Work with internal staff for any grant reporting and tracking needs.
  • Help ensure that Home Preservation procurement is in line with applicable funding standards.
  • Help Home Preservation team in developing new processes and offerings to better serve our homeowners

Purchasing / Procurement

  • Initiate and oversee bid process for materials and/or subcontractors for assigned projects.
  • Maintain listing of active contractors, contact information etc. by trade.
  • Utilize current project management system(s) for bidding and procurement process.
  • Approve vendor / subcontractor invoicing.
  • Track project budgets and expenses and monitor for cost control opportunities.
  • Assist in procuring needed supplies to support event activities as needed.

Management

  • Monitor third party projects for timely completion.
  • Implement and manage quality assurance processes that ensure program is compliant with funding requirements.
  • Annually review contractors for bidding process and growing the number of contractors to support our growth.
  • Manage annual Rock the Block events and all activities associated with field work/volunteers.

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