About Us: The Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity is an exciting place to work. Our employees are proud participants and members of the community. Our employees also enjoy employee discounts, competitive pay, and holiday perks. We are a non-profit organization looking for motivated individuals. Our mission is seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity is always looking for great people to join our team!

Position Summary: The Director of Construction leads the strategic planning, organization, and execution of all residential construction activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety. This role is responsible for structuring and managing the construction department, supervising key staff such as Project Managers and Site Managers, and implementing effective reporting systems to track progress, performance, and alignment with organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: Provide leadership and oversight for all construction operations across multiple active and upcoming projects. Organize and manage the structure of the construction department, including staffing plans, role definitions, and workflow optimization. Supervise and support Construction Project Managers and Construction Site Managers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment. Develop and maintain internal systems for project tracking, milestone reporting, and performance metrics. Oversee project timelines, budgets, risk mitigation, and resource allocation for all builds. Establish and enforce consistent construction policies, procedures, safety standards, and quality controls. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of departmental activities to senior leadership and across departments. Collaborate with Pre-Development staff to ensure smooth handoff from planning to execution phases. Serve as primary construction liaison with contractors, vendors, city inspectors, and other external partners. Coordinate with other internal teams, such as Real Estate, Volunteer Engagement, and Accounting, to ensure efficient, mission-aligned operations. Lead recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training for construction staff. Work closely with CREO on strategic planning, budget development, and long-term departmental forecasting. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; Master’s preferred. 7–10 years of progressive experience in residential and commercial construction, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role. Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams and manage multiple concurrent projects. Strong command of project management tools, permitting processes, building codes, and construction finance. Demonstrated experience with departmental organization, reporting systems, and interdepartmental coordination. Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Commitment to affordable housing and nonprofit, mission-driven work. CCM (Certified Construction Manager) or CMIT (Construction Manager-in-Training) certification preferred OSHA 30 certification (or willingness to obtain) and valid driver’s license required. We offer a full benefits package with medical, dental and vision. Life and short time disability is company paid.