Director of Project Development & Procurement
Department: Construction
Reports to: Vice President of Construction
Time Commitment: Full time, exempt
Level: I
Compensation: $76,000 to $94,914 per year*; We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, life insurance, paid family and medical leave, and more.
*For details on the compensation, see Your Compensation section below.
Application Deadline:
Your application is due by [04/12/2025-generally 30-days from posting date]. We will not actively screen applications received after the deadline. Review of late applications is conducted at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Note to Candidates:
We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We recognize that requirements for educational and experience minimums create unnecessary barriers for under-served populations in pursuing employment opportunities in which they may be successful. In considering this alongside our Equity practices, we have removed educational and experience minimum requirements to focus on candidates’ abilities to excel based on the responsibilities of the position. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Who You Are:
As the Director of Project Development and Procurement, you serve in a leadership role responsible for overseeing procurement strategies and activities in the Construction department. You are a strategic and results-driven leader with a deep understanding of procurement and project development within the construction industry. You excel at collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive projects forward, ensuring seamless progress from land acquisition to certificate of occupancy. With a strong ability to lead project management teams and cultivate vendor relationships, you implement cost-effective strategies that align with organizational construction goals. Your expertise in procurement strategy and project oversight enables you to optimize resources and deliver high-impact results.
Who we are:
At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates out of three offices, four brick and mortar stores, one warehouse, and numerous construction sites in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego.
Habitat Portland Region is intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envisions a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. All of our staff engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our Equity Statement and Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward.
Please visit our website and social media pages to learn more.
You’ll be responsible for:
Project Procurement
Strategy
- Developing innovative and cost-effective procurement strategies for construction projects and departmental needs
- Maintaining the procurement budget and promote a culture of long-term cost savings
- Managing the standardization of materials and products across the project development portfolio
- Collaborating with the Resource Development team’s Senior Business Engagement Officer on Gift in Kind outreach for donations from manufacturers and suppliers
Vendor Management
- Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors based on project requirements
- Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers; includes negotiating contracts, terms, and schedules
- Being the primary point of contact between Habitat affiliate staff and suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors
Project Development
Project Management
- Coordinating the procurement schedule with the project construction schedule
- Assigning projects to the project management team, monitoring work through templates and systems to ensure the project management team maintains the project development schedule
- Generating and issuing regular project reports through Procore, the Construction Management System
Design and Permitting
- Coordinating selection, contracting, and management of architects, consultants, engineers, and other project specialists
- Supervising the management of the design process, including selecting/hiring consultants and ensuring issuance of building permits
- Collaborating with the Procurement Manager and project management team through the RFP process for buyout projects
Due Diligence and Land Management
- Performing land due diligence, including contracting with consultants and engineers
- Managing the maintenance of undeveloped properties
- Handling inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels of undeveloped properties
- Analyzing asset dispositions and management strategies to optimize land holdings
- Developing recommendations to the VP of Construction on whether to hold, re-plan, or develop specific land assets, potentially consulting with the Leadership Team
Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Building initial project cost estimates and schedules using internal data management programs
- Developing and analyzing land proformas and homebuilding proformas
- Utilizing Microsoft Excel to create detailed financial models for potential acquisitions
- Monitoring and updating relevant departments on price fluctuations of goods and vendor pricing
Leadership
People Leader
- Training and leading Construction Project Managers and Construction Project Engineers/Coordinators
- Ensuring team members are successful in using the construction project management system and following established processes
- Collaborating with the Director of Construction to ensure team cohesion with Assistant Construction Superintendents and Project Managers
Collaboration with Other Departments
- Practicing close communication with the Directors of other organizational departments to ensure attention to organizational goals that cross departmental responsibilities.
- Coordinating property tax exemptions and SDC waiver application processes
- Supporting the Vice President of Construction in land-related decision-making
To be successful in this role, you have**:
- 8-10 years of experience in construction management and procurement
- 3 or more years of management experience leading a team of 3+
- Proven sales, negotiation, and contracting experience in the construction industry.
- Practical understanding and experience working with construction materials and supplies used in residential construction
- Experience in working with outside construction consultants such as architects and engineers
- Experience in value engineering construction plans
- Experience in land development; including comprehensive understanding of land development processes and regulations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, Smartsheet, and Procore
- Strong risk assessment and solution-finding skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; effective with diverse audiences
**Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.
To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, you’ll also have:
- A current or in-progress PMP certification
- Experience in construction purchasing or construction sales, supply, and/or warehouse management
- Ability to conduct business in spoken and written Spanish
- An understanding of land development local market construction costs and trends for estimating and cost analysis reporting
- Experience in real estate finance and/or planning
Your work environment and physical demands: .
- Depending on the position’s responsibilities, you may be eligible for remote/hybrid work based on performance, and access to essential work-related resources.
- While in the office, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
- An office-based role means that your day will be mostly sedentary, with some time spent moving files, open filing cabinets, bending, and/or standing on a stool as necessary.
- Occasionally you will travel between other Habitat locations, construction sites, or temporary worksites.
Your Work Schedule:
- 40-hour work week, generally Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
Your Compensation:
We aim to offer equitable pay and benefits and are committed to transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on a candidate’s willingness and/or ability to negotiate leads to inequities and bias in how employees are compensated.
We determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and the candidate’s competencies for the role demonstrated during the hiring process. Successful candidates are typically hired within the first half of the Pay Range and receive scheduled incremental increases. When starting in this position, your compensation will generally be between $76,000 salary range midpoint of $94,194. The full range for this position is $76,000 to $114,000 annually.
Your Benefits Package:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% paid for dependents
- 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- 100% employer-paid dental insurance for employee; 50% paid for dependents
- 100% employer-paid disability insurance
- Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
- 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
What to expect when you apply:
We strive to ensure our hiring process is accessible to all applicants. We know your time is valuable and want to acknowledge the time it can take to apply for a position. We ask you to submit your resume, cover letter, and provide three professional references using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact HR@habitatportlandregion.org.
Candidates are reviewed by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a screening phone call or virtual meeting. The final round of candidates will be invited to interview in-person with the hiring team. Occasionally we may request that finalists complete a second round of in-person interviews. We appreciate the time and effort that you put into this process.
If offered the position, and prior to starting work, you will be asked to complete a background check that includes a criminal record history record and motor vehicle record. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your suitability for this position.
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified people for all our positions in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
This job description is intended as a guideline only and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment, expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will, with or without cause.