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Habitat for Humanity International · 2 weeks ago

Director of Production Planning and Procurement

Denver, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$101K/yr - $122K/yr

10+ years exp

Habitat for Humanity International is dedicated to furthering its mission through effective planning and procurement in construction programs. The Director of Production Planning and Procurement will oversee strategic planning, purchasing strategies, and coordinate with various teams to ensure efficient resource use and project completion.

ConstructionHomeless ShelterNon ProfitResidential

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Real Estate Development (RED) team and New Construction teams to develop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for on-time field starts

Oversee the development and implementation of readiness milestones, long-lead item procurement, and trade capacity planning

Collaborate with RED and Design teams to integrate construction planning into early-stage project feasibility and entitlement reviews

Review civil engineering and grading plans to identify site-specific construction risks and mitigate them through design or sequencing adjustments

Bridge and coordinate construction operations needs with RED for all building permit submittals and approvals across jurisdictions, ensuring timely and complete documentation

Coordinate with the RED team and help serve as a liaison with city staff, architects, engineers, MEP consultants, and permit reviewers to address technical or compliance issues as they arise. Ensure clear and effective communication between permitting authorities and Habitat’s design professionals to support timely approvals and aligned documentation

Establish internal systems with RED to track permit timelines, resolve review comments, and communicate permitting status across departments

Summarize and ensure necessary data collection relative to grants and other compliance matters, i.e. Section 3, etc. – in coordination with Grants Team

Own the trade contractor procurement process: write scopes of work, prepare bid packages, conduct bid reviews, and execute buyouts in coordination with construction leadership

Develop and maintain unit cost assumptions and vendor pricing databases

Maintain master specifications for all construction programs with a logical balance of value engineering and quality

Negotiate trade and supplier contracts to ensure competitive pricing, clear deliverables, and schedule alignment, inclusive of grant conditions and requirements

Ensure consistency and transparency in procurement practices to meet internal audit and public funding requirements

Support procurement efforts across all construction programs including New Construction, ADUs, Home Repair, Renovations, and CAPABLE initiatives. Ensure material specifications and pricing align with program goals such as housing preservation, accessibility upgrades, and energy efficiency program compliance

Establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers by proactively identifying new partners and strengthening long-term collaboration to ensure competitive pricing, responsive service, and reliable delivery

Monitor market conditions for core construction materials and assess the impact of changes; develop mitigation strategies when necessary

Co-lead with RED cross-functional plan reviews to ensure constructability, durability, and cost-efficiency in all new prototypes and projects

Identify value engineering opportunities in architectural, structural, MEP’s and civil plans while protecting functional performance and funding compliance

Recommend alternative materials or assemblies to improve volunteer compatibility, reduce field errors, and shorten construction timelines

Support development of construction budgets through quantity takeoff reviews, pricing data, and procurement analysis

Coordinate with Finance and Construction teams to align budgets with market realities and review variances to mitigate future variances

Contribute to quarterly and annual financial forecasting by validating construction-related assumptions

Coordinate cross department job cost review comparing results to pro-forma forecasts and job budgets

Uphold Habitat Metro Denver’s commitment to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, the Fair Housing Act, Equal Credit Opportunity Act and Habitat Metro Denver’s Inclusivity goals

Provide mentorship and guidance to the team to maximize professional growth and potential

Champion operational best practices and drive continuous improvement in Habitat’s production planning systems

Participate with construction teams in strategic planning efforts and cross-departmental initiatives

Other associated duties as required to help fulfill our mission in alignment with our Cultural Blueprint values

Qualification

Residential construction experienceProcurement strategyProject management skillsNegotiation skillsBudgetingCost controlLocal codesValue engineeringContract administrationAnalytical skillsResearch skillsTeam developmentDiversity experienceSoftware proficiencyLeadership skillsCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Minimum 10-15 years of experience in residential construction with a focus in purchasing, permitting, or preconstruction

Minimum 8 years of successful supervisory role; prior director-level or senior management experience required

Strong knowledge of trade scopes, material assemblies, and residential permitting

Proven success leading procurement and preconstruction efforts in production, public, or affordable housing environments

Proven track record of networking by building and maintaining strategic supplier and vendor relationships to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance

Public-funded construction compliance experience highly preferred

Expertise in interpreting civil, architectural, and structural plans, including grading and utility plans

Skilled in value engineering and systems optimization without compromising quality or safety

Exceptional project management and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Procore, Buildertrend, or similar construction/project management systems

Structured education in a related field (Architecture, Construction, Project Management, etc.) could be advantageous in this role

Knowledgeable in local codes, problem solving and persistence in residential construction permit acquisition

The ability to lead and coordinate multiple concurrent projects and tasks from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and timelines

A solid understanding of strategic sourcing and contract administration, ensuring compliance with terms, mitigating risk, and securing agreements that align with organizational objectives

Excellent negotiation skills with a proven ability to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions while maintaining positive supplier relationships

Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to flex style to communicate clearly, professionally, and sensitively with diverse audiences of coworkers, suppliers, vendors, volunteers, and contractors

Outstanding leadership skills with demonstrated success in interdepartmental coordination, leading teams, building strong culture, developing others, and overseeing results

Self-motivated and able to work independently with superior time management and organizational skills

Comfort navigating a dynamic, regularly changing landscape and success working in a similar environment

Ability to analyze construction documents and able to read blueprints

Solid project management skills with the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, coordinate, delegate and manage workload to meet goals and deadlines

Adept at researching and applying information to build and/or strengthen knowledge and skills relevant to professional performance and growth