Lead Construction Manager (LCM)

Who we Seek  

La Casa de Don Pedro seeks a Lead Construction Manager to support the Managing Director in daily operations of Healthy Homes Programs. Responsibilities include project development, outcome monitoring, and contractor coordination. This role is vital to the Healthy Homes Pillar team and contributes to La Casa de Don Pedro’s overall efficiency through timely, personalized support. 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Support lead program implementation, including strategy, operations, project development, and unit construction budgeting 

The Lead Construction Manager will oversee the lead team members, manage payroll processing, and ensure compliance with project timelines.   

Monitor progress toward goals and ensure alignment with organizational benchmarks 

Build and maintain partnerships to foster collaboration and program success 

Oversee lead risk assessments, hazard control, and clearance activities for compliance 

Develop work scopes based on assessments, LIRA and work through visual inspections 

Manage all aspects of subcontractor engagement, including estimates, requisitions, contracting, project initiation, on-site oversight, and closeout. 

Supervise on-site construction to ensure quality and regulatory adherence to HUD and NJDCA lead regulations. 

Foster trust and engagement with program members and community stakeholders 

Track and maintain member records, unit progress, and budget compliance to support accurate reporting and accountability. 

Assist with outreach and marketing to promote program awareness and participation 

Contribute to community outreach and marketing efforts to promote awareness and participation in the lead program. 

Actively participates in senior leadership meetings and professional development opportunities to support continuous improvement. 

Evaluate grant performance against established goals and objectives and provide regular updates to the Managing Director. 

Perform additional duties as assigned to support program operations and organizational priorities. 

Educational, Required Skills and Experience Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required 

Lead Worker and Lead Supervisor State Certification required 

Minimum three years’ experience in project and construction management 

Proven experience in staff supervision and professional development 

Demonstrated expertise in lead-safe renovation, repair, or abatement 

Experience working with diverse populations and in high-stress environments 

Strong program management skills; able to oversee multiple initiatives 

Effective verbal and written communication skills 

Skilled in engaging in diverse communities with cultural sensitivity 

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management abilities 

Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) 

Fluency in written and spoken English required 

Multilingual proficiency is a plus, especially for outreach to diverse communities 

Willingness to travel in-state and out-of-state for meetings, trainings, and conferences 

Must hold a valid New Jersey driver’s license in good standing and be able to commute as needed 

The following competencies are considered assets but are not required: EPA Lead RRP certification, experience with lead hazard control and healthy homes programs, familiarity with HUD or NJDCA guidelines, multilingual proficiency, and emergency response training (First Aid, CPR, EpiPen, Narcan). 

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to wear both full and half-mask respirators while working in confined spaces. 

Duties may involve exposure to a range of extreme weather conditions. 

Regular physical activity required, including standing, walking, reaching, and using hands for handling or feeling objects. 

Occasional activities may include sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. 

Must be able to frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 30 pounds. 

*The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Compensation, Schedule, and Other Information: 

Employment type: Full-Time 

FLSA status: Exempt 

SOC code: 11-9021 

Reports to: Sr. Director of Operations 

Schedule: 9:00am – 5:00pm with availability for occasional evening and weekend commitments. 

Compensation: Annual salary of $70,000 

Benefits: Health, employee assistance program, Teladoc, vision, dental, paid time off, paid sick leave, life insurance, travel reimbursement (when eligible), and 401k retirement plan offered.  

To Apply 

Please send a resume along with a thoughtful cover letter via e-mail to careers@lacasadedonpedro.org with “Lead Construction Manager” in the subject line.   

No telephone calls. Only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.