Manager of Contracting Programs

Community Housing Partners | Energy Solutions
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Up to 50% Travel

Are you an experienced project or construction leader who knows how to keep teams, contractors, and projects moving forward?

Community Housing Partners (CHP) is hiring a Manager of Contracting to lead our Weatherization Project Management team and oversee subcontracted home repair work that supports participation in CHP Energy Solutions' weatherization programs.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading people, managing contractor performance, solving operational challenges, and using data to improve results.

• Community Housing Partners Ranked No. 2 Nationally and Named to the Best Places to Work in Virginia List
• Predictable schedule — primarily Monday–Friday, 8–5
• 30 days off in your first year — real time to recharge
• Competitive pay + bonus potential
• Benefits that start within 30 days — no long wait periods. Medical, Dental, and Vision start on the 1st of the month after your hire date. Paid maternity and paternity leave after 90 days.
• Retirement contributions you don't have to chase — we invest in you automatically. CHP's 403(b) retirement plan provides up to 5% in company contributions: CHP contributes 3% regardless of your contribution and matches an additional 2% when you contribute.
• Meaningful work — help improve the safety, comfort, and energy efficiency of homes throughout the communities CHP serves.
• Growth and development — build your leadership, project management, construction, and energy-efficiency expertise while leading a high-impact team.

To learn more about CHP's employee benefits, visit:
www.communityhousingpartners.org/benefits

• Lead, coach, and develop Project Managers and interns.
• Manage workloads, performance expectations, employee development, and succession planning.
• Support team members in resolving customer, contractor, and project challenges.

• Develop production forecasts, contractor capacity plans, and project completion estimates.
• Prioritize subcontracted work to meet production goals and program deadlines.
• Ensure projects meet work specifications, permitting, inspection, documentation, and funder requirements.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors.
• Monitor contractor production, quality, responsiveness, compliance, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Coach contractors and implement corrective action plans when performance expectations are not met.
• Support contractor onboarding, agreements, and work authorizations.

• Maintain accurate project, contractor, production, and financial data in Dynamics 365 and other systems.
• Track performance through dashboards, reports, forecasts, and key metrics.
• Analyze trends, denied applications, remittances, audits, and quality findings to identify root causes and improve processes.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, expenditure planning, and variance analysis.
• Monitor spending and identify opportunities to improve operational and financial results.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in Energy Efficiency, Construction, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of project management experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in construction, weatherization, program management, contracting, or a related trade environment.
• Leadership experience managing employees, contractors, projects, or operational programs.
• Working knowledge of construction trades, permitting, inspections, codes, and work specifications.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related business systems; Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and driving record that meet CHP's insurability requirements.

• Primarily Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Hybrid position with regular in-person work at CHP facilities and weatherization project sites.
• Local and out-of-town travel of up to 50% is required.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be needed.
• Remote work may be available based on operational needs and demonstrated job performance.

If you're a strong leader who enjoys managing projects, developing people, building contractor relationships, and improving how work gets done, this could be a great next step.

Apply today and help CHP Energy Solutions deliver high-quality weatherization projects that make homes safer, healthier, and more energy efficient.

About the Company: CHP works to create homes and communities that are healthy, sustainable, and affordable. Our vision is healthy, sustainable communities for everyone. Building on a long-standing tradition of environmental, economic, and social responsibility, CHP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that works with private and public partners to develop and preserve award-winning homes and neighborhoods. Together with our partners, we revitalize communities, foster stability for our residents, and promote a healthier planet for future generations.

If you require accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our recruiting team at [email protected], (540) 299-5477 (phone), (877) 540-8049 (fax), or 711 (TTY/TDD).

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES

CHP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, CHP will not pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee, and if a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a signed agreement, CHP may pursue and hire the candidate(s) without obligation to the recruiter or agency.