Program Manager, Central West District

Are you passionate about strengthening communities through safe, stable housing?
Do you understand residential construction and enjoy leading teams to deliver measurable impact?

If you’re looking for a leadership role where your work directly improves the lives of seniors, veterans, and families across Tampa Bay,  this is your opportunity.

About Rebuilding Together Greater Florida (RTGFL)

Rebuilding Together Greater Florida (formerly Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay) is a rapidly growing statewide nonprofit serving 29 counties across Florida.

We repair homes, revitalize neighborhoods, and rebuild lives for low-income homeowners, seniors, veterans, and families in need. Through home rehabilitation, disaster recovery, and community revitalization programs, we make communities safer and stronger, one home at a time.

Our Central West (Tampa) District serves as both a high-impact service area and our organizational headquarters, making this role a key leadership position within our statewide structure.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a mission-driven Program Manager with residential construction knowledge to lead district operations in our Tampa office.

This is not a desk-only role.

This is a hands-on leadership position that bridges programming and construction, ensuring projects move efficiently from intake to completion while maintaining full grant compliance and accountability.

If you thrive in structured environments that require organization, cross-department collaboration, and proactive problem-solving, you will succeed here.

Responsibilities

🔹 Lead Program & Team Operations

• Oversee daily district operations and workflow
• Supervise, coach, and hold staff accountable
• Monitor productivity, attendance, and file progress
• Serve as the operational bridge between Programming and Construction

🔹Grant Management & Compliance Oversight

• Manage multiple grant-funded programs simultaneously
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, county, and private funder guidelines
• Maintain audit-ready client files and supporting documentation
• Track funding allocations, expenditure pacing, and milestone deadlines
• Review reimbursement packages prior to submission
• Partner with finance to support timely invoicing and drawdowns
• Identify compliance risks early and implement corrective action
• Analyze performance metrics and recommend operational improvements

🔹 Coordinate Construction & Project Execution

• Review and understand residential scopes of work
• Align timelines with construction staff and subcontractors
• Ensure grant guidelines align with construction execution
• Proactively prevent delays related to permitting, documentation, or approvals

🔹 Reporting & Performance Accountability

• Track milestones and service delivery targets
• Monitor spend-down rates to ensure timely utilization of funds
• Prepare internal performance reports for leadership
• Support external reporting requirements for funders and municipalities
  

🔹 Represent the Organization

• Build relationships with municipalities, partners, and funders
• Attend stakeholder meetings
• Support outreach strategies to increase intake and visibility

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred)
• Experience in program management, housing programs, or community development
• Demonstrated experience managing grant-funded programs
• Working knowledge of residential construction, including:
  • Scopes of work
  • Permitting & inspections
  • Contractor coordination
  • Project timelines
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Experience working with municipalities or local agencies
• Familiarity with grant compliance and reporting
• CRM experience (Salesforce preferred)
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within the district

Most importantly: You bring accountability, collaboration, and a deep commitment to mission-driven service.

Why Join RTGFL?

This is more than a job. It’s visible impact.

You will lead programs that allow seniors to age safely in place, veterans to remain in their homes, and families to live with dignity.

Benefits Include:

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA):
  $529.16/month (individual)
  $900/month (family)
• Paid Time Off: Up to 80 hours per fiscal year (prorated)
• Paid Holidays: National holidays plus one full week at Thanksgiving and approximately 2 weeks at Christmas
• 401(k): 100% employer match 
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend: $50

If you are ready to lead programs that repair homes and rebuild lives, we encourage you to apply.

Join a growing statewide organization where leadership, accountability, and impact matter.