Do you enjoy working with your hands, sharing your knowledge with others, and inspiring your community all while making families’ dreams come true? Look no further, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope.
As a Construction Manager, you’ll review plans, specifications, and construction documents in order to properly plan the construction process – with the emphasis always on safety, quality and schedule.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Coordinate with staff in order to have the right amount of material, volunteers, contractors and subcontractors on the job at all times.
- Work closely with the Director of Construction to ensure that all trades, materials and labor are available and utilized in a timely manner to meet construction schedule.
- Responsible for oversight and development of any assigned AmeriCorps, volunteers and staff working on their sites.
- Demonstrating your commitment to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity’s mission and core values.
Skills/Experience:
- Must be able to coordinate and schedule multiple sites, utilizing staff, volunteer leadership, and future homebuyers.
- Have a demonstrated knowledge of construction practices to include Energy Star Guidelines, Advanced Building Sciences, and all applicable codes.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in construction management.
- Able to read blueprints and decipher construction documents.
- Demonstrates the ability to use commonly-used concepts, practices and procedures within the field.
- Convey clear, concise information to others, using verbal or other appropriate communication techniques.
- Complete formal training plan and assignments as required.
- Treat others in a nondiscriminatory, lawful and ethical manner, respecting the differences among people, and the value they bring to GDMHFH.
- Follow safe practices in all work activities to avoid injuries and accidents.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Feb 24 2018
Active Until:
Mar 24 2018
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit