To manage Jackson County Habitat for Humanity (JCHFH)’s new house construction and repair programs that utilizes volunteer labor, and produces quality homes for low-income families in a safe affordable manner.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Coordinate activities of new house construction, including but not limited to:
- Purchase construction materials, tools and equipment, 2) hire subcontractors where needed, 3) pull
- appropriate permits and call for inspections, and 4) oversee new house construction.
- Serve as staff liaison for Construction Committee, attends board and executive committee meetings when necessary.
- Ability to work Saturday’s
- Prepare sites for construction, including clearing and foundation work.
- Assist homeowners in the following activities, including but not limited to:
- monitor sweat equity hours when on site, 2) educating homeowners in routine house maintenance,
- conducting punch list for closing, 4) conducting warranty work.
- Coordinate volunteers ranging from beginner to skilled in construction tasks.
- Organize experienced volunteers to lead work groups.
- Responsible for quality control, including review of contractor and volunteer work.
- Responsible for safety at construction site, including but not limited to:
- implementation of emergency plan, 2) ensure that equipment and tools are in good working condition,
- train volunteers in safety practices, and 4) monitor volunteers, including minors, to ensure safe use of
- tools and equipment according to age, skill and OSHA and HFHI regulations.
- Work with ED to set project budgets for houses and make adjustments accordingly.
- Review billing statements and authorize payment accordingly.
- Executes pertinent responsibilities of fiscal policies, i.e. credit card.
- Work with ED to obtain in-kind donations of material and services.
- Maintain order and upkeep of construction storage.
- Represent JCHFH at events, and attend conferences/trainings as needed with associated travel.
- Supports the mission and programs of JCHFH.
- Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Educational Background:
Degree in Construction Management, or equivalent work experience; general contractor’s license preferred, or the ability to obtain one.
Skills/Experience:
- At least one year of experience in new house construction management, or equivalent experience.
- Aptitudes: Ability to coordinate the construction of single-family dwellings with volunteers and contractors; ability to supervise and manage staff/volunteers/contractors; ability to lift 80 lbs. or more; ability to operate company vehicles, construction tools and equipment; interest in working with disadvantaged families.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
May 31 2019
Active Until:
Jul 1 2019
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit