This position supports GDM Habitat’s Construction Services neighborhood revitalization efforts.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Regular and predictable attendance is a required function of this position.
- The Construction Manager has the following main duties:
- Serve as a Habitat Ambassador connecting volunteers to an amazing on-site Habitat experience by engaging volunteers and partner families of all skill levels in meaningful activities in building and improving homes. Lead volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and residents to safely complete home construction and or Rock the Block® repair projects (A Brush with Kindness, Critical Home Repairs and Weatherization). An emphasis shall be placed on safety, quality and schedule.
- The Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating with other staff in order to have the right amount of material, volunteers, contractors and subcontractors on the job at all times.
- Work closely with the Construction Superintendents to ensure that all trades, materials and labor are available and utilized in a timely manner to meet schedule.
- Participate as needed in assessment of potential Rock the Block® projects and determine what resources—volunteers, tools, equipment, and supplies—are needed to complete them.
- Provide care and stewardship of Habitat’s resources including building materials, tools, vehicles, etc. Ensure that all items are in safe working order and maintained to ensure longevity.
- During Rock the Block® events, (typically minimum of 4 per year) help coordinate and lead the projects in conjunction with the number of volunteers and crew leaders to ensure adequate coverage for each project
- Service area to include Polk, Dallas and Jasper counties with an emphasis placed on the Des Moines metro area.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
- Coordinate, obtain, and organize materials on site prior to and during workdays
- Assess tools, equipment, supplies and volunteers needed to complete projects, on your own or in collaboration with Construction Services team members, outside experts, and/or members of the Construction team
- Work with Volunteer Engagement and Superintendents to schedule and coordinate volunteer workdays.
- Communicate basic information about Habitat’s mission, programs and goals with volunteers, through regular meet and greets, end of day wrap up as well as general communication
- Work closely with volunteers to ensure that they are fully engaged in the projects and that they have a positive experience
- Provide regular updates to the Construction Superintendent and team, documenting in a timely fashion the results of workdays and project status along the way
- Supervise any AmeriCorps or long-term volunteers assigned to assist you
- Work to identify potential Core Crew Leaders in cooperation with the Volunteer Engagement teams
- Other duties as assigned
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum three years experience in construction-related field or equivalent experience
- Understand the Habitat for Humanity philosophy and willingly promote it
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Work effectively with GDM Habitat staff, volunteers, and community at large
- Self-starter/able to work independently without supervision
- Team player with ability to engage people of a wide variety of backgrounds and skills
- Able to lift 50 pounds
- Able to work, walk and climb where necessary at GDM Habitat work sites
- Exchange ideas and convey detailed information accurately to staff, volunteers, subcontractors, community members and others
- Able to drive Habitat or personal vehicles to work sites and vendor locations in the Greater Des Moines area
- Willing to participate in additional job-related training as assigned
- Must meet or exceed the ability to demonstrate the 5 core and common competencies outlined below.
- 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
- Become lead safe certified
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Oct 12 2019
Active Until:
Nov 12 2019
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit