Construction Manager

Construction Manager Job Description

• Manage Construction Activities of Affiliate
• Develop a construction plan for the year in coordination with related staff
• Coordinate appropriate materials from approved vendors
• Manage warehouse inventory
• Coordinate and oversee sub-contractor work from approved vendors
• Oversee daily construction activity
• Secure necessary permits as required, working with relevant building departments.
• Order inspections as needed
• Ensure building process complies with the Uniform Building Code and affiliate green building standards
• Assist in developing house plans
• Recommend changes to floor plans as needed
• Handle construction related calls from building sites
• Work with the Construction Committee to identify suitable building lots and rehab homes
• Work collaboratively with AIP Program Manager to develop Playbook (scope of work) for each individual AIP project
• Ensure all projects are completed on schedule
• Obtain necessary certifications and licenses
• Position entails some evening and weekend work in coordinator with entire staff to share these responsibilities

Manage Construction Costs

• Develop a budget for each building project
• Secure multiple bids for building materials and professional labor
• Assist in the development of donations of professional labor and in-kind materials
• Track building costs
• Ensure all projects are within budget
• Check and submit all receipts and charges to the Finance Manager monthly

Manage Volunteers at Construction Sites

• Provide a construction schedule for each project
• Communicate volunteer numbers and tasks that are needed to Volunteer Coordinator
• Serve as the crew leader for volunteers on site
• Leverage the existing volunteer site supervisors
• Assist in recruiting and training of new volunteer building supervisors
• Ensure proper training and instructions on Habitat’s construction practices are given to all volunteers
• Ensure proper tools, equipment and materials are available for volunteers
• Require all volunteers to complete the daily sign in sheet and waiver
• Enforce safety policy on the job site based on obtaining/maintaining HFHI Competent Person training
• Communicate the Habitat story and message, interacting productively with community and media members

Maintain Tools and Equipment

• Provide a list of tools needed for the job site
• Replace or repair tools as needed
• Manage tool inventory and storage
• Assist in procuring of tools and equipment
• Coordinate Habitat’s tools and equipment among construction sites

Maintain an Active Construction Committee

• Assist in recruiting construction committee members
• Assist in recruiting, training and overseeing a team of site supervisors to assist in leading construction activities
• Work with construction committee to plan each year’s building season
• Oversee efforts to grow in green building and energy efficient practices
• Work with the construction committee to evaluate construction techniques

Work with Partner Families through the Construction Process

• Assist partner families in the selection of plans and option items
• Supervise partner families as they complete sweat equity construction hours
• Complete walk-through with partner families upon completion
• Work with the Family Support Committee to provide homeowner education
• Work with partner families with call backs, warranty issues, or maintenance advice
• Work collaboratively with AIP Program Manager in order to present all AIP applications to Family Support Committee

Communicate Effectively

• Prepare monthly progress report for the Board of Directors and attend board meetings, when requested
• Communicate on a weekly basis with the Executive Director to report progress and any problems that may arise
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in individual and group settings

Goals

• Increasing the capacity of the affiliate to build homes
• Work with colleagues to optimize the use of staff time relative to job descriptions and tasks
• Ensure a first rate volunteer experience on the jobsite
• Provide a safe work environment for volunteers, sub-contractors and partner families
• Effective, accurate communication of the Habitat model to volunteers at the work site
• Effective, timely and consistent volunteer utilization
• Development of an annual construction schedule
• More accurate budgeting for builds and real-time tracking of costs
• Lower construction costs through more efficient building, bidding process, and expanded in-kind donations of labor and materials
• Consistent building practices and adherence to high quality building standards
• Increased control of building costs
• Efficient utilization of equipment, materials and in-kind donations
• Timely completion of projects
• A better understanding of new energy-efficient construction techniques and building materials