KS, Wichita – Construction Coordinator -- Habitat for Humanity Int'l 1
KS, Wichita – Construction Coordinator
FLSA Status: Full-time salaried
Reports to: construction director
Organizational mission
By the grace of God, Wichita Habitat for Humanity, Inc. changes lives by building homes and facilitating successful home ownership with people in need of simple, decent and affordable homes.
Job summary
The construction coordinator will lead house construction activities in alignment with the principles and goals of Wichita Habitat for Humanity, Inc. We use volunteer labor, in-kind materials and services whenever possible, facilitating maximum community involvement and producing quality homes for low-income families in a safe and affordable manner. Homes must be of good quality, built safely and economically and meet local building code inspections.
Essential functions
• Construction preparation
1. Work with construction director to identify building sites and match house plans with site.
2. Communicate with volunteer coordinator(s) to help determine volunteer needs and schedule.
3. Make sure site is prepared and site coach(s) are properly oriented and all materials and tools present prior to start of each day’s activities.
4. Assist construction director with the development and implementation of various facets of the construction program.
5. Teach construction-related classes for partner families and homeowners.
• Construction management
1. Recruit, train and guide volunteer site coaches; delegate project tasks to site coaches as appropriate.
2. Ensure that partner families are productively involved in the construction process.
3. Provide WHFH construction procedures for each phase of construction to the site coaches.
4. Maintain safe construction sites, train all persons on construction site safety procedures and ensure safety compliance on the site.
5. Be available at all work times during the construction/renovation of assigned houses.
6. Code construction bills in timely manner and submit to construction director for approval.
7. Create a loving Christian environment on sites through inclusion of daily prayer/devotions at start of day (in absence of site host).
• Construction procedure
1. Work with subcontractors as assigned by construction director to ensure timely, accurate and quality workmanship.
2. Supervise work teams and coordinate work team skills with various tasks.
3. Ensure that houses are built to local code or above those standards; order inspections as directed by construction director.
4. Conduct 30-day walk-through with partner family.
5. Responsible for the care and security of property during construction; see that property, equipment and building supplies are secured and properly maintained.
• Construction information management
1. Keep construction director informed of daily progress and any project concerns (volunteers, materials, tasks, etc.).
2. Be willing to attend construction and site selection committee meetings if requested.
3. Attend monthly Wichita Habitat for Humanity staff meetings.
4. Attend special events and conferences when appropriate.
5. Attend pre-construction meetings to help house sponsors have a meaningful construction experience.
6. Report percentage completion of all work items by the 10th of each month for construction cost/completion report.
Knowledge, skills and abilities requirements:
• Knowledge of all areas of residential construction.
• Detail orientation and solid problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Habitat for Humanity concept, principles and covenant.
• Knowledge and practice of construction preparation, construction management, construction procedure and construction information management.
• Ability to effectively present information to employees, management and volunteers and function as a problem-solver.
• Able to relate to all types of people and levels in and outside the organization. Ability and skill to work with, retain and motivate volunteers.
• Working knowledge of office machines, Internet and email usage. Ability to perform construction related activities.
Education, training, and experience requirements:
1. Three to five years of experience in residential construction work, project supervision and building layout.
2. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record that will meet insurance requirements.
3. Ability to relate to people of different races, faiths and incomes.
4. Ability to organize building materials and volunteers; keep the project on schedule as project leader.
5. Ability to teach and lead volunteers and work with board members, staff and committees.
6. Must be available to work on Saturdays and overtime.
7. Commitment to Habitat’s housing ministry goals, flexible attitude and strong work ethic.
Physical Context and Work Environment: Participation in Wichita Habitat for Humanity’s special events such as groundbreakings, start of construction, house dedications and fundraising events.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applications should include:
Cover letter
Current resume (which includes educational and work experience with dates)
Salary requirements
Application Deadline: Position to be filled by April 1
For questions or for more information, please contact:
Laurie Walker, operations officer
Wichita Habitat for Humanity
420 E. English
PO Box 114
Wichita, KS 67201
Phone: 316-269-0755, ext. 102
laurie@wichitahabitat.org
www.wichitahabitat.org
Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer.