Construction Manager
About the Construction Manager Role
The Construction Manager turns Habitat’s mission into results on our build sites by planning and leading residential construction projects, coordinating volunteers and subcontractors, and ensuring that every home is built safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.
Position Summary
The Construction Manager plans, manages, and oversees Habitat for Humanity Whatcom County’s construction and home repair programs, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards while supervising a volunteer-led workforce.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and manage residential construction projects (new builds, rehabs, repairs).
* Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and material procurement strategies.
* Supervise volunteer crews, paid construction staff, and skilled trade volunteers.
* Orient volunteers to tasks, tools, and safety protocols.
* Ensure compliance with building codes, L&I regulations, and OSHA standards.
* Obtain and manage permits, inspections, and regulatory approvals.
* Coordinate subcontractors for trades such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
* Maintain construction schedules and report project status to leadership.
* Manage construction budgets and track costs.
* Oversee tools, equipment, and materials inventory and safety.
* Collaborate with Family Services on home completion timelines.
* Maintain safe, clean, welcoming worksites for volunteers and visitors.
Minimum Qualifications
* At least 5 years of construction experience (framing, finish work, or general contracting).
* Experience managing construction crews and coordinating subcontractors.
* Knowledge of Washington State building codes, L&I, and OSHA requirements.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a volunteer-based workforce.
* Proficiency with project management tools and basic computer applications.
* Valid Washington State driver’s license and clean driving record.
* Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
* Washington State General Contractor’s license or journey-level trade certification.
* Experience supervising AmeriCorps members or volunteer construction programs.
* Familiarity with green building, energy efficiency, or ADA compliance.
* Prior experience with Habitat for Humanity or nonprofit construction.
Physical Requirements
Requires standing, walking, climbing ladders, bending, and lifting up to 75 lbs. Work is outdoors in varying weather conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used on all job sites.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Habitat for Humanity Whatcom County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to [email protected].
Application Deadline
First review of applications will begin on July 15, 2026; position open until filled.
Salary:
$80,000 – $120,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
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About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.