What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Coordinator - Southwest Virginia position at Appalachia Service Project Inc?
About the Position
The Southwest Virginia Construction Coordinator oversees construction operations and field logistics for all programming in Southwest Virginia, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget while meeting funding and quality standards. This role manages subcontractor relationships, volunteer utilization, and material logistics, while supporting facility readiness, staff training, and grant compliance across the program. The Construction Coordinator works closely with ASP departments and community partners to advance long-term disaster recovery and residential rebuild efforts in the region. This is a full-time exempt position based in Jonesville, VA, reporting to the Southwest Virginia Regional Director.
Job Responsibilities
Program & Construction Operations
- Oversee construction operations and field logistics for the Southwest Virginia Hub, ensuring projects stay on schedule, on budget, and meet quality and funding standards.
- Plan and manage the overall project schedule, including disaster recovery projects.
- Approve field changes, change orders, and drawing modifications.
- Ensure code compliance and a safe working environment on all sites.
- Coordinate material orders/deliveries and maintain inventory control of tools and equipment.
- Communicate with suppliers, subcontractors, vendors, and volunteers on timelines and needs.
- Schedule and oversee inspections.
- Prioritize volunteer labor; subcontract or complete in-house when volunteers aren't available.
- Build and maintain a catalog of qualified general contractors/subcontractors.
- Verify contractual requirements are met before work begins.
- Oversee subcontractor performance and confirm satisfactory completion before payment.
- Maintain required paperwork, photos, and records for each project.
- Support home selection, long-range planning, and staff delegation, with an emphasis on safety, efficiency, and resource conservation.
- Represent ASP at community and partner events as needed.
Facility & Program Management
- Help keep the Southwest Virginia Hub and Jonesville Center ready for construction operations, volunteers, and disaster response.
- Coordinate with other ASP departments to support fieldwork.
- Support planning and setup for local Summer Repair Program efforts.
- Support development of construction-related training for staff and community partners.
Finance & Compliance
- Help ensure grant/funder reporting requirements are met.
- Build and expand partnerships with volunteers, donors, funders, and contractors.
- Review financial reports for accuracy and budget adherence.
- Maintain procurement procedures and competitive bidding.
- Assist with annual program budgeting.
- Code and submit construction invoices/receipts.
Administrative
- Keep program procedure manuals up to date.
- Pursue relevant training opportunities.
- Participate in ongoing evaluation processes.
- Uphold ASP's mission, values, and budget guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Willingness to work in a Christian environment
- Three (3) or more years of experience in construction management or similar role
- Experience with budget management for construction projects
- Knowledge of construction management process, construction materials, and related equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
- Willingness and ability to perform manual labor on the job when needed
- Highly organized, ability to plan ahead, attention to detail and ability to work well in a team
Desired:
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field
- Experience in a home repair or nonprofit construction organization
- Experience in service delivery in service area (Southwest Virginia)
- Experience hauling trailers or operating small equipment such as a skid steer
Other Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable to ASP’s insurer
- Regional travel is expected
- This role may require occasionally irregular hours
- Satisfactory results on a background check
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, ability to climb ladders, and to physically navigate active construction sites, which may include bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling, and climbing. This position also requires the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Salary and Benefits
ASP provides a market-based salary and generous employee benefits program including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for employee and family
- Life insurance, retirement plan, medical spending plan
- Generous holiday, personal, and sick time
- Phone and laptop provided for work use
- ASP vehicle available for frequent local and regional business travel
Salary : $48,189 - $68,524