Construction Coordinator

The Construction Coordinator will be responsible for performing all hands-on construction tasks, assisting with the affiliate’s construction and repair programs in a way that utilizes staff, volunteer labor and materials to produce quality homes in a safe and affordable manner. This position will be responsible for scheduling, planning, procurement, working with subcontractors, site management and working with volunteers.

Job Duties:

Construction Preparation:

• Work with the Construction Director to identify potential building sites and/or assess repair projects.
• Suggest potential advantageous building practices and material cost savings opportunities to the Construction Director.
• Oversee all site preparation and layout.
• Restock and maintain tool trailers as required and deliver to build sites.

Materials and Labor Procurement

• Ensure timely clear communication with contractors and vendors.
• Develop good working relationships with contractors and vendors.
• Responsible for ordering the correct quantity of materials and ensuring materials are delivered on time.
• Responsible for delivering material from the HFH-QC warehouse.

Construction Oversight:

• Manages the supervision of job sites on each designated workday and works to ensure construction is accomplished in accordance with the approved permits and plans.
• Supervise professional and volunteer construction personnel.
• Train volunteers and partner families about construction tasks and appropriate safety measures.
• Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to apprise them of volunteer and skill needs.
• Assist with scheduling of volunteer groups/meals.
• Always maintain a safe working environment by abiding by all Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities and OSHA safety standards.

Construction Procedure:

• Maintain quality of construction in accordance with local, state, federal, and Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities building standards.
• Order inspections and always ensure that work meets applicable code.
• Performs all homeowner warranty complaints and repairs in accordance with HFHQC’s Home Ownership agreement.
• Attend groundbreakings and home dedications as required.

Management of Information:

• Attend and participate in weekly coordination meetings.
• Be familiar with HFH-QC’s volunteer management program.
• Be familiar with HFH-QC’s policies regarding program guidelines and sweat equity requirements.

General Maintenance:

• Assist with managing vacant lots owned by Habitat.
• Help keep the warehouse organized and clean.
• Assist with vehicle/trailer and equipment/tool maintenance.
• Assist with maintaining HFH-QC office/warehouse building.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Represent Habitat professionally in the community.
• Assist with and support agency events.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid state issued Driver’s License required.
• 5 years prior experience in residential building construction required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to plan and coordinate work independently balancing multiple work demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to exhibit integrity in work product and in interactions with clients and other staff.
• Ability to hold oneself accountable for actions, successes, and failures.
• Ability to be flexible in the work environment and willing and able to adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Must have a positive, enthusiastic attitude that promotes successful collaboration and teamwork.
• Possess a professional demeanor that represents the mission and strategic goals and objectives of the affiliate.

Physical Requirements: Primarily walking, standing, lifting, exerting up to 75 lbs. of force frequently.

Physical Demands: Primary working position-standing, with frequent walking, stooping, crouching, and kneeling, reaching, carrying, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping, talking-speaking clearly, hearing-conversation, and seeing-near

Work/Environment: High noise level consistent with a construction environment. Travel within Iowa/Illinois and other states as required for business meetings, education events, etc.

Personal/Physiological: Interaction with people, working around people, delegating work, and holding oneself and others accountable for meeting deadlines and finishing work, planning of activities, making judgments on a regular basis, frequent changes in duties and volume of work, intra-organizational and client communication.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person