What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Director position at Habitat for Humanity of Long Island Inc.?
Construction Director– Part time – 2/3 day per week
Who we are:
Habitat for Humanity of Long Island brings people together to build homes, community, and hope. We are a nonprofit housing organization that helps low to moderate income families access decent housing. You’ll make a difference in helping families and communities transform their lives with the incredible effects of safe and affordable shelter. Our hiring standards are high, yet our culture is humble. If you want to do meaningful work in a creative, collaborative, and mission driven environment, read on!
What you’ll do:
Are you looking for a part time role where you can put your construction expertise to work for good? Join Habitat for Humanity of Long Island and help build homes—and hope—for local families.
The Construction Director is ultimately responsible for all aspects of the planning, construction, and follow-up of the Affiliate’s home-building and repair/rehab programs. The Construction Director ensures that each home is built to code, on schedule, within budget, and with Habitat’s high standard for quality and safety.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all phases of home construction, from groundbreaking to final inspection.
- Supervise and support site supervisors, project managers and volunteers.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols, all municipal/local/state building codes and regulations, and Habitat construction standards.
- Maintain quality control through site visits, inspections, and team feedback.
- Work with Volunteer Coordinator to ensure proper numbers of volunteers on site and to provide individuals and partner families with meaningful volunteer experiences.
- Oversee material procurement, subcontractor coordination, and construction site logistics.
- Research, pursue, and use in-kind material and labor whenever possible and feasible.
- Participate in the creation of cost estimates/budget, request and review bids from subcontractors, create overall construction schedule, acquire all permits, schedule inspections, order materials.
- Carry out maintenance projects in the office, the warehouse, and properties owned by the affiliate.
- Oversee the completion of all warranty work on completed homes.
- Maintain positive relationships with all subcontractors, vendors, volunteers and family partners
- Monitor staff performance on a regular basis and conduct annual performance reviews for all direct reports.
- Always enforce safety rules,
- Other duties may be assigned by the Executive Director.
Qualifications:
- Mission driven. Understanding of and ability to articulate Habitat for Humanity’s mission and goals.
- Thorough, demonstrated knowledge of residential construction, building plans, building materials and techniques, understanding of subcontractor work and requirements, construction management skills, job safety skills, Energy Star requirements.
- Proficiency in MS365 apps and project management software
- Good organizational skills with the ability to simultaneously manage/direct changing teams on multiple projects and sites including new home construction, rehabs, and demo.
- Ability to effectively communicate with people from different and diverse backgrounds; must be able to develop a good rapport with volunteers, subcontractors, partner families, and other community partners.
- Valid Driver’s License, ability to drive affiliate vehicle(s), and insurable under affiliate driver’s policy.
- Ability to climb ladders, use and demonstrate use of construction and power equipment.
- Able to lift 50 lbs.
- Independent, self-starter (able to work productively without supervision)
- Goal-oriented / focused on productivity
- Motivated and able to motivate others; team player
- High school diploma or GED required.
- 7 years of related experience required.
- Days/times can vary from 7 am to 3pm and 9 am to 5 pm. Some Saturdays will be required.
Benefits include
Paid time off
Sick Time
Holiday Pay
Employee Discount- ReStore
403(b)
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $45.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45