Construction Project Site Coordinator

Description

The Construction Project Site Coordinator (“Site Coordinator”) reports to the Project Manager and is responsible for the onsite management, organization, and supervision of each phase of multiple residential building projects being constructed by Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (‘HFHO’). This position will collaborate effectively with the internal project management and construction teams, as well as third-party contractors, to keep each home building project on schedule and on budget.  The Site Coordinator will track and confirm that each stage of the building process is complete and ready for the next work assignment. 

Requirements

What You’ll Do

Coordinate Construction Operations

• Support Construction Project Managers with the successful execution of each phase of residential home builds.
• Coordinate daily construction activities to ensure work stays on schedule and aligns with the project plan.
• Confirm materials, tools, and equipment are on-site and ready prior to each construction phase.
• Develop a working knowledge of blueprints and construction documents to support accurate execution.
• Prepare and manage punch lists to ensure homes are completed on time and ready for occupancy.

Support Scheduling, Communication & Documentation

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Senior Construction Supervisors, and contractors to forecast schedules and address changes.
• Provide timely updates to project schedules within construction management software.
• Coordinate inspections with local city and utility officials.
• Track contractor and supplier performance and report concerns or risks.

Ensure Safety & Quality

• Model and enforce Habitat Omaha safety standards and OSHA requirements on active job sites.
• Identify, correct, and document safety risks; communicate concerns to construction leadership.
• Ensure construction work meets Habitat Omaha standards, building codes, and industry best practices.
• Maintain clean, organized sites and protect tools, equipment, and materials.

Collaborate & Represent Habitat Omaha

• Maintain strong relationships with staff, subcontractors, volunteers, vendors, inspectors, homeowners, and partners.
• Help build Habitat Omaha’s reputation through professionalism, quality work, and respectful communication.
• Contribute ideas to improve construction quality, efficiency, cost control, and completion timelines.
• Support a positive, team-oriented work environment.

What You’ll Experience

Mission in action:
Your work directly supports the construction of safe, affordable homes for families in Omaha.

Hands-on impact:
You’ll be on site every day, solving problems, coordinating teams, and seeing progress firsthand.

Team collaboration:
You’ll work closely with skilled construction professionals, volunteers, and community partners.

Growth opportunities:
This role strengthens project coordination, technical knowledge, and leadership skills in residential construction.

What Success Looks Like

• Projects are organized, on schedule, and prepared for each construction phase.
• Job sites are safe, clean, and compliant with quality standards.
• Communication between project teams, contractors, and inspectors is clear and proactive.
• Punch lists are completed efficiently, and homes are delivered move-in ready.
• Habitat Omaha’s mission and values are reflected on every job site.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• College degree in construction management or project management preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of residential construction experience highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, materials, and sequencing.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and plans.

Skills & Strengths

• Organization & execution: Detail-oriented with the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication: Clear, professional communicator with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-solving: Calm, analytical, and resourceful when resolving on-site issues.
• Technology: Comfortable using MS Office and construction management software (Buildertrend preferred).
• Safety mindset: Commitment to maintaining safe, compliant job sites.

Certifications & Requirements

• OSHA 30 certification preferred (or willingness to complete within six months).
• Willingness to complete HFHI Competent Person training and annual recertification.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; must qualify for company auto insurance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in outdoor, physically demanding environments.

Why It Matters

The Construction Project Site Coordinator ensures that Habitat Omaha homes are built with care, safety, and accountability. By coordinating people, materials, and timelines, this role helps create quality homes and lasting stability for families in our community.

Equal opportunity Policy

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (Habitat Omaha’) actively recruits, employs, trains, and compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, gender, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat Omaha complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment.

At Habitat Omaha, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work. Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.  Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices.