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Construction Director at Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City · Kansas City, United States Of America · Onsite

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Description

Purpose of the position: To manage all aspects of Habitat’s construction program in a way that utilizes volunteer labor and materials provides maximum community involvement and produces quality, energy efficient homes for low-income families in a safe and affordable manner.

Position Reports to: Executive Director

Salaried Position: Commensurate with experience



Minimal Job Requirements:


  • Experience in construction work and supervision.
  • College degree preferred and minimum of 5 years experience .
  • Commitment to Habitat’s housing ministry & to the “Habitat way” of building houses.
  • Able to manage multiple projects and set appropriate priorities.
  • Ability to relate to people of different faiths, races and incomes.
  • Ability to compassionately teach volunteers how to build.
  • Desire to be a part of a cohesive team.

Requirements

Responsible for the following activities:


Construction Volunteer Management


  • Provide construction supervision to volunteer crew leaders and construction volunteers.
  • Identify, empower and train volunteer construction supervisors and crew leaders.
  • Insure that all materials and tools are on site each workday for volunteers.
  • Provide an overall plan for construction on a weekly basis.
  • Assist Habitat families in becoming productively involved in the construction process.
  • Provide a safe work environment that meets OSHA requirements.


Construction Preparation


  • Provide the real estate committee with guidelines on site sizes and locations.
  • Work with the real estate committee to identify potential building sites and rehabs.
  • Work with the construction committee on sketches of site plans and floor plans.
  • Apply for all permits.
  • Read journals and other publications relevant to current building methods and materials.


Construction Procedure


  • Create master construction schedule and timeline with assistance of const. committee.
  • Take bids on all large material purchases each year.
  • Contract with subs and insure their timely and accurate completion of jobs.
  • Order inspections and insure that the houses are built to code.
  • Use in-kind material and labor whenever possible.
  • Provide timely dates for dedications and move-ins.
  • Conduct a final walk-through with the family before move-in.


Management of Information


  • Communicates weekly with Executive Director about construction issues and progress.
  • Tracks construction costs and makes cost containment a priority.
  • Attends real estate and construction committee meetings.
  • Attend special events and conferences as appropriate.
  • Provide the fundraising committee with a wish list of in-kind materials to solicit.
  • Use pre-construction meetings to help house sponsors have a meaningful experience.
  • Insure that invoices are correct and turned into the office in a timely manner.
  • Works with the Executive Director, Treasurer and construction committee to set house prices annually and manage any grant programs on an ongoing basis
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