Village Construction Manager chez Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)

Posted on: 11/17/25

Location: Multiple Sites

Hours: 40 hrs Monday-Friday 8am to 4pm, including some weekends.

Reports To: Sr. Construction Manager

Pay Range: $32-36/hr.

Position Type: Non-exempt, non-union position. 

This position will provide construction project management, on-site construction support, contractor-management, and community engagement associated with the construction of tiny house villages and shelters as required. This role consists of on-site construction management, safety supervision, materials and tool maintenance, and volunteer/student coordination and outreach.

Responsibilities:

Construction and Project Management

• Manage volunteers and contractors on the Tiny House Village and shelter development construction projects

• Support the project with material maintenance, purchasing, delivery coordination, inventorying, and budgeting for construction materials

• Perform construction work which includes development work, village/shelter setup, carpentry, painting, and cleanup.

• Work closely with other Construction Staff to ensure that the project is meeting scheduled goals and quality control measures

• Construction tasks and project management on other projects as needed

• Manage our construction workshop warehouse programs in our 30,000 square foot warehouse space, including tool maintenance, upkeep, and storage of goods and materials

Budget Management

• Manage construction project budgets in real-time

Construction Contract Management

• Oversee contractors, maintenance and volunteers. Coordinate and delegate work assignments and provide training as needed

• Maintain construction schedules and communicate with all contractors about adherence to schedules

• Conduct outreach to build relationships with community-based contractors

Volunteer Engagement and Construction Oversight

• Support and lead volunteer work-parties with volunteers and community members for tiny house village development

• Maintain site safety at build sites, including assessing for health symptoms, maintaining site cleanliness and orderliness, and observing and monitoring safety practices by volunteers

Community Engagement

• Perform recruitment for volunteers and student partners in construction

• Support education programs with designs, materials, instruction, and communication as they build tiny houses or other village infrastructure elements

• Answer questions and inquiries about the Special Projects program

General:

• Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines

• Utilize PPE Equipment and follow PPE protocols

• Other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years’ experience working on housing development or project management.

• Two years’ experience working on small scale construction projects with skilled and unskilled labor and volunteers.

• Experience developing, implementing, managing and monitoring contracts, policies and budgets.

• Experience working with and coordinating groups, managing volunteers and team building.

• Must possess basic knowledge of construction, utility infrastructure, experience obtaining contractor bids, and working with carpenters, roofers, plumbers, electricians, and other skilled crafts.

• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Demonstrated experience that shows a high degree of interpersonal skills working with staff, housing partners and the public.

• Good mathematical aptitude and ability to understand financial statements.

• Proficient in, Microsoft Office, and Excel spreadsheet programs. 

• Previous experience with record keeping and report preparation.

• Ability to effectively supervise staff, interns and volunteers, and to work with confidential, sensitive information (physical, electronic, and verbal) and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, fairly independent and autonomous work environment.

• Must be a self-starter, highly organized, able to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and follow-up.

• Must possess a strong sense of ethics, professional boundaries, and an inviting demeanor.

• Respect for homeless people, diplomacy/tact, and an optimistic approach are essential. The person in this position must be able to tolerate and welcome differences of opinion and have an appreciation for diversity.

• Able to read, write and communicate in English

• Must pass background checks and drug screening test.

• Must pass motor vehicle/driving record checks

Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and driver liability insurance.

• Must have regular access to a reliable vehicle. Mileage is provided for travel between sites during shift

Benefits for this position (pro-rated for part time employees)

• Generous vacation and sick leave

• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday

• Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)

• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance 

• 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)

• 403b offered for non-union employees

• Employee Assistance Program

• Travel Assistance Program

• Aflac offered for all employees.

About us:

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive.