The Construction Project/Site Manager reports to the Construction Manager for project implementation and technical guidance and the Executive Director for personnel related questions/issues. This part time position is for up to 24 hours/week (3 days, including Saturdays).
A. Planning for Construction of Habitat Homes and Critical Repairs
- Secure the building and environmental permits
- Solicit Multiple Bids for:
- Septic or connection to city sewer system
- Well or connection to city water system
- Foundation
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Electrician
- Drywall finisher
- Roofing/Truss installation
- Other tasks as approved by Construction Manager
- Obtain license information and certificates of insurance from all contractors
- Review the project plans and specifications and comment on building design, scheduling, possible cost savings measures and potential construction problems
- Oversees all areas of project to ensure that all homes are built to Energy Star standards.
- Provide a weekly status report to the Construction Manager
- Immediately notify Construction Manager of any circumstance that will alter the construction schedule
B. Management of Materials & Tools
- Establish a take-off list for each phase of construction and order in advance to ensure materials are on site when needed
- Assist to prepare detailed project budget and cash flow projection
- Bid out materials needed or ask for donated materials
- Assure that ordered materials reach site and are inventoried & checked for quality
- Implement and monitor site safety program daily and ensure that the requirements of Occupational Health and Safety Act are enforced
- Coordinate with Volunteer Coordinator to schedule volunteers
- Teach volunteers how to complete the necessary tasks and supervise all volunteer work
- Involve the future homeowners in the construction process; team with regular volunteers
- Ensure that all work done is high quality and completed in a timely manner
- Ensure all tools are secured and job site is clean up at end of every day
- Remove all tools and materials from site at end of project
- Assume responsibility for meeting all applicable building codes
- Call and schedule the appropriate inspections of the project
- Assume responsibility for completion of punch list items needed to be completed to obtain Certificate of Occupancy, to include all site grading, seeding and removal of debris/trash.
- 10 or more years of experience in residential home construction project management
- Skill and desire for hands-on carpentry, drywall, flooring and other home building tasks
- Desire and personality traits to work with skilled and unskilled volunteers
- Ability to schedule and manage multiple contractors
- Ability to work with the affiliate Volunteer Coordinator to ensure available skill and manpower are scheduled to work
- Good communication and computer skills, especially email
- Good driving record and a pick-up truck to tow project trailer to job sites
- Must submit to background investigation
