Jobs

Construction Manager

Position Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Construction Manager is responsible for the management, supervision, and execution of all aspects of Habitats construction program in a way that utilizes volunteer labor, provides maximum community involvement, and produces quality homes for low income families in a safe and affordable manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as staff liaison to the Construction and Site Selection Committees of the Board of Directors.
• Acts as project manager for all affiliate construction.
• Provides an overall construction plan, supervising the implementation and coordination of the plan through staff and volunteer House Leaders (including AmeriCorps/Vista).
• Obtains all permits and schedules required inspections.
• Coordinates and insures the timely procurement and delivery of building materials, including the use of in-kind donations.
• Maintains a safe and volunteer friendly work environment, working with staff and House Leaders to implement Habitats safety program: OSHA, crew leader and volunteer training, job site environment.
• Supports new land acquisition opportunities, directs due diligence efforts, coordinates preliminary and final site design and architectural/engineering designs, supports grant and fund raising efforts with budget, schedule and design information.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Commitment to Habitats housing ministry goals.
• Ten years experience in the construction industry with demonstrated construction management responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate to people of different races, faiths and incomes.
• Ability to work with volunteers, Board members, staff and building officials.

Interested parties, please email Tom Granger, Executive Director.

AmeriCorps Program

The Habitat for Humanity of East King County AmeriCorps Program is currently hiring for the 2008-2009 team.  Please join us for this incredible opportunity to:

• Increase the supply of affordable housing
• Bring the community together
• Empower the lives of others and yourself
• Work towards making Green Building affordable

See our AmeriCorps program info to apply for one of 4 positions on a 15 member team.