at Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley, Inc. in TWIN FALLS, Idaho, United States
Job Description
Primary Role: The Construction Manager coordinates the construction of safe, decent, affordable
housing by:
- Overseeing the construction process on all HFH-MV projects
- Supervising and leading on-site construction, including the construction site supervisors and
crew leaders, as well as construction volunteers - Creating a positive and encouraging work atmosphere
- Procuring construction materials through competitive bid process and assisting in the
development of donations of professional labor and in-kind materials - Creating schedules and budgets for the entire scope of HFH-MV projects
- Planning for future construction cycles
- Ensuring that safety guidelines are followed on-site and that adequate training is provided to
construction team and daily volunteers - Holding the main responsibility for the delivery of homes/projects on time and within budget
- Being responsible for seeing that homes are built in accordance with applicable building codes
- Being skilled in detailed techniques and principles of construction, construction scheduling,
procurement, budgeting, warranty program and continuous improvement - Working with ReStore and ED to procure donations for each project
Responsibilities: Construction Activities:
- Work with site selection committee to identify suitable building lots and rehab homes
- Evaluate potential donated homes/REO properties for feasibility of future projects
- Assist in developing plans and specifications
- Prepare materials list from plans and organize timely ordering and delivery of materials and
supplies - Implement a regular process for bidding subcontractor and vendors
- Seek out and implement gift-in-kind (GIK) partners in the construction process while
coordinating with Executive Director - Develop good working relationships with subcontractors
- Work with various municipal staff on the application and approval of permits, inspections and
specifications as required - Maintain and ensure on time and on-budget completion of homes
- Responsibility to provide staffing, volunteer leadership, and adequate materials and tools to
create excellent volunteer experiences on construction sites - Monitor site recycling, material reuse, and material storage activities
- Maintain tools and equipment inventory. Coordinate tools and equipment among
construction Sites - Maintain Competent Person Status with HFHI at all times
- Oversee completion of “punch-list” items
- Ensure that team is meeting all standards related to affiliate green building and energy
efficiency practices and other building programs in which the affiliate may be involved - Conduct walk-through inspection with family upon completion of the home. Work with family
services coordinator in providing necessary warranty cards and manuals for the homeowner
manual. - Work with partner families with call backs, warranty issues, or maintenance advice.
Supervisory Role:
- Coordinate with staff for optimal and efficient volunteer coverage.
- Ensure proper training and instructions on Habitat’s construction practices and safety
procedures are given to all volunteers. - Enforce safety policy and OSHA safety standards on site. Act as a member of the safety
committee. - Recruit, train, and oversee a team of site supervisors and crew leaders to support the building
efforts of the affiliate. - Ability to supervise volunteers with a variety of skill levels and patience to explain and teach
various skills. - Maintain an active construction committee and facilitate construction committee meetings.
Communication:
- Work closely with the volunteer coordinator, coordinate weekly and monthly schedules as well
as long-term planning for volunteer needs - Attend Staff Meetings as requested
- Turn in paperwork and timesheets in a timely manner
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Properly code and approve invoices and sales slips for purchased materials and all other
construction-related expenses - Document in-kind donations and communicate these with the Executive Director
- Ensure W-9, contractor’s license, certificate of insurance for general liability, and workers
compensation are on file before subcontractor starting the project
