Communication:
- Effectively conveys DPCHFH message in both written and verbal business development discussions to homeowners and volunteers.
- Communicates construction procedures with homeowners, volunteer groups and teams in an informative but tactful manner.
- Resolves construction related issues in a timely fashion.
- Effectively communicates relevant project information to Executive Director, homeowners and volunteers.
Leadership/Teamwork:
- Possesses a thorough understanding of affiliate capabilities and enforce standard safety and other policies and procedures by obtaining the Competent Safety Training certificate through HFHI.
- Identifies opportunities for improvements and make constructive suggestions for change.
- Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
- Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
- Motivates teams/volunteers to work together in the most efficient manner.
- Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members & construction committee.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Understanding of the Internet and other word processing systems, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
- Strong background in residential construction, finance, state building code and inspection requirements, and construction industry and trade work.
- Excellent speaking, writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work with volunteers, sponsors, homeowners, volunteer groups, public officials, staff and board members.
- Minimum of ten years of experience in construction related work.
Duties:
- Oversees construction of homes from start to completion and obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
- Ensures building and other related trade permits for each project are obtained.
- Schedules inspections for building related construction items, such as footings, foundations/slabs, framing, etc.
- Manages construction in the field, to include sub-contractors, volunteers and groups.
- Insures property lines, house, and driveways are properly located and marked.
- Ensures each building site has posted house plans, inspection permits, first aid kit, insurance waivers, port-a-johns and drinking water.
- Orders and schedules timely delivery of materials and supplies to build sites and/or warehouse.
- Ensures that all drawings are in compliance with code and current construction methods, and meets DPCHFH "Best Practices" standards.
- Tracks construction cost and codes construction invoices.
- Maintain warehouse and monitors warehouse inventory and supplies.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with in-kind donors to supply the build sites the appropriate quantities on a timely basis.
- Schedules the construction of houses based on the availability of building sites, partner families, and sponsor groups as directed by the Executive Director.
- Attends meetings and provides direction and support to the Construction Committee and/or Board Members.
- Responsible for evaluating the appropriateness of property for construction, submits rezoning and subdivision applications along with variance requests, and attends external meetings as necessary.
Physical Activities:
- Able to ascend and/or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps and the like
- Able to move in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Able to move about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds and medium work to move objects up to 50+ pounds
- Able to operate machinery and/or power tools.
- Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment
- Ability to work in various outdoor/indoor elements, such as low/high temperatures, precipitation or wind and noisy environments
Job Type: Full-time, Salary position (Work schedule - Tuesday through Saturday)
Required Education: High school or equivalent
Required Experience: Construction Project Management - 1 year
Job in located in Danville, VA in the USA.
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,founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitatseeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we embrace a history rooted in creating equity and take our mission seriously by courageously committing to a culture and workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize that our success depends upon building an inclusive workforce of diverse perspectives and encourage people of varied races (which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, protective hairstyles and hair texture), ethnicities, national origins, tribes, religions, ages, gender identities and expressions, genders, sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, veteran/reserve national guard statuses, socio-economic statuses, thinking and communication styles to work with us.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children), and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.