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Construction Manager
Habitat For Humanity International
Boise (ID)
On-site
USD 60,000 - 70,000
Full time
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Job summary
Habitat For Humanity International is seeking a Construction Manager in Boise, Idaho, to oversee residential construction projects. This role requires strong leadership, project management skills, and the ability to work with volunteers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for affordable housing and experience in residential construction, ensuring homes are built to energy-efficient standards while fostering community relations.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Knowledge of residential construction principles and standards.
- Ability to lead and collaborate with diverse teams, including volunteers.
- Experience in managing construction projects and ensuring safety standards.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all construction activities and manage timelines.
- Coordinate procurements of materials and supervise subcontractors.
- Ensure compliance with building regulations and energy efficiency standards.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
The Construction Manager must possess excellent interpersonal skills and a thorough, demonstrated knowledge of affordable residential construction including knowledge of building materials, an understanding of subcontractor work and requirements, job safety requirements, and construction management and organizational skills. In addition, the construction manager must have the ability to work with volunteers, which includes safety training and construction education. A positive attitude, capable leadership, and adaptability to changing priorities are necessary for success in this position. The construction manager must be committed to Habitat’s mission of building simple, decent affordable housing in partnership with all families.
Responsibility:
Works with CEO and land acquisition committee on selection of lots
Sets annual budget and timeline for construction.
Obtains appropriate permits and surveys for site.
Oversees appropriate actions to determine suitability for building
Maintains and cultivates relationships with subcontractors and community partners
Materials Procurement
Oversees development of house plans with architect and/or draftsman.
Solicits and accepts bids for materials. Coordinates material takeoffs from plans.
Organizes timely ordering and delivery of materials and supplies.
Reviews and codes bills with bookkeeper on a monthly basis.
Solicits and documents in-kind donations of materials, tools and services.
Subcontractors, Permits and Inspections
Schedules and monitors subcontractor and inspector activities to ensure timely and accurate project completion.
Ensure that houses are built to code and pass inspection.
Building to Energy-Efficient Green Standards
Oversees all areas of construction to ensure that all homes are built to Energy Star standards.
Manages construction in partnership with ReStore and in such a way as to eliminate excess waste, utilizing reclaimed and recycled materials whenever possible.
Site supervision
Trains and supervises all short-term on-site construction Vista/Americorp members.
Organizes work plan for volunteer crews.
Coordinate volunteer needs with admin support.
Identify, recruit and train volunteer site supervisors.
Ensure that proper materials and tools are available on-site.
Review the Affiliate Safety plan annually and ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented to maintain a safe volunteer environment.
Partner Family Relations
Serves as the primary contact for the partner-family in all construction related matters.
Oversees homeowner selection of finishes from pre-selected options.
Approve all partner-family sweat-equity hours.
Oversee completion of “punch-list” items at the completion of the home.
Miscellaneous Duties
Provides construction reports on a regular basis to the CEO
Serves as the General Contractor for all builds
Approves and works with admin support to schedule all outside construction volunteers
Assist with Repairs Program during slower build seasons as needed
Skills and Qualifications:
Sufficient knowledge of residential construction.
Knowledge of Procore Construction Software
Ability to apply construction knowledge to scheduling, coordinating and participating in general construction work activities.
Ability to lead, manage, supervise and motivate individuals and teams of volunteers.
Ability to communicate with staff about project plans and timelines
Effective interpersonal communication skills, deal well with a variety of people, personalities, age and backgrounds.
Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize, coordinate, delegate and manage multiple work activities.
Ability to read and interpret standard residential construction blueprints and specifications.
Comfort working with interpreters
OSHA 30
First Aid/CPR certified or willing to obtain
Basic mathematical aptitude to calculate building measurements, quantities, etc..
Flexibility regarding work assignments and work hours.
Experience with modular construction is a bonus
Please send a resume along with a cover letter to careers@tvhabitat.org We will accept resumes until the position is filled.
Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000
Health, dental, and life insurance benefits
IRA contributions at 2% of salary
PTO and paid holidays
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Location:
Boise, Idaho
State/Region:
Idaho
Position Category:
Type:
Affiliate
Function:
US Affiliate
Travel:
Habitat for Humanity , 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 are compelled by ourKoinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringingall people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning,accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being aworkplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects avariety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.
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.
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