Construction Manager

Habitat For Humanity International; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity seeks a passionate Construction Manager to lead home construction projects and ensure safety compliance. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of residential construction experience, demonstrate leadership in managing teams and volunteers, and actively support the organization's mission to build affordable homes. This role involves overseeing multiple projects, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, and fostering a collaborative environment to achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of residential construction experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of volunteer leadership or supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction and ensure operational oversight of projects.
• Oversee quality control and enforce accountability for maintaining project schedules.
• Provide support for project initiation including permit submission and logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Four-year high school diploma or equivalent Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about making a tangible impact in your community? Do you thrive in a hands-on leadership role, working alongside dedicated staff and volunteers? Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity is seeking a growth-oriented Construction Manager to help drive our mission forward. This is your chance to play a key role in building affordable homes and strengthening neighborhoods while working with an incredible team. If you’re ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

The Construction Manager (CM) manages all on-site construction and is responsible for the operational oversight of active home construction, remodel, rehab, repair, warranty and warehouse projects in accordance with HFHDC goals and practices. This includes ensuring the safety of everyone on site, regardless of their status as a volunteer, contractor, employee or other, as well as meeting deadlines and budgets.
Ensure construction sites meet all safety & building regulations and work complies with company policies; communicate and enforce with staff, volunteers, and subcontractors.
Oversee quality control and enforce accountability for maintaining project schedules; provide coaching and explore solutions, when necessary.
Provide support for initiating each project including start-up details like scope of work, permit submission & design review, and worksite logistics.
Submit timely material, supply and tool orders, including Gift-in-Kind products.
Implement engagement and leadership plans for construction members, volunteer house leaders, and general volunteers.
Adjust schedules, expectations, and targets as organization needs or project financing parameters change.
Provide support to Site Superintendents for navigating subcontractor, vendor and inspector relationships and processes.
Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors/vendors and NCHFH team members to update project progress, address concerns, and maintain positive working relationships.
Provide on-site volunteer leadership, staff coaching, and construction labor as needed during group volunteer build days and special events.
Navigate and respond to the effects of delays, poor weather or on-site incidents.
Provide input into the design of cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly homes that may be constructed with the maximum practical amount of volunteer labor.
Share feedback to support the improvement of Construction department functions, processes and procedures.
Other Duties as Assigned
Reports to President & CEO.

Requirements
* Minimum 5 years of residential construction experience, including advanced knowledge of all phases of residential construction, the ability to read blueprints/house plans, diagnose and solve on-site challenges, plan several steps ahead, and teach others how to successfully complete construction tasks.
* Understand and appreciate the mission of NCHFH and willing to actively support the advancement and growth of the organization.
* Demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, including promoting organizational priorities, providing coaching/training to others on hard and soft skills, and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
* Demonstrate excellent project management skills, including a proven ability to navigate multiple, simultaneous projects and to work in a fast-paced team environment.
* Must be able to determine the appropriate tools/equipment for various construction tasks and utilize them according to safety guidelines.
* Communicate effectively (written and verbal) and deal tactfully with all kinds of individuals yet remain consistent in keeping a professional demeanor.
* Ability to instruct others on how to engage and supervise skilled and unskilled laborers in all facets of home construction.
* Comfort speaking in front of small groups.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Adherence to timelines, dependability, and an ability to work independently.
* Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and possess a strong attention to detail.
* Proficient and successful use of various technical programs for business/construction purposes including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications
* Minimum 5 years of residential construction experience required.
* Minimum 3 years of volunteer leadership or supervisory experience required.
* Requires a minimum of a four-year high school diploma or equivalent Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree preferred.
* Driver’s license and clean record required.

Identity and Employment Eligibility Verification
In compliance with federal law, the candidate hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form (I-9) upon hire.

Salary Range: 50,000-60,000

If you know of anyone who may be a good fit for the role, please encourage them to apply or have them send their Resume & Cover Letter to [e-mail] .



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Location:

Newnan, GA

State/Region:

Georgia

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Type:

Affiliate

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US Affiliate

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About Habitat for Humanity

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.