Disaster Recovery Construction Coordinator

Archdiocese of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Flexible spending account

403(b) with company match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a skilled Construction Coordinator to join the Disaster Services team. This grant-funded, temporary full-time role coordinates residential repair and reconstruction for homeowners affected by the May 2025 St.

Louis tornado. You will assess properties, develop scopes/budgets, coordinate bids and permits, and liaise with homeowners, contractors, DCMs, and partners to ensure safe, on-schedule, grant-compliant projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum three years in residential construction, rehabilitation, housing repair, or related field.
• Experience developing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for repair/construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Disaster Case Managers and recovery staff to identify, prioritize, and coordinate residential repair and reconstruction projects.
• Serve as primary liaison among homeowners, contractors, volunteers, DCMs, and community partners.
• Conduct home and site visits to assess damage and eligibility for repair assistance.
• Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, budgets, and schedules for approval.
• Obtain and manage bids, permits, and required project documentation.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure projects are on time, on budget, and to spec.

Skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Reading blueprints

Time management

Education

Associate degree or trade school

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Project management software

Job description

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a skilled Construction Coordinator to join the Disaster Services team. This grant-funded, temporary full-time role coordinates residential repair and reconstruction for homeowners affected by the May 2025 St.

Louis tornado. You will assess properties, develop scopes/budgets, coordinate bids and permits, and liaise with homeowners, contractors, DCMs, and partners to ensure safe, on-schedule, grant-compliant projects.