Working with the Construction Committee

●     Identify and evaluate the appropriateness of potential home sites and the suitability for the affiliate’s basic house plan.

●     Oversee the entire building process, including project budgets, schedules, building sites, materials procurement and coordination of contractors.

●     Maintain a construction schedule for each project.

●     Submit an oral or written construction status report monthly to the committee.

●     Obtain budget approval prior to the expenditure of funds or contracting with a subcontractor that exceeds the established budget.

●     Attend committee meetings throughout the building project.

Managing Construction

●     Demonstrate knowledge about and management of residential construction.

●     Be on the job site at key times, such as when volunteers or subcontractors are on site.

●     Ensure that the proper materials and services are on site and necessary tools available for specific tasks.

●     Assure all permits are pulled.

●     Oversee the construction schedule.

●     Recommend the ordering of bulk materials when appropriate.

●     Develop competence in and implement energy efficient construction techniques.

●     Know and assure the proper care of materials, tools, and stored items.

Working with Volunteers

●     Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to recruit volunteer labor.

●     Provide on-the-job training and supervision for semi-skilled and unskilled volunteers.

●     Teach crew members proper construction techniques and patiently answer questions.

●     Work with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify potential crew leaders and other skilled workers.

●     Maintain quality volunteers able to perform tasks that require a high level of skill, and utilize these competencies to perform construction tasks in order to keep building costs as low as possible.

●     Schedule each workday with appropriately sized crews.

●     Maintain a site log.

●     After closing, correct any problems in materials or workmanship in a timely manner.

Communication and Collaboration

●     Serve as the primary construction contact for the Habitat staff, board, and committees.

●     Have a thorough understanding of Habitat’s programs and commitment to partnership, and be able to communicate this to volunteers, construction professionals and partner families.

●     Work with the Bookkeeper to provide receipts and log expenses with the affiliate coding system on all purchases and subcontractor pay.

Safety

●     Assure construction site safety with personal protection equipment, protective measures, pacing workers, providing water, watching for heat problems, etc.

●     Maintain and keep accessible a fire extinguisher, first aid kit and hand washing station.

●     Conduct safety briefings for all volunteers as needed before beginning a workday.