Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Habitat for Humanity—MetroWest/Greater Worcester.

We are currently looking for a Construction/Project Manager:

Reports To:
Executive Director

Cooperates Closely With:
Volunteer Coordinator, Family Services, Construction Committee and Fundraising Team

Job Type:
Full-time – Generally Tuesday though Saturday

Position Summary:
To oversee all aspects of Habitat for Humanity’s construction process in a way that utilizes staff, volunteer labor and materials to produce quality homes in a safe affordable manner. Position will include managing construction staff and volunteers, overseeing residential construction sites (3-4), training volunteers, coordinating plan and site development, insuring construction quality and workplace safety. 

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Construction Planning

• Develops an overall construction plan and budgets for each build season.
• Develops and executes short term construction schedule in partnership with volunteer coordinator.
• Works with architects, engineers to monitor construction.
• Develops schedules for each project.
• Familiar with MA and local building regulations, will become knowledgeable in Habitat standards and construction programs.
• Promotes energy-efficient housing.
• Establishes a bid process for each project

Construction Management

• Supervises professional and volunteer construction personnel.
• Identifies, trains and support volunteer site supervisors and volunteer coordinators.
• Provides training and development opportunities for long-term volunteers.
• Works closely with staff on weekly plan update and communicates to volunteers and staff. 
• Works with staff, volunteer manager and family services to insure that volunteers and partner families are productively involved in the construction process.
• Attends special events and conferences as appropriate.
• Establishes, follows and evaluates worksite safety program.

Construction Procedure

• Evaluate subcontractor bids, recommend contracts and monitor timely and accurate completion.
• Use in-kind material and labor when possible.
• Provide updates regarding project status and estimated completion dates.
• Responsible for projects until 100% complete and sold to homeowner.

Materials and Labor procurement

• Develop working relationships with contractors and vendors
• Plans in-kind donation needs, orders materials and negotiates pricing.  Monitors delivery and security of materials. 
• Oversees tool/equipment inventory, management and repairs

Management of Information

• Approve all construction-related invoices, code appropriately.
• Estimate and report value of in-kind gifts.
• Use pre-construction meetings to help Project Sponsors and Habitat team understand responsibilities, procedures and to have a meaningful volunteer experience.
• Provides construction project budgets to Finance Director and Executive Director

ReStore

• Support ReStore construction projects and site management

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Commitment to Habitat for Humanity ideals and philosophy.
• Ability to work with people of all races, faiths and backgrounds.
• A strong background in residential home construction. Five years of related experience.
• College degree in related field preferred.
• Ability to work well with volunteers, A good working relationship with volunteers and homeowner families is essential.
• Excellent communication skills a must.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Computer literacy a must.  Word, Excel and project management software
• Flexible schedule
• Current MA Construction Supervisor and Home Improvement Licenses

Compensation:  Competitive salary and benefits

To apply: Please send resume and cover letter to office@habitatmwgw.org with Construction/Project Manager in the subject line.

We currently have internship positions (unpaid) available.  Email office@habitatmwgw.org for more information.

Interested in donating your time and skills?  Please email volunteer@habitatmgwgw.org with your skills and interests.