Construction Coordinator
Posting Description
Responsible for the management and implementation of the Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity (DPCHFH) home building program, infrastructure development, cost accounting for the houses, and warehouse maintenance and inventory. Interfaces with house sponsors and donors, site house leaders, volunteers, sub-contractors, Construction Committee members and the DPCHFH team. Provides supervision for crew leaders, homeowners and volunteers and schedules the delivery of all building supplies to the build sites and warehouse.
Communication:
* Effectively conveys DPCHFH message in both written and verbal business development discussions to homeowners and volunteers.
* Communicates construction procedures with homeowners, volunteer groups and teams in an informative but tactful manner.
* Resolves construction related issues in a timely fashion.
* Effectively communicates relevant project information to Executive Director, homeowners and volunteers.
Leadership/Teamwork:
* Possesses a thorough understanding of affiliate capabilities and enforces standard safety and other policies and procedures by obtaining the Competent Safety Training certificate through HFHI.
* Identifies opportunities for improvements and make constructive suggestions for change.
* Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member’s contributions.
* Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
* Motivates teams/volunteers to work together in the most efficient manner.
* Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members & construction committee.
Skills/Qualifications:
* Understanding of the Internet and other word processing systems, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and email.
* Strong background in residential construction, finance, state building code and inspection requirements, and construction industry and trade work.
* Excellent speaking, writing and communication skills.
* Ability to work with volunteers, sponsors, homeowners, volunteer groups, public officials, staff and board members.
* Minimum of ten years of experience in construction related work.
Duties:
* Oversees construction of homes from start to completion and obtain Certificate of Occupancy.
* Ensures building and other related trade permits for each project are obtained.
* Schedules inspections for building related construction items, such as footings, foundations/slabs, framing, etc.
* Manages construction in the field, to include sub-contractors, volunteers and groups.
* Insures property lines, house, and driveways are properly located and marked.
* Ensures each building site has posted house plans, inspection permits, first aid kit, insurance waivers, port-a-johns and drinking water.
* Orders and schedules timely delivery of materials and supplies to build sites and/or warehouse.
* Ensures that all drawings are in compliance with code and current construction methods, and meets DPCHFH “Best * Practices” standards.
* Tracks construction cost and codes construction invoices.
* Maintain warehouse and monitors warehouse inventory and supplies.
stablishes and maintains relationships with in-kind donors to supply the build sites the appropriate quantities on a timely basis.
* Schedules the construction of houses based on the availability of building sites, partner families, and sponsor groups as directed by the Executive Director.
* Attends meetings and provides direction and support to the Construction Committee and/or Board Members.
* Responsible for evaluating the appropriateness of property for construction, submits rezoning and subdivision applications along with variance requests, and attends external meetings as necessary.
Physical Activities:
* Able to ascend and/or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps and the like.
* Able to move in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
* Able to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
* Able to move about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
* Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds and medium work to move objects up to 50+ pounds
* Able to operate machinery and/or power tools.
* Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
* Ability to work in various outdoor/indoor elements, such as low/high temperatures, precipitation or wind and noisy environments.
Job Type:Full-time, Salary position (Work schedule – Tuesday through Saturday)
Required Education:High school or equivalent
Required Experience:Construction Project Management – 1 year
Job in located in Danville, VA in the USA.
To apply, send resume to Krystal Davis, Executive Director, at krystal@danvillehabitat.org.
Job open until filled. Please note: The selected candidate will begin employment July 1, 2026.
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About
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Function
US Affiliate
Auto req ID
10747BR
Position Category
Affiliate-Opportunity
Position Type
Affiliate
Geographic Location
North America
Location
Danville, VA
Affiliate Name
Danville-Pittsylvania County Habitat for Humanity