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Full-Time, Temporary About Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build decent, affordable homes and provide home ownership opportunities to qualified families who live and work in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay is an independent, locally operated and funded affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Position Summary The Construction Site Manager is responsible for the successful completion of Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay residential construction projects. This position serves as Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay's General Contractor and is responsible for ensuring construction projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within approved budgets, and in accordance with approved plans, building codes, permit requirements, and Habitat standards. The Construction Site Manager provides overall leadership and direction for construction operations. Reporting to the Director of Program Services, the Construction Site Manager is responsible for subcontractor coordination, scheduling, procurement, inspections, quality control, and construction documentation. The Site Manager proactively identifies project risks and provides timely information and recommendations to the Director of Program Services regarding project schedule, budget, scope, and construction needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Safety Maintain overall responsibility for implementation of Habitat and OSHA safety requirements on assigned construction projects. Work with the construction staff to ensure site-specific and task-specific safety practices are consistently implemented . Ensure subcontractors comply with applicable site safety requirements. Identify and address unsafe site conditions, practices, or equipment. Participate in the ongoing review and implementation of construction safety manual. Ensure appropriate documentation of safety incidents and corrective actions. Field Operations & Decision-Making Coordinate construction staff and subcontractor activities, scope of work, scheduling, site access, and sequencing. Communicate project expectations, schedules, safety requirements, and site conditions to construction staff and subcontractors. Monitor construction staff and subcontractor performance and verify work is consistent with approved plans, specifications, scopes of work, and quality expectations. Review subcontractor proposals and scopes of work for completeness and alignment with project needs. Identify potential scope gaps, conflicts, or additional work before authorizing or recommending changes. Address construction staff and subcontractor performance, scheduling, quality, or coordination concerns. Coordinate with construction staff and subcontractors to resolve punch-list and correction items in a timely manner. Maintain professional work relationships with construction staff, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, consultants, and project partners. Project Planning & Execution Develop, maintain, and manage comprehensive construction schedules from project mobilization through final inspection and completion. Establish construction sequencing, project milestones, subcontractor schedules, material delivery timelines, and inspection requirements. Coordinate construction activities to maintain project momentum and minimize delays or conflicts between trades. Identify potential schedule delays, construction conflicts, unforeseen conditions, or other project risks and develop appropriate solutions. Provide regular project updates to the Director of Program Services regarding schedule, budget, progress, risks, and significant construction issues. Coordinate closely with the construction staff to establish weekly priorities and ensure field activities align with the overall project schedule. Volunteer & Homeowner Engagement Plan construction activities and sequencing in a manner that creates meaningful and appropriate opportunities for volunteer and future homeowner participation. Coordinate with the construction staff regarding upcoming volunteer labor needs and appropriate volunteer work activities. Support Habitat's sweat equity and homeowner education goals through effective construction planning. Work collaboratively with Program Services and other departments to accommodate special build days, corporate volunteer groups, sponsor activities, and community events without compromising construction safety or project schedules. Procurement, Inventory & Site Management Develop procurement schedules aligned with project construction schedules. Ensure construction materials, equipment, and services are ordered with sufficient lead time to maintain project progress. Obtain and evaluate pricing, proposals, and bids as required. Coordinate major material deliveries and ensure appropriate site preparation, storage, and staging. Work closely with the Construction Supervisor to identify upcoming material and equipment needs. Monitor long-lead items and proactively address procurement issues that could impact the construction schedule. Ensure purchases are consistent with approved project budgets and organizational purchasing policies. Submit receipts and supporting documents to the office withing required timeline. Field Leadership Provide leadership, direction, and support to the construction staff. Establish clear project priorities and expectations to the construction staff. Support the professional development and technical growth of construction staff. Promote effective communication between construction staff, subcontractors, volunteers, homeowners, and organizational leadership. Assist in resolving field issues that require General Contractor authority or project-level decision-making. Ensure the construction staff has the information, resources, materials, and subcontractor schedules necessary to maintain daily productivity. Foster a collaborative, accountable, solutions-focused construction environment. Model and reinforce Habitat construction standards, safety expectations, and field practices across assigned projects. Identify opportunities to improve construction processes, share best practices, and promote consistency across construction projects. Affiliate & Community-Engagement Represent Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay professionally when working with jurisdictions, inspectors, contractors, consultants, community partners, homeowners, volunteers, and the public. Coordinate with the other Habitat departments to support organizational construction and program goals. Participate in project meetings, homeowner events, dedications, community activities, and other affiliate events as appropriate . Serve as an ambassador for Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay by promoting the organization's mission, values, and programs. Participate in affiliate-wide initiatives, community partnerships, and disaster response efforts as appropriate. Perform other duties and assigned. Quality Control & Inspections Maintain overall responsibility for construction quality and compliance. Conduct regular project walkthroughs to evaluate workmanship, plan compliance, and construction progress. Coordinate required building, planning, fire, utility, and other applicable inspections. Ensure projects are properly prepared prior to scheduled inspections. Review inspection results and coordinate timely corrections of deficiencies. Work with the construction staff and subcontractors to address quality concerns and punch-list items. Ensure completed homes meet Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay standards prior to homeowner occupancy. Qualifications Commitment to the mission, values, and principles of Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay. Comprehensive knowledge of residential construction from site development through final inspection and occupancy. Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and jobsite logistics. Demonstrate knowledge of applicable residential building codes, construction plans, specifications, permitting, and inspection processes. Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, civil, and other construction documents. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage schedules, costs, subcontractors, materials, inspections, and competing priorities. Ability to anticipate, construction challenges and make sound, timely decisions. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve field conflicts and unforeseen construction conditions. Ability to communicate effectively with construction professionals, staff, volunteers, homeowners, inspectors, consultants, and community partners. Strong leadership and supervisory skills. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Ability to balance construction efficiency with Habitat's volunteer-driven building model. Ability to represent Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay professionally with public agencies, contractors, partners, and community. Valid driver's license required. Experience Licensed General Contractor. Minimum (5) five to (7) seven years of progressively responsible residential construction experience from project startup through final inspection. Demonstrated experience managing residential construction projects, subcontractors, schedules, inspections, and construction sequencing. Prior experience serving as construction superintendent, site manager, project manager, general contractor, or comparable construction leadership position preferred. Experience managing construction costs, bids, contracts, and change orders preferred. Experience supervising construction staff and skilled trades. Experience in volunteer-based, nonprofit, or affordable housing construction is preferred but not required. Must maintain Habitat for Humanity International Competent Person Safety Training. Must successfully complete pre-employment background check. Physical Needs and Work Environment The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. This position requires a combination of active construction site work and administrative/project management responsibilities. The employee will regularly work outdoors on active construction sites and may be exposed to varying or extreme weather conditions. Noise levels on construction sites may be loud. The employee may be exposed to construction equipment, power tools, elevated work areas, uneven terrain, dust, and other conditions typical of active residential construction sites. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hand an arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is also regularly required to sit and perform administrative work, including construction scheduling, documentation, budgeting, procurement, and project communications. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Regular travel between Habitat construction sites, the Habitat office, suppliers, and project-related meetings may be required. How to Apply Submit resume and cover letter to: admin@habitatmontereybay.org.

Attention:

Maria Lopez. Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or disability.

Pay:

$55.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person