Critical Home Repair Project Coordinator

Job Description

Full-Time, Tuesday – Saturday, Non-Exempt / Hourly

Are you looking for meaningful and energizing work? A job where you feel connected to a mission and motivated to make a difference? Then you should consider a career with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. As part of our engaged and passionate team, you'll help power our mission to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. You would join a workplace that is inclusive, innovative, supportive, and so much more. Pretty awesome right? Join our team by applying today!

Job Summary

The Critical Home Repair (CHR) Project Coordinator directs and manages all aspects related to CHR including, but not limited to, people, functions, partner agencies, and contractors, responsible for completing production and program requirements involving all owner-occupied home repairs. The CHR Project Coordinator oversees the construction process from start to finish. Responsibilities include working with partner families, reviewing scopes, managing contractors, and maintaining schedules.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

Develop relationships with partner agencies.

Work with partner families to review risk assessment and work scope.

Assist CHR manager with tasks associated with lead abatement projects, energy efficiency projects and critical home repairs.

Act as a construction liaison between homeowner and contractor, mediating as necessary

Maintain consistent, respectful and clear communication.

Work with other departments within MHFH to take applications, contact homeowners and verify occupants’ eligibility.

Contractor – Selection and Management

Help to develop a contractor pool that can adequately sustain between 50-100 projects per year.

Work with subcontractors to ensure the scopes are properly understood and executed efficiently.

Manage issues of jobsite safety and security, and adhere to all lead abatement processes and procedures.

Ensure worksites have lead abatement certified workers; safe work practices are used; occupant protection plan has been followed; the work site is secured and daily logs are kept.

Scheduling subcontractors and ensuring materials are ordered to complete the job.

Budget and Contract Management

Ensure that homeowners understand occupant eligibility criteria, relocation processes as needed, and conditions for participation.

Review scopes of work

Solicit bids, write and manage contracts for subcontracted work.

Create, monitor and update project budget, including comparing actual costs to budget.

Create all documents needed to submit CHR reimbursements and work with the Development department for grant tracking and reporting.

Coordination of Efforts with Various Departments

Work with various departments to find qualified applicants for CHR & Lead Abatement services.

Attend neighborhood partner meetings related to housing and home improvements.

Provide leadership to volunteers.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

Experience:

Experience working with diverse populations.

Strong background in customer service preferred.

Basic knowledge of remodeling/home repair practices and terms.

Experience with scheduling contractors or similar preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Valid Wisconsin driver license and good driving record required.

Able to satisfactorily complete Lead Worker training within 6 months of employment.

Strong computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Google products: Gmail, Drive, Calendar

Team player with excellent personnel management skills to build a strong team

Strong communication skills

Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, including the ability to anticipate tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and function smoothly under strict deadlines and shifting priorities.

Able to think strategically and to envision and balance “big-picture” priorities.

Able to work efficiently with maximum attention to detail; highly organized and able to follow directions.

Able to respond to emergency situations calmly and effectively.

Able to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.

Support and engage in the mission of Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity.

Compensation

$18-$20 per hour, based upon experience

Hourly / Non-Exempt with full benefit package

Schedule: Full-Time, Tuesday – Saturday 7:30am – 4pm, some evening availability is required.

Benefits

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k + employer 3% match

Generous paid time off + 10 paid holidays

Mobile phone stipend

Casual attire

Employee Discount at Milwaukee’s ReStores

Employee referral program

Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity affirms its social and legal commitment to promote an atmosphere and environment that recognizes the principle and practice of equal employment opportunity. Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, status with regards to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Schedule Tuesday - Saturday, Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly