Habitat for Humanity Sarasota is growing to serve more families and build more homes. We are seeking a dedicated, hands-on Construction and Volunteer Manager to join our team.
Position Summary
The Construction and Volunteer Manager is a full-time, working supervisory role responsible for overseeing subcontractors, volunteers, partner families, and staff on Habitat construction sites. This position leads daily construction operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, training, teamwork, and volunteer engagement.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on residential construction experience with strong leadership and project management skills. This role requires the ability to perform and teach a variety of new home construction tasks while creating a positive, mission-driven experience for volunteers and partner families.
Employment Details
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota is a drug-free workplace. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and participation in random testing are conditions of employment. We do background checks.
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota is an equal opportunity employer.
Position Summary
The Construction and Volunteer Manager is a full-time, working supervisory role responsible for overseeing subcontractors, volunteers, partner families, and staff on Habitat construction sites. This position leads daily construction operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, training, teamwork, and volunteer engagement.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on residential construction experience with strong leadership and project management skills. This role requires the ability to perform and teach a variety of new home construction tasks while creating a positive, mission-driven experience for volunteers and partner families.
Employment Details
- Full-time, non-exempt position
- 40 hours per week with benefits
- Regular schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Volunteer build days: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Build HFHS homes according to plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards
- Adhere to project schedules and deadlines
- Prepare for, organize, supervise, and lead volunteer activities on designated volunteer days
- Supervise, lead, train, and instruct volunteers and partner family members on construction techniques and Habitat safety standards
- Promote a positive, respectful, and team-oriented worksite environment that encourages volunteers to return and supports the mission of Habitat for Humanity Sarasota (HFHS)
- Continuously monitor and enforce safe work practices on all job sites
- Serve as a professional ambassador for HFHS
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Minimum 5 years of residential construction and project management experience from site development to completion
- Knowledge of Florida building codes, materials and construction techniques
- Hands-on experience in new home construction .
- Commitment to supporting Habitat’s mission and strategic plan
- Professional construction appearance and demeanor
- Strong communication, listening, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and low-income family populations
- Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with partner families, volunteers, donors, contractors, and staff
- Patience and willingness to work with and teach unskilled volunteers
- Ability to work successfully within a team environment
- “Get it done” attitude and strong work ethic
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
- New home construction experience
- Experience teaching or leading construction skills
- Construction or OSHA certification/training
- Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and iPhone apps
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Ability to communicate and exchange information effectively
- Ability to routinely lift and/or move up to 75 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to lift over 75 lbs. with assistance
- Ability to bend, stand, crawl, walk, reach, and pull for extended periods
- Ability to use hands and fingers for typing, gripping, and manipulating tools/materials
- Ability to work in varying and adverse weather conditions
- Good hand-eye coordination and balance
- Full-time salary position - $100,000/year
- Fully paid employee health, dental, and life insurance
- Generous PTO/paid time off program
- Paid holidays
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota is a drug-free workplace. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and participation in random testing are conditions of employment. We do background checks.
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota is an equal opportunity employer.
