Critical Home Repair Project Coordinator

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Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity

Critical Home Repair Project Coordinator

Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 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!

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    ** 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.

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    ** RESPONSIBILITIES**

    Project Management

    • Develop relationships with partner agencies
    • Maintain strong relationships with state and local agencies
    • Update project spreadsheets, databases and job folders
    • Willingness to attend classes for the purpose of attaining and maintaining, at minimum, Lead Worker certification
    • Work with partner families to review program process, work scopes, lead risk assessments and/or energy audits
    • Assist CHR Project Manager with tasks associated with lead abatement projects, energy efficiency projects and critical home repairs
    • Act as a construction liaison between homeowner, contractor and partner agencies, mediating as necessary
    • Maintain consistent, respectful and clear communication

    Contractor – Selection and Management

    • Schedule contractor walk throughs
    • Work with contractors to ensure that project scopes are properly understood and executed correctly
    • Work with contractors to schedule projects
    • Making daily job site visits to active projects to manage completion of scopes, ensure jobsite safety and adherence to all lead abatement processes and procedures
    • Help to develop a contractor pool that can adequately sustain between 75 - 125 projects per year

    Budget and Contract Management

    • Develop scopes of work
    • Solicit bids, write and manage contracts/documents for contracted work
    • Work with homeowners to help them understand their role in the construction process (sweat equity, relocation)

    Coordination of Efforts with Various Departments

    • Attend neighborhood partner meetings related to housing and home improvements
    • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
    • Perform other duties as required

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    ** QUALIFICATIONS**

    Education:

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

    Experience:

    • Strong background in customer service preferred
    • Basic knowledge of remodeling/home repair practices and terms helpful
    • Administrative work and data entry preferred
    • Experience working with diverse populations
    • Experience with scheduling contractors or similar helpful
    • Valid Wisconsin driver license and good driving record required
    • Strong computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Google products: Gmail, Drive, Calendar
    • Able to satisfactorily complete Lead Worker training within 6 months of employment
    • Team player with excellent personnel management skills to build a strong team
    • Able to work independently
    • Strong communication skills
    • Ability to quickly adapt to sudden schedule changes
    • 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
    • Some evening and weekend availability is required
    • Support and engage in the mission of Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity

    **** Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Valid Wisconsin driver license and good driving record required
    • Strong computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel, Google products: Gmail, Drive, Calendar
    • Able to satisfactorily complete Lead Worker training within 6 months of employment
    • Team player with excellent personnel management skills to build a strong team
    • Able to work independently
    • Strong communication skills
    • Ability to quickly adapt to sudden schedule changes
    • 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
    • Some evening and weekend availability is required
    • 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, Monday – Friday 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

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    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.

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    Schedule Monday - Friday, Full-Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly