Construction and Volunteer Manager

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salary position - $100,000/year
• Fully paid employee health, dental, and life insurance
• Generous PTO/paid time off program. 5 Weeks PTO after 1st full year after January 1!
• Paid holidays

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of residential construction and project management experience
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required

Physical Requirements

• 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

Additional Information

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.

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota is an equal opportunity employer.