Construction Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Build Safer Homes and Stronger Communities in Central Florida

Rebuilding Together Greater Florida is seeking a Construction Coordinator based in Orlando to help deliver residential repair and rehabilitation projects for homeowners in need.

This is a hands-on field and project coordination role for someone who understands residential construction, communicates well with contractors and homeowners, and takes pride in seeing projects through from assessment to completion.

Every completed project helps a homeowner remain safely and comfortably in the home they love.

Position Snapshot

Salary: $50,000 to $58,000 annually, based on qualifications and relevant experience
Location: Orlando, Florida
Role Type: Full-time, field and office
Travel: Local travel throughout the Central East District
Projects: Residential home repair and rehabilitation
Reports To: Regional Construction Manager

About Rebuilding Together Greater Florida

Rebuilding Together Greater Florida, formerly Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to repairing homes, revitalizing communities, and rebuilding lives.

Serving 29 counties across Florida, RTGFL provides critical home repairs and rehabilitation services for income-qualified homeowners, including seniors, veterans, persons with disabilities, and families in need. Through home rehabilitation, disaster recovery, workforce development, and community revitalization initiatives, we help homeowners remain safely in their homes and communities.

Position Overview

The Construction Coordinator helps coordinate residential repair and rehabilitation projects from the initial home assessment through final inspection and project completion.

The position combines field oversight with project coordination. Responsibilities include evaluating repair needs, helping develop and verify scopes of work, monitoring construction progress, coordinating contractors, supporting permitting and inspections, and maintaining complete project documentation.

The Construction Coordinator works closely with the Regional Construction Manager, District Program team, contractors, inspectors, homeowners, and community partners to keep projects safe, organized, compliant, and on schedule.

What a Typical Week May Include

• Conducting home assessments to identify repair needs and potential health or safety concerns

• Visiting active projects to monitor construction progress, workmanship, and compliance with approved scopes

• Meeting with contractors to review project requirements and resolve field questions

• Coordinating permits and inspections with local jurisdictions

• Documenting site conditions and uploading photographs, inspection notes, and progress updates

• Communicating project schedules and updates to homeowners and internal teams

• Reviewing invoices and helping track project costs

• Supporting volunteer build days and community repair events

No two weeks are exactly the same, but the goal remains consistent: delivering safe, high-quality repairs that allow homeowners to remain safely in their homes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination and Field Oversight

• Coordinate assigned residential repair and rehabilitation projects from assessment through closeout

• Conduct home assessments and assist with developing accurate and complete scopes of work

• Verify scopes of work and site conditions before construction begins

• Visit project sites regularly to monitor progress, workmanship, safety, and compliance

• Confirm that repairs align with approved scopes, budgets, funding requirements, and applicable codes

• Identify project concerns promptly and communicate them to the Regional Construction Manager

Contractor and Construction Coordination

• Coordinate contractors, schedules, site access, and project readiness

• Communicate project expectations and approved scopes clearly to contractors

• Work with contractors and internal teams to address field issues and maintain project timelines

• Assist with permitting and coordinate required inspections with local jurisdictions

• Track construction-related invoices, material orders, and project expenses

• Help verify that work is complete before recommending project approval or payment

Documentation and Project Tracking

• Maintain accurate and organized project files from assessment through closeout

• Upload site photographs, inspection notes, progress reports, and other required documentation into SharePoint, Salesforce, and related systems

• Maintain timely project status updates for internal teams

• Assist with tracking budgets, funding requirements, permits, inspections, and project milestones

Homeowner and Community Engagement

• Serve as a primary field contact for homeowners during construction

• Explain project schedules, approved work, and anticipated next steps clearly and respectfully

• Coordinate access to occupied homes and help address homeowner questions during construction

• Support volunteer build days and community repair events

• Represent RTGFL professionally when working with homeowners, contractors, inspectors, volunteers, and community partners

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in residential construction, home rehabilitation, construction coordination, inspections, estimating, or a related field

• Working knowledge of residential construction practices, materials, permitting, and inspections

• Ability to assess property conditions and understand or help develop residential scopes of work

• Strong organization, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and changing priorities

• Confidence communicating with contractors and addressing project concerns professionally

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and project tracking systems

• Experience with Salesforce, SharePoint, or similar platforms is preferred

• Commitment to RTGFL’s mission and respectful service to homeowners and communities

Additional Requirements

• Valid Florida driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance

• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Central East District for home assessments, site visits, inspections, and project oversight

• Ability to work outdoors and safely navigate active residential construction sites

• Ability to work in conditions that may include heat, dust, noise, uneven terrain, and other typical construction-site conditions

• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds

Work Environment

This is a field and office position. The Construction Coordinator will divide time between active residential project sites and administrative project coordination.

Fieldwork may include occupied homes and active construction environments. Office work includes project documentation, scheduling, contractor communication, internal coordination, and project tracking.

Benefits

RTGFL offers a mission-driven and collaborative work environment with benefits that include:

• Paid time off

• Health reimbursement benefit

• Employer-supported retirement plan with matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met

• Mileage reimbursement for approved business travel

• Opportunities to participate in volunteer events, community initiatives, and professional development

Why Join RTGFL?

• Make a visible difference in the lives of homeowners and families

• Use your construction knowledge to improve housing safety and quality

• Work on meaningful residential rehabilitation and community revitalization projects

• Join a growing nonprofit organization serving communities across Florida

• Collaborate with professionals who care about both construction quality and community impact

At RTGFL, your work will help homeowners live more safely, preserve affordable housing, and strengthen communities throughout Central Florida.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rebuilding Together Greater Florida is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and individuals from historically underrepresented communities.

If you have residential construction experience and want your work to make a direct difference in the community, we would like to hear from you.