Construction Project Manager
Application Packet: Submitted to resume@lexhabitat.org
 Resumé
 Cover letter indicating interest in and commitment to Habitat mission
 Salary expectations
Requirements:
 Integrity, credibility, commitment to Habitat’s mission
 Ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds
 High school graduate, or equivalent, with at least three years construction experience, including
framing
 Effective written and oral communication skills
 Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
 Attention to detail
 Self-starter with ability to work independently
 Ability to train and lead staff and volunteers
 Physical ability to perform and complete all work
 Substance screening, criminal background check, driving record history, and reference check will be
conducted on prospective employee prior to extension of a job offer
Reports to: Construction Director
Time Requirements: Full-time. Candidates must be available to work on week-ends. Work week is normally
Tuesday through Saturday.
Permits and Licenses: Valid driver’s license
Status: Exempt
Key Responsibilities:
 Manage build process for assigned projects, ensuring houses are built to code, deadlines and budgets are
met, proper safety policies are practiced and enforced and all inspections passed
 Productively and proactively involve our partner families in the build process
 Supervise procurement and on-site management of materials
 Ensure site preparation is ready for each phase of the build
 Manage and ensure that the support services are provided at each site
 Train, mentor and supervise the work of both the professional and volunteer persons on each Lexington
Habitat construction site
 Develop and nurture specialized, skilled, volunteer work leaders for regular assistance in building
Lexington Habitat homes
 Keep the warehouse neat, orderly and secure. Track the inventory stored and utilized from this location
 Keep assigned vehicle, trailer and tools in working order, orderly and secure. Inspect vehicles daily and
maintain a regular preventative maintenance schedule
 Stay abreast of Best Practices in the building industry, safety, Energy Star requirements and construction
techniques. Recommend changes in the build process to maximize efficiency and energy savings
 Follow-up on all warranted items in a timely manner in the first year after construction, should repairs
be needed and/or requested.
 Assist with other construction projects
 Assist other Habitat departments as assigned by the Construction Director
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In accordance with the American Disabilities Act:
This position requires the physical ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. The position requires clarity of
vision at 20 feet or more, with or without corrective lenses, and color determination vision. The position requires the ability
to climb ladders or scaffolding up to 16 feet high regularly, 24 feet occasionally, grasp, reach, stoop, speak, listen and
distinguish differences in odors. Employee must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull objects up to 75 lbs. Up to 80% of the
work may be outdoors in non-temperature-controlled conditions. The remainder of the work will be in the Lexington Habitat
for Humanity office and warehouse which are smoke-free and temperature-controlled.
The Lexington Habitat for Humanity Equal Opportunity Employment Policy prohibits discrimination because of race, religion,
sex, age, ethnic background, color, national or local origin, creed, ancestry, status with regard to public assistance, martial or
family status, disability, military service, sexual orientation or other characteristics protected by law.
Lexington Habitat for Humanity’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. This is accomplished by seeking to put God’s love into
action by bringing together people to build homes, communities and hope.
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