The Home Preservation Construction Specialist will play an integral role in Habitat’s climate resiliency, repair, and accessibility programs serving low-income homeowners across Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. The specialist will work with the Repair Coordinators and Program Manager to ensure preservation projects best serve the needs of clients, meet grant-funding restrictions, and are completed on time and within budget. This position will conduct home visits, create work scopes, interface with sub-contractors, oversee skilled and unskilled volunteers on preservation projects as needed, and handle necessary government and quality control inspections.

Key Responsibilities:Perform detailed home inspections for potential preservation clientsCreate work scopes and budget estimates that best meet homeowner needs and funding availabilitySolicit and review subcontractor proposals and contractsIdentify and on-board additional subcontractors as neededOversee subcontractor work on projects ensuring contracts have been metEnsure monetary and material stewardshipConduct inspections and quality assurance checksAssist in recruitment of skilled volunteers to help on preservation projects completed in houseEngage with and ensure safety of volunteers on preservation projectsMaterial acquisitionMaintain repair tools and inventoryPerform necessary warranty work related to repairs completed by Habitat for HumanityAttend weekly department and project meetings
Qualifications:A minimum of three years of hands on construction experience in residential home repair and/or residential home inspectionsMust either have or be able to get an MHIC license within 3 months of employment startKnowledge of standard building codes and local government policies and procedures for inspectionsAbility to multitask with attention to detailAbility to oversee multiple construction projects of varying sizesGood verbal communications skills, including ability to communicate both sensitively and succinctly with clientsAbility to work a Monday through Friday schedule with occasional Saturdays and evenings as neededCompetency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookAbility to successfully work with volunteers and homeowners of diverse races, faiths, genders, skill levels, etc.Valid Driver’s License and ability to be insured by Habitat’s vehicle insurance policyMust be able to climb stairs and lift 30lbsBe willing to complete or have completed OSHA safety trainingFluency in Spanish or other languages a plus
Please email a resume/cv to:

Chyna Diaz, Home Preservation Program Manager
[email protected]



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