CONSTRUCTION SITE COORDINATOR

Position Purpose

A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that helps communities recover after disasters and gets children back in school. The position is full-time and is responsible for managing the project workflow and ensuring the quality and safety of all work carried out.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to  Project Manager

Roles reporting to position  Site Supervisor, Site Supervisor Trainees

Approximate number of reports  2-4

Essential Functions

Responsible for managing the construction site(s), ensuring efficiency, quality control and dividing the tasks among local workers and volunteers as necessary

Liaises with the Volunteer Relations Coordinator and Logistics Coordinator to manage workflow and ensure there are sufficient people to meet the demands of the work

Liaises with the Logistics Coordinator to manage workflow and ensure there are sufficient resources (materials, tools, equipment, subcontractors) to meet demands of the work

In communication with the Project Manager, develops an agreed set of safety and quality standards and design site protocols, in accordance with All Hands And Hearts Safety Management System, to ensure these standards are maintained

Provides on-site technical support and guidance to Site Supervisor (SS) and Site Supervisor Trainees (SST)

Supports Project Manager in implementing the construction training program and mentoring Site Supervisor(s) and Site Supervisor(s) through their training

Provides on-site technical support to SS, SST, Team Leaders, and volunteers

Develop a training program to build capacity in Team Leaders

Develops weekly updated forecasts of project schedule based on progress, targets, and deliverables

Maintains accurate tracking systems of work completed, current progress and the site deliveries

Supports the Project Manager in delivering weekly and monthly project reports to the Program Director

Perform other duties as required

Position Requirements

Education  High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical training in building trades or related fields. Architect, civil engineering or structural engineering degree preferred.

Related Experience  Previous All Hands and Hearts experience preferred.  2+ years professional construction experience. Experience managing logistics and/or in a developing country is preferred.

Special Competencies/Certifications  Formal safety training, including certifications related to construction sites, first aid certifications, IOSH/OSHA certifications are preferred. Familiarity with international humanitarian standards including Sphere and HAP preferred. Good written and oral communication skills and confidence working with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets and Microsoft Office. The applicant needs to be well organized and have a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks and prioritizing them appropriately. Strong leadership skills with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems. The individual is able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment. 

Working Conditions and Physical Demands 

Constantly works in outdoor adverse weather conditions

Frequently moves items weighing up to 40 lbs on work site or on base

Frequently operates construction equipment (table saws, impact drivers, drills, and more)

Frequently operates computer

Frequently ascends/descends ladders and scaffolding

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 

Frequent travel

Living in communal environment

High stress situations

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation
Typical starting salary is $1,200-$1,550 USD / month, and up to $1,900 for highly qualified candidates who have previous experience in this role.

Room & board 

Monthly R&R breaks with allowance

Coverage for emergency medical injury or illness

Visa extension reimbursement

Travel to and from program location

Diversity is the acknowledgment, promotion and celebration of our differences and similarities. All racial identities, ethnicities, sexes, nationalities, gender identities and expressions, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientations, ages, spiritualities, points of view and socioeconomic statuses can fit in with us. We support individuals from around the world and serve communities affected by disasters with purpose. Response, recovery, resilience and renewal are why we exist. Respect for the value of diversity, inclusion and social justice drives us forward every day. Everyone is welcome. 

All Hands and Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.