Construction and Volunteer Manager

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota
Sarasota, FL

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.


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