Home Preservation Services - Project Coordinator

Habitat for Humanity - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Social Assistance

About the position

The HPS Project Coordinator plays a crucial role in the success of Habitat for Humanity Kansas City, directly contributing to the organization's mission of providing affordable housing solutions. This position involves frequent engagement with homeowners, ensuring that their needs are met through effective project management and communication. The Project Coordinator is responsible for scheduling and conducting home assessments for approved applicants, which is essential for understanding the specific needs of each homeowner. This role also includes preparing a detailed scope of work for each project, soliciting bids from contractors, and preparing budgets to ensure that projects are completed within financial constraints. In addition to project management, the Project Coordinator will track the progress of various Home Preservation Services (HPS) initiatives, such as Rock the Block, Women Build, and Veteran's Build. This requires a proactive approach to managing timelines and ensuring that all projects are completed to the satisfaction of the homeowners and the organization. The Project Coordinator will collaborate closely with contractors and site leaders to ensure that all work is completed safely and efficiently, while also managing the work order assignments and completion with the Home Preservation Services Repair Specialist. The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and a commitment to accountability. A good working knowledge of residential construction, remodeling, and home repairs is essential, as is the ability to build and maintain relationships with other affordable housing providers and contractors. This role is not only about managing projects but also about fostering a collaborative environment where homeowners feel supported and empowered throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct home assessments for approved applicants.
• Collaborate with homeowners to develop the repair scope that is most beneficial for their health and safety.
• Explain homeowner obligations and obtain all required agreement documents.
• Work with contractors to acquire repair estimates, overall project budget, and timeline.
• Schedule and manage contractors/site leaders to complete the projects.
• Schedule and manage work order assignment and completion with Home Preservation Services Repair Specialist.
• Finalize project status and completion reporting.
• Work with Development staff and neighborhood associations to select locations with volunteer-friendly projects.
• Develop scope of work for each house including project budget and timeline.
• Coordinate contractor or work order assignments for site prep before the event.
• Support coordination and operations on the day of the event.
• Finalize project status and completion reporting.

Requirements

• High School or Technical School Diploma required.
• At least 6 years of experience in private sector, residential construction, preferably in the Kansas City area.
• Experience with mixed income neighborhoods and urban residential communities is beneficial.
• Good working knowledge of residential construction, remodeling, and home repairs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional multitasking abilities and organizational skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with affordable housing providers and contractors.
• Familiarity with community engagement and volunteer coordination.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and contribution to processes and decisions.