Construction Coordinator I

Basic Function

The Construction Coordinator I serves at Buckner Children and Family Services to coordinate and take leadership of designated construction related projects, specifically related to the Buckner Healthy Housing program and the Department of Missions engagement opportunities.

The Coordinator ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high-level of quality and customer satisfaction.

Construction Coordinator I assists in the coordination of logistics by the Humanitarian Aid Distribution Center related to purchasing, receiving, warehousing, packing, and shipping.

Primary Responsibilities


* Coordinate and oversees the construction of homes in the Buckner Healthy Housing program from the conceptual development stage through final construction on a timely and economical basis.

Includes coordination of the supply of materials, equipment, and tools required for project completion.


* Ensure construction projects are in alignment with applicable building codes and/or permitting as local laws require.


* Oversee any contracted labor as required for construction projects.

Ensure quality workmanship.


* Assist in construction management strategies that will result in effective and efficient execution of projects.

Tasks include:



* Applying project management techniques to the planning, design and construction of a project in order to control the cost and time to completion of the project.


* Implementation of quality control procedures.


* Implement systematic procedures to proactively inform supervisor and crew leaders of potential issues, concerns and delays regarding vendor transactions and deliveries that impact the project schedule.



* Inspect and monitor physical condition of facilities and furnishings, tool trailers and tools.


* Assist in the coordination of mission experiences.

Tasks include, but are not limited to:
+ Serve as liaison between volunteer teams and program staff to align mission experience purpose with Buckner strategy and goals.
+ Conduct mission experience orientations;
+ Equip volunteer teams and leaders with construction project details and knowledge in order to meet intended project goals.



* Support the planning, tracking and reporting of essential metrics to ensure the success of Buckner Missions goals and objectives.

This includes
+ Monitoring Asana (project management software) to ensure accomplishment of deliverables.
+ Communication with supervisor and operations staff as appropriate to ensure mission groups' objectives are aligned with Buckner program goals.
+ Ensure best practice systems and procedures for the recording and handling of procurement, delivery, receipt, inspection, storage, and distribution of all donations, ensuring compliance to organizational and government requirements.


* Ensure best practice systems and procedures for the coordination of pick-up, loading, unloa...