Building And Facilities Construction Coordinator

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara (HACSB) is an award‑winning, mission‑driven public agency and a recognized leader in the affordable housing industry. Known for our attractive, well‑maintained communities, we have developed and secured over 4,300 units of affordable rental homes throughout Santa Barbara. But our work goes far beyond building housing, we are committed to delivering innovative, long‑term solutions that address our community’s housing challenges.

Under general direction, the Building and Facilities Construction Coordinator oversees construction, rehabilitation, renovation, and maintenance projects of considerable scope for Housing Authority‑owned properties.

• Oversees and coordinates construction, rehabilitation, renovation, maintenance, vacancy turnover, and capital improvement projects for Housing Authority‑owned properties.
• Plans, schedules, and monitors project activities to ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, on time, and in compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and project specifications.
• Coordinates and provides technical guidance to contractors, consultants, vendors and staff throughout all phases of project delivery, including inspections, troubleshooting, and resolving project issues.
• Assists with project planning and administration, including preparing cost estimates, developing budgets, procuring materials and equipment, securing permits, and supporting bid and contract processes.
• Reviews project plans, specifications, schedules, work orders, and change requests to monitor progress, quality of work, and overall project performance.
• Evaluates building systems and property conditions to identify maintenance, repair, and renovation needs, including structural, plumbing, electrical, and interior improvements.
• Supports departmental goals and initiatives through collaboration with residents, contractors, architects, agencies, and internal departments to help maintain safe, functional, and quality affordable housing communities.
• Responds to resident and public inquiries, maintains project records and reports, and promotes positive working relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum five years progressively responsible experience coordinating construction projects, including at least two years in a lead or supervisory role; general contractor license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of skilled trades work, including materials, methods, and techniques used in rehabilitation, repair, and construction of residential facilities; ability to perform complex maintenance and repair work.
• Familiarity with operations, services, and activities of a facilities‑maintenance program.
• Basic architectural and engineering principles, including the ability to interpret plans, building codes, safety regulations and government regulations.
• Knowledge of public‑agency procurement rules, practices, and procedures and contract administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective team leadership, project management and computer skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent rapport with colleagues, clients, landlords and agency contacts.
• Bilingual Spanish‑speaking ability desired.
• Physical ability to bend, kneel, reach, lift, and carry up to 60 lbs.
• Proof of legal right to drive in CA and a good DMV driving record for insurability.

Competitive five‑step salary range $46.52–$56.54 per hour, with bilingual premium pay (if applicable). Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefit package:

• Cafeteria Benefit Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Group Health Plan
• Vacation
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Sick Leave and Catastrophic Leave
• Long‑Term Disability
• Training and Development
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Alternative Transportation Incentives
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(a) Employees’ Money Purchase Pension Plan
• Recognition and Incentive Programs

Full‑time 9/80 schedule, offices closed alternate Fridays; duties performed in office, residential and construction field environments.