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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. 

At HACSB, we empower residents to thrive through forward-thinking housing programs and supportive services. At the same time, we invest in our employees by offering meaningful work, professional growth opportunities and a shared sense of purpose.  We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful work environment where every team member plays a critical role in advancing our mission: providing safe, quality and affordable housing to those with limited incomes. Our dynamic leadership team leads a talented and dedicated team of professionals guided by our core values, the “5 C’s”: Competence, Cooperation, Commitment, Communication and Compassion.

Join our Property and Development team and play a key role in delivering and preserving quality affordable housing for the Santa Barbara community! Under general direction, Building and Facilities Construction Coordinator oversees construction, rehabilitation, renovation, and maintenance projects of considerable scope for Housing Authority owned properties. This role collaborates closely with departments, contractors, agencies, and residents and provides leadership and technical guidance to staff and third-party partners. The position performs highly responsible and complex technical work requiring strong decision-making, accountability, project coordination skills and a commitment to community-focused development. 

BUILDING & FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COORDINATOR POSITION

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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. 

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL POSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS: 

· Minimum five years progressively responsible experience coordinating construction projects, including a minimum of two years in a lead or supervisory role and preferably a general contractor’s license;

· Strong knowledge of skilled trades work, along with the materials, methods, and techniques used in the rehabilitation, repair and construction of residential facilities and ability to perform complex maintenance and repair work; 

· Familiarity with operations, services and activities of a facilities maintenance program; 

· Familiarity with basic architectural and engineering principles, including the ability to interpret plans, building codes, safety regulations and government regulations;

· Principles 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 is desirable;

· Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach and lift and carry objects weighing up to 60lbs; and

· Proof of legal right to drive in CA and DMV driving record in good standing that meets HACSB’s insurability requirements is required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Total compensation package includes competitive 5 step salary range $46.52-$56.54 per hour and bilingual premium pay (if applicable). HACSB offers eligible employees a generous and well-rounded benefit package including:

· 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 and 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 with offices closed alternate Fridays. Performs duties in-person in an office, residential and construction field environments.

SELECTION PROCESS

If you possess the desired qualifications and are looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference and where you can grow, collaborate, and contribute to something meaningful, we encourage you to apply. For primary consideration, applications must be received no later than Thursday, Jun 4, 2026; thereafter position open until filled. The selection process will include an interview and may include other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance. 

If HACSB determines an applicant is suitable for the position based on a job-related evaluation of skills and experience, prior to final selection and subsequent employment, applicant will be subject to a DMV and criminal background check, appropriate to the job functions and business necessity. Criminal convictions will not automatically disqualify a candidate for employment. The nature of the crime, time since offense, surrounding circumstances, and relevance of the offense to the position applied for will be considered. HACSB appointments are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer medical exam.

The Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADA, HACSB provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations may contact Human Resources at (805) 965-1071 or (805) 965-2521 TDD to make accommodation requests.