Habitat for Humanity Construction Manager

Also called: Nonprofit Construction Supervisor

Leads volunteer crews building and repairing homes for families in need.

A day in the life

Arrives at a build site at 7 a.m., gives a safety talk to 20 volunteers who have never held a nail gun, and teaches them to frame a wall. The future homeowner works alongside them.

Pay over a career

Starting
$45k
Typical
$62k
High
$88k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Certificate, about 4 years after high school. Construction experience; supervisory skills; OSHA certifications.

Ways in: On-the-job training, Apprenticeship, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Majors to look at: Construction Management.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average (about 9% over 10 years). Construction managers overall.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI can plan builds, but teaching volunteers to frame walls safely on a real site stays hands-on.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Construction trades CTE, Geometry, Physics.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9021.

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