Lead Safe Homes Construction Coordinator
RIHousing – Lead Safe Homes Construction Coordinator
Salary - $82,744.00 - $115,841.00
Salary - $82,744.00 - $115,841.00
What we are all about:
We are seeking a dynamic professional to serve as the Lead Safe Homes Construction Coordinator within our Lead Department. RIHousing administers the LeadSafe Homes Program (LSHP), which supports the identification and remediation of lead hazards and other housing deficiencies in residential properties using federal, state, and RIHousing funding sources.
This position is responsible for ensuring that all construction activities under the LeadSafe Homes Program are effectively coordinated and executed to remediate lead hazards and address other housing deficiencies. The role consists of equal parts administrative work and fieldwork.
This is a hybrid position based in Providence, Rhode Island, where you will be an integral part of our Executive/Lead team. The role is designed for in-person collaboration and active engagement within our office environment.
The position reports to the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer.
What you’ll do daily:
- Oversee and coordinate all construction activities to ensure that lead hazards, healthy homes deficiencies, energy-efficiency improvements, and home repair work are scheduled and completed efficiently and within required timeframes. This includes managing scheduling, sequencing of work, and integration of scopes.
- Ensure all required pre-construction documentation is collected and uploaded prior to work beginning, including contractor insurance binders, workers’ compensation policies, building permits, rehabilitation contracts, work plans, and related materials.
- Conduct inspections and approve completed construction work.
- Ensure all post-construction documentation is collected and uploaded, including evidence of closed building permits, Conditional Lead-Safe Certificates, partial clearances, lien waivers, and other required documents.
- Manage contractor recruitment, outreach, training, and licensing compliance.
- Maintain responsibility for Section 3 tracking and reporting, as well as other required state and federal reporting.
- Facilitate relationships and coordination with external partners.
- Serve as a construction specialist on projects when workload exceeds existing capacity.
As the Lead Safe Homes Program Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring Rhode Island families live in safe, healthy homes. You will guide the successful delivery of the LeadSafe Homes Program by fostering strong partnerships with contractors, community organizations, and state agencies. Your leadership will help streamline program operations, strengthen compliance with federal, state, and municipal requirements, and support the effective remediation of lead hazards across the state.
You will serve as a key liaison to the Department of Health and other partners, ensuring coordinated responses to urgent needs such as Super Cleans and specialized assessments.
What success looks like in this position:
- 3 – 5 years’ contractor/construction experience.
- Strong problem-solving, mediation, and negotiation skills.
- Significant project management experience.
- Ability to balance the big picture and attention to detail required when administering a customer-facing, highly regulated program.
- Proven ability to work with and build partnerships with non-profit groups and state agencies.
- Strong computer skills.
- Knowledge of construction processes and procedures, including residential construction, is preferred.
- Familiarity with the dangers of lead hazards and remediation efforts preferred, but not required.
- Use of a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance are required.
Why RIHousing:
- Mission-Driven Organization
- Mentorship Program
- Lunch and Learn series
- Employee Recognition programs
- Dedicated Workforce
- Parking Stipend
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Options
- Flexible Work Hours- If Position Eligible, Future Hybrid Work May Be Available
- Education Reimbursement
- Onsite Fitness Classes
- Volunteer Days
- Winner of “Best Places to Work” 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 – 2025
- Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Worksite Health Award 2013 – 2025
- PBN's Healthiest Employers of RI 2025
RIHousing works to ensure that all people who live in Rhode Island can afford a healthy, attractive home that meets their needs. RIHousing provides loans, grants, education, and assistance to help Rhode Islanders find, rent, buy, build, and keep a good home. Created by the General Assembly in 1973, RIHousing is a self-sustaining corporation and receives no state funding for operations.
