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Construction Coordinator/Site Supervisor, Dominican Republic
Department: International Office
Location: International
Classification: Contract
Hours: Full Time
Compensation Type: Support Raising/Minimal Stipend
Summary:
Our Dominican Republic location seeks a Construction Coordinator/Site Supervisor to oversee and help expand our school and ministry center for approximately 12 months. This is an in-country position.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise the local construction team and coordinate with sub-contractors
- Oversee materials and supplies, ensuring their use according to local and COTN standards
- Ensure safe and stable construction
- Report progress to COTN–Dominican Republic Country Director
- Create Project Start-Up/Set-Up (Book Set-Up, Project Buy-Out)
- Create and track submittals
- Complete Project Close-Out (Operation and Maintenance Manuals/Archive)
- Receive project bids, maintain construction bonds, and complete all related paperwork
Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience with housing or commercial construction projects, preferably in supervisory role
- Knowledge of masonry, framing, electrical, foundation, plumbing
- Good communication skills
- Architectural knowledge, particularly ability to read building plans (but not mandatory)
- Ability to work in flexible environment
- Patience
Contact Name: Erik Nield
Contact Email: eriknield@cotni.org
Contact Phone: 206-724-1180
Email cover letter and resume to the contact above, submit your application online or print out a downloadable application.



