The Construction Supervisor leads the core activity of the Central Berkshire County, Massachusetts Habitat mission by ensuring that all on-site construction occurs safely, on time, within budget, and at the highest standard of excellence. The individual ensures that construction teams have the required materials, supplies, training, and direction to complete projects within all building and environmental standards. The Supervisor communicates with the Construction Manager, on-site leaders and teams, and other support groups to convey progress and needs and to coordinate all construction activity.
Founded in 1992, Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that builds strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. As of fall 2015, we have built and rehabilitated 29 homes for 37 families in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Berkshire Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Work with Construction Manager develop build plans that meet code, meet homeowner needs, fit within budgeted resources, and meet environmental standards
- Collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator to ensure that projects are staffed with the proper level of volunteer resources with required capabilities
- Work with appropriate third-party experts to ensure that plans and construction meet required codes and standards
- Solicit and procure building materials through vendor bidding process and through donations
- Organize timely ordering and delivery of materials and supplies and effective management of inventory
- Schedule and monitor subcontractor and inspector activities to ensure timely and accurate project completion
- Train and supervise all on-site construction volunteers, Vista/AmeriCorps members, and other workers with strong emphasis on safety
- Provide hands-on building support and expertise
- Sufficient knowledge of residential construction to oversee all aspects of building projects
- Construction Supervisor License preferred.
- Ability to apply construction knowledge to scheduling, coordinating, and participating in general construction work activities
- Basic mathematical aptitude to calculate building, area, and volume measurements, quantities, etc.
- Experience supervising and motivating individuals, volunteer teams, and other site leaders
- Effective interpersonal communication skills, including written and verbal capabilities and practice of keeping all stakeholders informed
- Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds
- Ability to plan, schedule, prioritize, coordinate, delegate, and manage multiple work activities
- Ability to read and interpret standard residential construction blueprints and specifications
- Flexibility regarding work assignments and work hours