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Assistant Construction Superintendent

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Washington, DC, USA
Full-time

The Assistant Construction Superintendent will report to the Production Manager and Construction Superintendent and is not only responsible for managing subcontractors and volunteers on construction sites, but also monitoring and ensuring a safe work environment, stocking materials at job sites, communicating instructions to subcontractors and delivery personnel, and working with staff members on affiliate-related matters. Workdays are Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Lead, train, and motivate volunteers on job sites to complete residential construction tasks.
  • Manage most stages of home construction and logistics to keep volunteers and subcontractors on schedule with adherence to pre-determined quality standards.
  • Prepare job sites for volunteers with the proper tools, materials, and safety equipment.
  • Assign work to and supervise volunteer crew leaders on the worksite.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the “volunteer experience” and take steps to support this experience wherever possible.
  • Deliver material and construction trailers to job sites in preparation for work days.
  • Work with supervisor in scheduling building inspections, subcontractors, and material deliveries to ensure timely and accurate project completion.
  • Submit receipts to supervisor for financial tracking and payment of invoices.
  • Support the affiliate in other duties as assigned.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Strong desire to motivate and teach people with a variety of personalities, ages and backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of residential construction, job site safety, building codes, tools, and trailer operation.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
  • Ability to drive a company vehicle including pick-up trucks.
  • Meet physical demands of job including strenuous activity requiring the ability to sit, walk, carry, push, pull, lift 50 pounds, and climb and bend.
  • At least 3 years of construction experience.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary commensurate with experience; Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. offers a competitive benefits package, including paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, retirement savings and more.

Job Function: 

Organization Info

Habitat for Humanity International

Overview
Headquarters: 
Americus, GA, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1987
About Us
Mission: 

Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We build and repair houses all over the world using volunteer labor and donations. Our partner families purchase these houses through no-profit, no-interest mortgage loans or innovative financing methods. As a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry that builds with people in need regardless of race or religion, we welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 8 2018
Active Until: 
Nov 8 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Habitat for Humanity International
industry: 
Nonprofit