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Construction Superintendent

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Washington, DC, USA
Full-time

The Construction Superintendent will report to the Production Manager 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