The CS works in partnership with all of Habitat’s key stakeholders. They must be comfortable being a face of Habitat in the community representing the identity of the affiliate.
Areas of Responsibility:
Construction
- Ability to personally DO construction: framing, decking, roofing, concrete, siding, sheetrock, door and window installation, trim, cabinet installation, painting, etc.
- Responsible for all aspects of both on-site and off-site construction management including but not limited to: permits, planning, scheduling, supplier & product selection, subcontractor solicitation/selection, contract and change order management, infrastructure preparation, site prep, erosion control, inspections required throughout the build process and for certificate of occupancy.
- Coordination of staff resources on a daily basis.
- Sets project budget in partnership with the ED; reviews, approves, tracks and reports all construction-related invoices and costs.
- Meets quality standards.
- Coordinates project start and completion dates and ensures on-time, on budget, project completions.
- Responsible for erosion control and required state storm water management.
- Aware of City Building and Development codes ensuring compliance.
Program Support
- Models and leads volunteers, staff, and AmeriCorps in construction tasks.
- Works with the Volunteer Coordinator to schedule, host and ensure positive experiences for groups and individuals volunteering on the job sites;
- Maintains the job site: keeping site clean, having necessary tools and materials available to complete tasks; keeps tool storage and warehouse areas supplied, organized and secure.
- Solicits/management of trash and recycling removal, portable toilet services, and temporary storage containers.
- Ability to plan and acquire supplies for the week’s construction tasks, including driving between suppliers and construction sites.
- Promotes a safe, positive, productive environment for staff, volunteers, donors and partner families.
- Works with the ED to create and support residential construction program metrics.
Safety Management
- Competent Person Safety Trained certified (or able to be so within 6 months of hire).
- Implements the affiliate’s construction safety plan training employees and construction volunteers on safe practices and standards consistent with OSHA regulations and HFHI policies.
Interpersonal/Leadership Skills
- Enhances the affiliate’s culture by reinforcing core values. Promotes collaboration and positive working relationships between staff, suppliers, contractors, partner families and volunteers.
- Monitors self-performance on a regular basis and creates and reviews annual performance and professional development metrics as agreed upon with the Executive Director.
- Ability to personally DO construction: framing, decking, roofing, concrete, siding, sheetrock, door and window installation, trim, cabinet installation, painting, etc.
Communication & Planning
- Timely communication with the ED and Volunteer Coordinator to monitor construction program activities and volunteer satisfaction, informing ED and VC in a timely, consistent manner of all construction-related planning, administrative, and programmatic activities.
- Communication with architects and engineers as needed to get clarification on design questions.
- Maintains professional, discrete communication; does not pass along information that may be considered confidential/private to either partner families, volunteers, donors, vendors or other staff.
Educational Background:
A 2 year degree or BA/BS in Construction or related field is preferable. Minimum High School diploma or equivalent required
Skills/Experience:
- MUST HAVE AT LEAST 3 YEARS Hands-On Residential House Building Construction experience, i.e. building houses from ground up.
- MUST be a skilled multi-tasker, have project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- MUST use technology efficiently, including MS Office, Project, Outlook, Word, and Excel. Advanced computer skills preferable. Ability to use smart devices.
- Ability to sequence work and develop build schedules.
- Skilled in communicating and teaching residential construction techniques to volunteers (who may/may not have construction related skills) in a clear, friendly & professional manner.
- A Self-starter-ability to work independently and as an effective and proactive team player. Demonstrates collaboration, networking and relationship-building skills.
- Exceptional communication skills with supervisors, staff, partner families and volunteers.
- Has a positive, optimistic outlook-fosters an upbeat work environment.
- Significant residential construction supervisory and hands-on experience is required w/ 3-7 years of direct on-site.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB:
- Ability to personally DO construction: framing, decking, roofing, concrete, siding, sheetrock, door and window installation, trim, cabinet installation, painting, etc.
- Works effectively in both office and construction site environments.
- Sit at a desk or to stand on ones feet for extended periods of time.
- Adequately traverse a residential construction job site maneuver typical site obstacles; climbing, jumping, lifting, carrying (minimum 35-50 lbs.) or other similar activities as required.
- Ability to evaluate completed construction tasks/stages for correctness to pass inspections.
- Ability to function well in interior and exterior working environments during a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold.
- Ability to drive construction vehicles.
Compensation/Benefits:
Exempt status salary ranges $45,000 - $50,000 + bonus structure. Currently, benefits are not provided. The affiliate is working to incorporate benefits into compensation packages by the end of 2019.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 16 2019
Active Until:
Sep 16 2019
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit