Reporting directly to the Director of Construction, the Home Preservation Site Supervisor (HPSS) manages all aspects related to the Home Preservation Program including (but not limited to) people, functions, and teams responsible for completing production and program requirements involving all owner-occupied home repairs.
This is a Full Time Exempt position, including evening and weekend work (Saturdays and occasionally Sundays). The HPSS will likely spend on average at least five days per week, Tuesday – Saturday (minimum 40 hour work week with 8 hours days) on site. Workweek duration can be extended temporarily due to projects.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Work with Director of Construction, determine scope of work and materials needed to implement and successfully complete approximately 50+ Home Preservation projects per year.
- Maintain the quality of the Habitat Wake volunteer experience by providing orientation, leading volunteers when necessary and providing training and demos on the Home Preservation site to ensure that all work is completed to HFHWC standards.
- Monitor Home Preservation sites for safety compliance and ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed. Site Supervisor will model safety procedures on site.
- Maintain ongoing tracking and filing systems for documenting all pertinent information related to Home Preservation projects including site paperwork, assessments and volunteer sign-in sheets.
- Drive to and from sites with the HFH van to drop off and pick up supplies as needed and ensure compliance with all HFH rules and Wake County laws. Help set up sites at the beginning of the site and break down sites at the end of the day.
- Collect program evaluations from sites to ensure quality throughout the program
- Work focuses on existing home repairs, remodels, and weatherization.
Educational Background:
High school graduate or GED; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
Skills/Experience:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Effective management of people, time, and resources, preferably within large groups, and across a number of job sites simultaneously.
- Multi-tasking of coordination, scheduling, supervision, and teaching.
- Construction related experience, involving all aspects (e.g. carpentry, foundations, siding, roofing, skilled trades, finishing, painting etc.)
- Knowledge and understanding of current historical district requirements, North Carolina Building Code, and all other relevant Wake County municipalities’ codes, with ability to interpret and explain to novices.
- Leadership in supervisory role, and willingness to take initiative.
- Strong decision making abilities to accomplish tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Critical thinking and troubleshooting. Working in an ever-changing environment where there is a need to encounter problems head-on and to resolve them with creative solutions.
- Coordination of sub-contractors & vendors.
- Ability to manage multiple jobs at once.
- Adherence to Habitat Wake budgeting, job-costing, and coding of invoices.
- Communication: in-house (with other Habitat Wake staff in meetings, e-mail updates, etc.), out-of-house (e-mail updates, faxes, phone, in person, etc.). Includes excellent oral, written, and illustrative skills.
- Awareness of social/community issues (poverty, affordable housing, urban redevelopment).
- Diversity training/experience. Working in an environment with people of varying ethnicities, religions, socio-economic backgrounds.
- Safety/First-Aid training for emergencies on-site.
- Ability to create, sustain, and grow relationships with Habitat homeowners to instill the skills, knowledge, and pride required for successful homeownership, dynamic neighborhoods, and an enduring commitment to Habitat.
- Demonstrated skill in professionally representing oneself at all times.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Two or more years of relevant experience in the residential construction industry directly related to house construction.
- Interest in community development/community service.
- Experience in leading and supervising unskilled volunteers is a must.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 17 2017
Active Until:
Jan 16 2018
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit