The Construction Superintendent (CS) reports directly to the Director of Construction and is responsible for managing the construction and/or rehabilitation of safe, decent, affordable housing in accordance with applicable building codes. The CS will lead on-site construction staff, directing the activities of skilled and unskilled volunteers, and scheduling/overseeing the work of paid sub-contractors.
This is a Full Time Exempt position, including weekend work, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays. The CS will likely spend an average of at least five days per week, Tuesday – Saturday (minimum 40 hour work week with 8 hours days) on site. Workweek duration can be extended due to projects. Must have access to reliable transportation to perform job duties, valid driver’s license.
- Supervise and coordinate all aspects of construction on assigned houses (currently 70-75 annually for the department)
- Train and supervise all on-site volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and volunteer site supervisors in construction practices, safety, and adherence to Habitat’s guidelines and policies. This supervision is of large groups averaging 40-180 volunteers per week.
- Serve as an excellent ambassador of Habitat for Humanity of Wake County and its mission to volunteers and the local community. Ensuring a positive volunteer experience and increasing the retention rate of volunteers.
- Educate on homeownership duties, including: walk-throughs upon completion of construction, teaching of homeowner classes, and evaluating on-going homeowner/community needs.
- Construction knowledge and experience involving all aspects (carpentry, foundations, siding, roofing, skilled trades, finishing, painting, landscaping, etc.) of residential construction both rehabilitation and new construction.
- Effective management of people, time, and resources, within large groups
- Critical thinking and troubleshooting.
- Excellent oral, written, and illustrative communication skills.
- Awareness of social/community issues (e.g. poverty, affordable housing, community service, urban
- development etc.)
- 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
- Two or more years of experience in the residential construction industry directly related to house construction
- Experience in leading and supervising unskilled volunteers is a must.