Get paid to make a difference in peoples’ lives. Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. (DC Habitat) is seeking a high-energy individual to join our team as a Construction Supervisor and/or an Assistant Construction Supervisor. In addition to typical Construction Supervisor duties for new home construction, this position works directly with DC Habitat volunteers on residential construction job sites assisting them with construction related tasks. Qualified candidates will have a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, a willingness to teach and train, effective organization and time-management skills, and an affinity for working with diverse groups of people.
The Construction Supervisor 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Must have at least 3 years of construction experience.
DC Habitat employees receive competitive salaries, generous vacation time, 401K matching, and health care benefits.