Construction Superintendent 1

Habitat For Humanity International

The Role

Overview

Lead all site construction phases, supervise teams, ensure safety, quality, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • schedule management
  • site safety
  • construction lead
  • trade supervision
  • quality inspection
  • project coordination

Tasks

-Participate in established review process for plans, scopes of work, and contracts. -Keep project schedule updated per established requirements: weekly during site development phase, daily during the vertical construction phase. Work with the project team and site staff to identify and address any potential delays. -In partnership with Assistant Superintendent(s), create a positive, safe, and productive experience for volunteers. -Collaborate with the project management team to identify and deliver any required training to ensure the site team members’ success -Lead regular site safety meetings according to established procedures and requirements. -Activities may include frequently lifting, moving, and/or loading items over 50 pounds with mechanical or co-worker assistance. -Lead regular pre-construction meetings according to established procedures and requirements. -Work with site team members to create a positive, safe, and productive experience for volunteers. -Learn and comply with all Habitat and OSHA safety standards and procedures to ensure a safe worksite. -Review completed work and associated invoices to determine if invoices are ready for payment. -While in the job site trailer, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. -Gain and maintain a thorough understanding of all project requirements, plans, and specifications. -Supervise Habitat team members assigned to the site. -Coordinate all activities closely with the project management team, including the Project Manager, Project Engineers, and Deputy Director of Construction. -Lead all site construction activities for assigned site(s) to take a Habitat development from breaking ground, through site development and vertical construction, to certificates of occupancy and homebuyer move-in. -Conduct quality inspections on all work according to established procedures and requirements. -Participate in project, departmental, and organizational meetings. -Schedule and supervise all trades working on site. -Determine the scopes of work to be completed by volunteers. -In partnership with Assistant Superintendent(s), create a positive learning environment for homeowners when they are on site -Communicate and coordinate with the Homeownership Team within Habitat to provide updates on project schedule to allow for timely home sales

Requirements

  • 5+ yrs
  • construction degree
  • orsc
  • project management
  • blueprint reading
  • journey-level

What You Bring

-Excellent math skills pertaining to daily work -Occasionally, you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites. -Bilingual in Spanish -Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered. To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, you’ll also bring : -Experience working with volunteers -5+ years of field management experience in Residential or Commercial Construction of increasing scope and responsibility -Certification or Degree in any of the following: Building Construction Technology; Construction Management; Construction Project Management -Working knowledge of the current Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC) -Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. The selected candidate will be required to submit their driver’s license for a motor vehicle record check. -Familiarity and direct experience with project management and scheduling -Proven ability to take a project from plans to a completed structure, including reading blueprints, preparing material take-offs, and extensive knowledge of all phases of residential, multifamily construction -Experience in architectural design; or drafting other technical drawings/specifications related to residential construction (mechanical, electrical, or plumbing, structural, civil) -Strategic thinking with the ability to adapt to changes -This position is very active and requires climbing ladders as well as considerable standing, bending, reaching, and kneeling in awkward and tiring positions during varying weather conditions. -Ability to assess the capabilities of others and teach basic construction techniques to homeowners and volunteers with various levels of skills and experience. -Excellent oral communication skills; effective with diverse audiences -Licensed Journey-level worker in any of the following trades: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical

Benefits

-The full range for this position is $60,497.00 to 87,721.00. -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -100% employer-paid premium for dental insurance for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents -Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) -Disability insurance -100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) -100% employer-paid premium for health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents -3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan -Life insurance -40-hour work week, generally Monday - Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm -We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: -Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off

The Company

About Habitat For Humanity International

-Grew into a global nonprofit operating in over 70 countries, funded by individuals, philanthropies, corporations, and governments. -Uses volunteer labor and 'sweat equity' to build and repair simple, decent, affordable homes without profit. -Hosts signature events like the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, building thousands of homes in blitzes. -Runs Global Village volunteer programs sending participants to build and learn across five continents. -Specializes in residential and community infrastructure and improving water resources in low-income areas.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Housing

Construction

Disaster Response

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

Microfinance

Land Tenure Security

Affordable Housing

Community Development

Disaster Relief

Interview Process

-candidates reviewed by hiring manager and team -screening phone call or virtual meeting for selected candidates -in‑person final interview with hiring team -possible second round of in‑person interviews for finalists

Security Clearance

-motor vehicle record check required for valid driver’s license