Construction Superintendent 1

Description

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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 :
• Excellent math skills pertaining to daily work
• 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.
• Certification or Degree in any of the following: Building Construction Technology; Construction Management; Construction Project Management
• Strategic thinking with the ability to adapt to changes
• Experience in architectural design; or drafting other technical drawings/specifications related to residential construction (mechanical, electrical, or plumbing, structural, civil)
• 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
• Excellent oral communication skills; effective with diverse audiences
• 5+ years of field management experience in Residential or Commercial Construction of increasing scope and responsibility
• Licensed Journey-level worker in any of the following trades: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical
• Familiarity and direct experience with project management and scheduling
• Occasionally, you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.
• Experience working with volunteers
• Bilingual in Spanish

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance