Oversee and instruct up to 10 skilled or unskilled volunteers daily on AAHH projects in construction procedures, quality, and safety.
Assure that all work on AAHH new home construction is in accordance with approved drawings, current building codes, and AAHH building practices.
Supervise the construction of up to 3 homes from foundation to closing.
Assure that proper and sufficient materials and equipment are available to volunteers for each day’s work.
Stand or walk for the majority of a workday, including working on uneven surfaces
Participate in required department or affiliate-wide meetings, events, professional development, training, and process improvement.
Complete final walk-through checklist and closing punch list for assigned houses.
See and judge distances and space relationships
Responsible for a clean and orderly jobsite appearance.
Assure that all work performed on Habitat construction site(s) is done in accordance with the AAHH Safety Policy.
Supervise, motivate, and give recognition to volunteer work crews.
Apply extensive physical mobility, including reaching, lifting, holding, pushing and pulling, carrying, bending, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling, kneeling, arm and leg extension
Reporting to the New Home Construction Field Manager, the Construction Supervisor will oversee the construction of Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) houses.
Assist in the proper control, maintenance, storage, and security of all materials, tools, and equipment on the construction site.
Requirements
competent person
first aid
construction experience
driver's license
power tools
blueprints
Regularly lift 10 - 35 pounds: Occasionally 75 pounds or more
Possess sufficient knowledge of residential construction to determine needed materials, and schedule, coordinate and participate in construction activities including a working knowledge of residential building codes
Able to use hand and power tools needed to complete residential construction tasks and instruct others on their effective and safe use
Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, coordinate, delegate and manage multiple activities
Able to give specific oral and written instruction and direction to individuals and groups
Able to analyze circumstances, make routine decisions, problem solve, and give direction regarding problem resolution
Able to lead, manage, supervise and motivate individuals and teams of volunteers
Certified in first aid and CPR (or able to be certified within three months of hiring).
HFHI Competent Person Certification (or able to be certified within 12 months of hiring)
Independently operate motor vehicles
Effective interpersonal skills with a variety of people, personalities and backgrounds
Able to read and interpret standard residential construction blueprints and specifications
Two or more years’ experience in residential construction or one-year full-time staff or stipend volunteer experience with Habitat for Humanity’s construction programs.
Possess basic mathematical aptitude to calculate building measurements, quantities, etc.
High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Previous experience teaching or supervising volunteers or students preferred.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
1976
Founded
The company was established in 1976, marking the beginning of its mission.
70+ countries
Global Reach
Operates internationally, making a difference across many regions.
4,400 homes
Homes Built
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter personally contributed to building these homes.
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.
Culture + Values
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
We are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact.
We build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust.
Environment + Sustainability
5 years
Sustainability Partnership
Collaboration with UN-Habitat focusing on sustainable development and climate change solutions.
Committed to sustainable development, integrating environmental resilience into global and local housing programs.
Promoting green building materials that reduce CO₂ emissions, energy use, waste, and water consumption.
Setting a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target with a publicly disclosed date.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% Global Workforce
Women Representation
Women make up approximately 50% of the company's global workforce.
48% Leadership Roles
Women in Leadership
Women hold approximately 48% of leadership roles within the organization.
2027 Target
Gender Parity Goal
The company aims to increase the representation of under-represented genders in senior roles by 2027.
Committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce—recruitment efforts include diverse candidate outreach, interview panels and unconscious bias education.
Equal opportunity employer; safe, visible, respected, supported and valued workforce with background screening, ethical safeguarding and whistleblowing policies.