Assistant Construction Superintendent 2

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Habitat For Humanity International
Global nonprofit builds and repairs homes with communities to provide affordable, decent housing.
Lead volunteers and oversee construction tasks for Habitat homes.
12 days ago ago
$26 - $38
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Onsite
Company Size
4,421 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Housing
Construction
Disaster Response
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Microfinance
Land Tenure Security
Affordable Housing
Role
What you would be doing
volunteer training
construction work
safety management
site supervision
qc inspections
procore updates
  • Assist in the training of Crew Leads and volunteers
  • Repair/redo any construction task performed below acceptable standards by volunteers
  • Respond to homeowner warranty complaints and perform repairs
  • Ensure appropriate safety practices at all times
  • Assist in the supervision of job sites on each designated workday and work to ensure construction is accomplished in accordance with approved permits and plans; assist in ensuring that proper plan details and codes are followed
  • Assist in identifying volunteer jobs/needs not currently filled and satisfy needs with appropriate volunteers
  • Assist in training volunteers and partner homeowners about construction tasks and appropriate safety measures
  • Assist in ensuring that Site safety inspections, Daily Log, Observations, Incidents, Quality and Safety Inspections are updated daily in Procore
  • Lead and teach crews of volunteers in building homes
  • Assist in the supervision of all site preparation and layout
  • Perform all hands-on construction tasks as directed
  • Conduct regular quality control inspections
  • Teach needed skills to new volunteers
  • Ensure that communication to volunteers and partner homeowners is respectful, accurate, and timely
What you bring
construction
carpentry
digital tools
spanish
leadership
driver's license
  • Accustomed to working with digital tools that streamline efficiency or have the willingness to learn and implement this new skillset
  • Understand elements that contribute to successful volunteers and help ensure that volunteers have a consistently positive, encouraging environment, motivating them to return
  • Bi-lingual in Spanish
  • Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.
  • Any qualifying combination of education, certification, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, you’ll also:
  • Excellent oral communication skills; effective with diverse audiences
  • Excel at multi-tasking various projects and deadlines; attention to detail a must
  • 2+ years experience in the construction/contracting business, especially as a carpenter or framer
  • Ability to effectively work with, manage, and lead volunteers
  • Valid drivers’ license and reliable transportation
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
  • application reviewed by hiring manager and team
  • screening phone call or virtual meeting
  • in‑person interview with hiring team (final round)
  • potential second in‑person interview for finalists
Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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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.
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