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Construction Supervisor

Construction Supervisor

Reports to: Project Manager

Classification: Full-Time

Compensation: $22 per hour

Purpose

To provide onsite construction oversight to volunteers on new construction, rehab, home repair, and Rock the Block projects and to complete lead-related rehab and home repair projects, both in a safe, affordable manner while complying with established processes and schedules.

Responsibilities:

Decision Making:

  • Makes decisions regarding construction operations following established processes and schedules, keeping Project Manager informed and seeking advice as needed.

Technical:

  • Direct, monitor and participate in construction activities, according to the documented processes, ensuring that all work is completed on schedule. Notify Project Manager of any problems or deviations from schedule. 
  • Work under the direction of assigned Construction staff to oversee onsite construction activities.  
  • Ensure partner families are productively involved in the construction process and communicate their progress to Director of Family Services. 
  • Ensure quality of construction by monitoring work site activities and addressing quality issues through feedback and training. 
  • Prepare punch list and assign tasks for project completion. Oversee complete clean-up of work site at the end of each work day, ensuring that the worksite, supplies and equipment are safely and securely stored. 
  • Participate in the annual review of the safety manual, construction manual and construction checklists. Communicate recommended updates to Project Manager.
  • Enforce safety at all times including use of safety equipment, verification of parental permission for minors and enforcement of age restrictions on activities, securing houses, conducting visual inspections on the use of safety harnesses, lanyards and tie off points per OSHA safety requirements. Correct any non-compliant use. 
  • Ensure that all documentation and procedures involved with an accident or incident investigation onsite are followed. 
  • Remain current on lead, mold, asbestos and any other relevant hazardous material regulations and requirements and ensure training and compliance. 
  • When requested by Project Manager, monitor HFH owned properties to ensure that (1) the property is maintained according to municipality ordinances, and (2) safety issues are addressed.  

Leadership:

  • Work collaboratively with the management team and staff to maintain a positive, supportive and mission focused work culture.
  • Cultivate a culture of safety by ensuring and insisting that all safety procedures are adhered to by volunteers, donors, contractors and staff.
  • Ensure quality volunteer, donor, partner family and staff relations. Provide input, document, and address comments and grievances in a timely and professional manner.
  • Oversee and maintain daily volunteer assignments while providing training, supervision and evaluation of construction volunteers in a positive and affirming manner.
  • Communicate with donors and contractors, primarily on program-specific duties

Required skills and experience:

  • General knowledge and competencies in residential construction, the uniform building code and volunteer training and management.
  • Able to lift up to 75 pounds on a periodic basis.
  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
  • Lead Safe Renovation and Abatement Supervision, OSHA Competent Person and Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification, First Aid and CPR (provided by HFH).  Continuing Education hours are required to be current and up to date.
  • Strong analytical ability, reliability, and thoroughness.
  • Superior time management and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn and work independently in an unstructured environment and as a team player.
  • Ability to establish effective internal and external working relationships.
  • Ability to work diplomatically with others to discuss and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple and changing projects, deadlines and priorities.
  • Outstanding interpersonal communication skills which must be effective and courteous, requiring high integrity when dealing with a broad array of backgrounds.
  • Commitment to mission and values-driven work environment.

Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or other protected status.

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