Construction Project Supervisor

Description:

Do you have the skills and experience to build 1-2 homes per year and want to share those skills with volunteers? We are growing and building more homes, and we need a Project Supervisor! You will be responsible for the mentoring/direct supervision of volunteers and future Habitat homeowners. You will be leading crews of various ages and skill sets, while overseeing the details of your construction project: deciphering blueprints, meeting local building codes and passing inspections, coordinating material deliveries and subcontractors, managing a build schedule, etc.

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is one of the largest nonprofit homebuilders in the world. Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity (GMHFH), an affiliate of HFHI, has been servicing northwestern Vermont for more than 40 years. By providing affordable housing opportunities, the organization has transformed the lives of hard-working families, helped stabilize communities, and fostered economic vitality in the area.

Department: Construction Staff

FLSA Status: Full Time Salary, Exempt

Schedule: Normally M-F, Saturdays when needed, especially May-November

Reports To: Real Estate and Development Construction Manager

Supervises: On-Site Volunteers

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Act as an on-site ambassador for Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity and demonstrate energy and passion for Habitat�s mission.
  
• Supervise and train volunteers and future homeowners in construction skills on the worksite to ensure that they have a consistently positive experience.
  
• Take charge of a construction project and oversee all activities on site from framing the subfloor system through acquiring a Certificate of Occupancy.
  

Safety:

• Effectively communicate to volunteers and contractors that safety is the top priority on the construction site.
  
• Ensure that all safety policies and procedures established by the affiliate are adhered to at all times.
  

Construction:

• Manage each construction project to ensure completion in accordance with the schedule.
  
• Effectively communicate with vendors to coordinate the delivery of tools and supplies to the worksite.
  
• Coordinate subcontractors and manage their activities on site.
  
• Coordinate building inspections.
  
• Coordinate with the design team.
  
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruption to homeowners and neighbors.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse audiences of volunteers, contractors, suppliers, and coworkers.
  
• Functional ability to read residential architectural drawings.
  
• Functional knowledge of building codes and all inspections.
  
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks to achieve scheduled goals.
  
• Ability to solve problems creatively and efficiently to maintain forward progress on complicated projects.
  
• Proven proficiency in peer management and dissemination of pertinent information.
  
• Basic understanding of warranty issues and able to address with guidance.
  

Qualifications Needed:

• A minimum of 1 year (2 years preferred) of direct on-site residential construction experience is required.
  
• Experience on large multi-family projects preferred.
  
• Infrastructure and warranty-related experience a plus.
  
• Organized construction training and education to complement experience is preferred.
  
• Teaching experience in any capacity a plus.
  
• Ability to work with diverse groups of volunteers.
  
• Habitat for Humanity or other similar experience is preferred but not required.
  

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to adequately traverse a residential construction job site (i.e., climbing, lifting, carrying a minimum of 50 lbs., and other similar activities as required).
  
• Ability to safely use residential construction power tools.
  
• A valid driver�s license and ability to be insured under the company�s insurance policy is a prerequisite. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run for insurance purposes.
  
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment during a variety of weather conditions.
  

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting salary range: $65,400 - $75,400. Initial compensation is determined based on the successful applicant’s qualifications and experience. Benefits include a health reimbursement plan (up to $6,150.00 annually, accrues monthly), combined 200 hours of vacation and sick time, ten paid holidays, a 5% retirement match beginning after one year of successful employment, and a 20% staff discount at the Habitat Restore.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds encouraged! Position open until filled. No phone calls, please.

Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, place of birth, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, citizenship status, past, present, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, crime victim status, a positive test result from an HIV-related blood test, or any other characteristic protected by law.