Reports to: Construction Manager. Interacts with Construction Project Manager, Volunteer and Partnership Manager, and construction volunteers and crew leaders.

Primary responsibility: The Site Supervisor works Tuesday-Saturday on house construction. This is a full time, non-exempt position, 40 hours per week.

Specific responsibilities:

Site Management

• Manages and coordinates all activity on the construction site
• Interacts with everyone who comes onto the site
• Responsible for the organization of the site: materials, equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Responsible for housekeeping, recycling, and storage

Volunteer Supervision

• Prepares the work site for volunteer workdays
• Makes lists of tasks for every house, and uses the lists to assign tasks to volunteers
• Organizes tools and materials before and after workdays
• Greets volunteers and provides orientation before work shifts on safety, Habitat overview, site particulars, and construction tasks for the day
• Assigns tasks to volunteers based on skill levels and aptitude
• Demonstrates the necessary skills volunteers need to do their assigned tasks
• Continually encourages and nurtures volunteers during the work period
• Sets high standards for volunteers
• Provides first aid as necessary
• Communicates volunteer needs to the Volunteer and Partnership Manager

Materials

• Communicates with Construction Manager to schedule delivery of materials
• Checks deliveries against purchase orders and communicates with Project Manager
• Secures materials against theft and damage from weather and heavy equipment
• Stores lumber and other materials to resist warping or spoilage
• Stores materials in a logical fashion to promote efficiency and safety

Subcontractors

• Communicates with other staff to coordinate and schedule trades
• Supports trades by having worksite clean and fully ready
• Reports status of subcontracted work to Project Manager
• Checks readiness of all work for inspections

Inspections

• Coordinates scheduling of inspections
• Accompanies inspectors during inspections when possible
• Cooperates with inspectors to make corrections as quickly as possible  

Green Building

• Provides quality control for all work to meet Green Building specifications
• Accompanies third-party inspectors during inspections, when possible
• Make corrections as warranted

Homeowners

• Involves homeowners in construction
• Helps homeowners develop basic skills
• Directs homeowners to appropriate staff members when questions arise
• Assists homeowners after move-in with minor repairs

Scheduling

• Communicates progress to other staff
• Consults with Project Manager to keep construction on schedule
• Allots resources of labor and equipment to stay on schedule

Homeowner Education and Nurture                     

• Participates in trainings and other formal homeowner nurture activities

Repair Program

• Participates in Habitat Repair Program by performing assessments and repairs, as needed   

ABWK/Critical Repair

• Participates in A Brush with Kindness/Neighborhood Revitalization projects as needed: performs assessments, supervises volunteers, sets up workdays, etc.

Expectations

• Consistently passionate representation of Habitat’s mission and purpose
• Motivated by achievement of goals, quick learner, self-directed, self-starter—capable of working both independently and interdependently with a team
• Handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Remain flexible and adjust priorities as needed
• Exercise mature, discreet judgment—capable of making independent and effective decisions and work without close supervision
• Use discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters
• Comfortable with weekend work hours
• Comfortable with working with variety of individuals and maintaining good relations with all stakeholders
• Willing and able to perform all tasks of residential construction, including warranty work

Qualifications

• Experience as a Habitat volunteer and/or staff is highly recommended
• Hands-on experience with residential new construction
• Physical ability to work outdoors, use tools, and lift 75 pounds

How to apply

Please send resume, references, and cover letter to info@orangehabitat.org by March 18th.