Assistant Construction Supervisor

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Chicago is searching for an Assistant Construction Supervisor to oversee participants in building homes under the Self-Help Program. The role requires effective supervision, organization of work activities, and teaching essential building skills while ensuring safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience as foreman, superintendent or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to teach construction skills to others.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients/volunteers in the construction of homes.
• Organize work crews for maximum efficiency.
• Prepare purchase and scheduling of materials.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Ability to delegate authority

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Reliable supervision

Education

Professional building skills with union or equivalent construction experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Construction Supervisor is responsible for the adequate training and supervision of the participants in the construction of their houses under the Self-Help Program. Under the supervision of the Construction Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise clients/volunteers in the building of homes under the Self-help TA grant guidelines. This position does not supervise CPLC employees.
  
  

SPECIALIZATIONS

• Teaches tool use safety, maintains, safe working conditions and obtains adequate tools for the job being done
• Organize work crews, along with the construction supervisor, for maximum efficiency of manpower and materials
• Prepares purchase and scheduling of materials and the scheduling of sub-contractors and vendors
• Attempts to maintain good group human relationships in cooperation with the group coordinators
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Primary Duties And Essential Functions

• Ability to delegate authority and responsibility
• Interest in development of Self-Help Housing in Southern Arizona
• Very organized and have ability to organize activities of others
  
  

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

Education /Background:

• Professional building skills with union or equivalent construction experience; but must have not only the skills but also the ability to each them to others
• Must have the ability to delegate authority and responsibility
• Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Should have experience as foreman, superintendent or private building
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Reliable and responsible supervisor
• Individual is required to pay close attention to details
• Able to work weekends (Sat and Sun)