Assistant Superintendent I

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is seeking a dedicated Construction Foreman to supervise home-building projects, coordinate subcontractors, and lead volunteer groups on active builds in San Antonio, TX. The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, and quality workmanship.

The successful candidate will have foreman or superintendent experience, a valid Texas driver’s license, and a willingness to train volunteers in hands-on construction skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• 1+ years of foreman or assistant superintendent experience in residential construction.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of residential home building process.
• Basic knowledge of IRC and local inspection requirements.
• Ability to drive pickups/trailers and operate construction equipment.
• Willingness to teach others basic hands-on construction skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendents with building homes on schedule and budget.
• Assist with scheduling, managing, and inspecting subcontractor work.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite at all times.
• Transport materials and tools using Habitat trucks and trailers.
• Lead volunteer build days with 25–35 volunteers.
• Prepare jobsite for volunteer build days with tools and PPE on site.
• Ensure inspections and reports follow approved plans and manuals.
• Assist with homebuyer walk-throughs and punch lists.
• Complete warranty visits and address issues promptly.

Skills

Foreman experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Residential construction knowledge

Driver's license (TX)

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Leadership/Team orientation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

OSHA 10 certification

Forklift operation

Skid steer operation

Construction/project management software

Job description

Location Address:

311 Probandt

San Antonio, Texas

78204

Qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience building or renovating single family homes as a foreman or assistant superintendent


• High school diploma or GED


• Associates degree preferred


• OSHA 10 certification preferred


• Beginner written and intermediate verbal communications skill level


• Intermediate knowledge of the residential home building process


• Beginner knowledge of the 2024 Internation Residential Code (IRC)


• Beginner knowledge of the City of San Antonio residential inspection requirements and process


• Intermediate skill level driving a pickup truck and hauling a trailer. No CDL required


• Beginner skill level operating a forklift and skid steer


• Able and willing to teach others basic hands‑on residential construction skills and techniques. This will include basic framing, sheathing installation, window installation, door installation, siding installation, exterior trim installation, painting, cabinet assembly, cabinet installation, flooring installation, interior trim installation, shelving installation, hardware installation, punch work, cleaning, and landscaping.


• Team oriented with the ability to work well with a wide range of


• Intermediate computer skill level with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and some experience with construction/project management software


• Must have and maintain a good driving record and a valid Texas driver’s license throughout employment duration.


• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull weights up to 50 lbs, have use of fine motor skills, and be able to reach, grasp, stand, walk, climb, bend, and squat for extended periods of time every

Responsibilities:

• Assist Superintendents with building all assigned homes on schedule and on budget while meeting the Habitat for Humanity build quality requirements.


• Assist Superintendents with scheduling, managing, and inspecting subcontractor work. Subcontractors should be held accountable for the agreed upon scope, schedule, quality of their work, and the cleanliness of the jobsite


• Perform all assigned tasks required to maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite at all times.


• Transport construction materials and tooling to jobsites and other partner organizations. Transportation of materials and tooling occurs daily using Habitat trucks and trailers.


• Ensure necessary tools and materials are securely transported, stored and retained on site. Ensure accurate tracking of construction inventory received and used.


• Lead volunteer build days. This will include leading a group of 25 – 35 volunteers on an assigned home in tasks such as framing, sheathing installation, window installation, door installation, siding installation, exterior trim installation, painting, cabinet assembly, cabinet installation, flooring installation, interior trim installation, shelving installation, hardware installation, punch work, cleaning, and landscaping.


• Prepare assigned volunteer homes and the jobsite for volunteers build days. This includes making sure all necessary tooling, materials, and PPE are on site, organized, operational, cleaned, and secured.


• Follow the Habitat build process and complete all required inspections and reports in a timely manner. Ensure all house-building activities are done in strict adherence to approved house plans, build manuals, build schedule, and written


• Assist Superintendents with homebuyer walk throughs as part of the home closing process.


• Complete homebuyer punch lists in the scheduled timeframe.


• Complete scheduled warranty visits and reports. Resolve warranty issues in a timely manner.


• Assistant with teaching the homebuyer maintenance and repair classes as scheduled.


• Keeps construction leadership informed of all site issues. Reports any issues in a timely manner.


• Promptly completes event and accident reports and addresses discrepancies as necessary while striving to reduce material waste and loss.


• Keep construction leadership informed on all performance matters regarding employees and


• Resolve minor site issues with staff, contractors, sponsors, volunteers, and neighbors within Habitat policies and procedures in a positive


• Independently support and implement HFHSA’s ideas, mission, policies, goals, objectives, and management decisions in a positive and productive


• Ensure strict personal and departmental adherence to Habitat policies, procedures, and internal


• Demonstrate business‑like social skills by accepting criticism constructively and controlling emotions in high stress or negative


• Performs other duties as

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods.


• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 40 lbs.


• Ability to use hands for simple grasping and fine motor tasks.


• Ability to listen, comprehend, and process information presented verbally.


• Ability to read and understand written information and instructions.


• Ability to clearly enunciate words and communicate effectively in spoken form.


• Ability to stand and move for prolonged periods, including navigating uneven terrain and working in varying weather conditions typical of construction environments.

Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio and Guadalupe Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.