Lead Construction Projects
- Lead residential construction projects from site preparation through final completion while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and craftsmanship.
- Develop daily work plans that align with project schedules and construction milestones.
- Coordinate subcontractors, inspections, equipment, materials, and deliveries.
- Monitor project progress, identify challenges, and proactively implement solutions.
- Complete punch lists and support successful project closeout.
Lead Volunteers & Create Meaningful Experiences
One of the most rewarding parts of this role is leading volunteers who help make Habitat’s mission possible.
You’ll:
- Welcome volunteers and create an engaging, inclusive, and rewarding experience.
- Conduct daily volunteer orientations and safety meetings.
- Explain Habitat’s mission and connect volunteers to the impact of their work.
- Assess volunteer skills and assign meaningful tasks.
- Teach construction techniques while coaching and encouraging volunteers throughout the day.
- Foster teamwork, confidence, and collaboration.
- Partner with Community Engagement staff to support volunteer events and build days.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
You’ll:
- Lead daily safety briefings and job hazard assessments.
- Ensure OSHA standards and Habitat safety policies are followed.
- Monitor volunteers, employees, subcontractors, and visitors for safe work practices.
- Address unsafe conditions immediately.
- Maintain required safety certifications and documentation.
Coordinate Construction Operations
- Maintain project schedules and daily construction reports.
- Coordinate inspections, permits, and subcontractor schedules.
- Verify material deliveries and maintain equipment inventories.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and resource needs to the VP of Construction and Project Manager.
- Utilize construction management software and organizational systems to maintain accurate project records.
Lead People
You’ll serve as a leader, mentor, and coach by:
- Supporting AmeriCorps members, interns, volunteers, and new team members.
- Building positive relationships across departments.
- Encouraging collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Modeling Richmond Habitat’s core values in every interaction.
Represent Habitat Every interaction reflects our mission.
- Build positive relationships with homeowners, volunteers, donors, vendors, and community partners.
- Represent Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity professionally on every job site.
- Create memorable volunteer experiences that inspire people to return and support Habitat’s mission.
What Makes You Successful
- We’re looking for someone who:
- Enjoys leading people as much as leading projects.
- Is passionate about teaching and mentoring others.
- Communicates effectively with volunteers, subcontractors, homeowners, and coworkers.
- Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Takes pride in quality workmanship and job site safety.
- Believes everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home.
Qualifications/Required
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of three (3) years of residential construction experience.
- Hands-on carpentry experience: Must be able to independently perform and teach others to perform basic carpentry tasks including: framing, Installation of Windows, doors, siding, flooring, sheetrock, trim, and hardware.
- Management experience overseeing whole-home construction
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Working knowledge of residential building practices, codes, and safety standards.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Habitat’s Competent Person Safety Certification.
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and safely perform work on ladders, scaffolding, and roofs.
Preferred
- Experience leading crews, volunteers, or teams.
- Experience coordinating residential construction projects.
- Construction management coursework or related education.
- Experience working with volunteers or nonprofit organizations.
Why This Role Matters
- The Construction Site Supervisor is more than a builder.
- You are a coach.
- A mentor.
- A safety leader.
- A project manager.
- A volunteer ambassador.
- A steward of Habitat’s mission.
- Every day, you’ll help build homes, strengthen communities, and create opportunities for families to thrive.
- Together, we’re building homes, communities, and hope.
$60,000 - $69,000 a year - Full-time- Onsite