Senior Field Construction Leader

Habitat for Humanity International; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead multiple residential sites, ensuring on-time, on-budget homebuilding with safety and quality as priorities.

This role reports to the Director of Construction and Real Estate Development and requires mentoring site staff, coordinating volunteers and subcontractors, and maintaining strong partnerships with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience managing successful residential construction projects of up to 15 units.
• Demonstrated ability to execute all aspects of carpentry including stick building, rafters and stairs.
• Proven experience leading construction staff and coordinating with volunteers and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated experience with current residential multi-unit sustainable building practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction activities across multiple sites, ensuring timelines, budgets and quality standards are met.
• Coach and support site staff with clear direction, feedback and development.
• Provide hands-on support to keep projects moving and model a can-do approach.
• Oversee building processes in compliance with all relevant codes.
• Coordinate work schedules and supervise volunteers and staff.
• Resolve day-to-day construction issues and provide troubleshooting.
• Manage procurement planning, including materials sourcing and vendor coordination.
• Develop and manage construction budgets in collaboration with leadership.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and implement across sites.
• Lead special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

Strategic problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Teams

Excel

Job description

Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead multiple residential sites, ensuring on-time, on-budget homebuilding with safety and quality as priorities.

This role reports to the Director of Construction and Real Estate Development and requires mentoring site staff, coordinating volunteers and subcontractors, and maintaining strong partnerships with internal teams and suppliers.