Senior Site Manager

Habitat for Humanity SKKC; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) Retirement Plan

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Habitat Store discount

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties is hiring a construction site supervisor in Ellensburg, WA. You will oversee build projects, coordinate volunteers, and maintain schedules to ensure timely completion while upholding safety standards.

Applicants should have 5+ years in construction, strong blueprint reading ability, and experience leading diverse teams in a fast-paced environment. This role runs Tuesday–Saturday and requires dependable transportation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret plans.
• Lead and motivate volunteers and AmeriCorps on site.
• Possess reliable transportation and operate safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Construct and build projects per plan and on schedule.
• Maintain construction schedule with leadership to meet goals.
• Coordinate tasks with Site Managers and volunteers daily.
• Ensure site safety and compliance with regulations.
• Manage materials, equipment, and inventory on site.
• Update project management software daily and document inspections.
• Lead safety meetings and quality control activities.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Volunteer management

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Tools

Forklift

Heavy equipment

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Kittitas Office - Ellensburg, WA 98926Salary Range: $32.32 - $44.44 HourlyJob Shift: Tuesday - SaturdayJob Category: Construction

Are you passionate about building strong, efficient, and safe construction processes while making a meaningful impact in your community? At Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties, one of the largest Habitat affiliates in the country, we’re looking for dynamic, solutions-oriented professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace challenges, and are dedicated to generating a lasting impact on affordable homeownership in the Puget Sound. Since 1986, we’ve created 1,000 housing solutions for more than 2,600 people and successfully advocated for fair housing policies at the city, county, and state levels. As we set our sights on doubling our impact and serving an additional 2,000 people by 2030, we need the right team members to help us get there.

Your Impact:

• Construct and build projects per plan and on schedule, utilizing a volunteer labor force and sub-contractors as directed by management team. May require periods of hands‑on construction work across various activities as directed.
• Work with Construction Director and/or Director of Operations and Project Manager(s) to maintain construction schedule to ensure building goals of the affiliate are met.
• May have direct reports consisting of Site Manager(s) and/or Site Coordinator(s) as well as AmeriCorps on project site. Responsible for coordinating and delegating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, weather, supply, delivery, and volunteers.
• Ensure site has adequate resources to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs.
• Ensure proper management and accountability of jobsite materials, equipment, inventory and tools.
• Maintain site safety through safe practices and documentation ensuring that all volunteers, partner families, and staff comply with worksite safety measures.
• Conduct safety meetings, job briefings, and project overviews.
• Update project management software daily.
• Set up and coordinate inspections with appropriate agencies.
• Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Construction Director and/or Director of Operations, such as; quality control, AmeriCorps interviews, attending Safety Committee.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Construction Director.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• Strong understanding of construction management processes and ability to read and understand blueprints. Teach and perform a variety of construction activities according to local codes and project plans.
• Able to work with diverse team of project managers, directors, and other project stakeholders. Flexible in challenging environment with competing priorities.
• Must be able to train, motivate, and drive activities utilizing volunteers, skilled and non-skilled workers, staff, and AmeriCorps. Must have a high skill level, ability, and enjoy interacting with others in a flexible environment.
• Leadership skills for effectively delegating tasks to AmeriCorps, volunteers, subcontractors. Strong communicator able to provide clear and concise direction to project teams regarding needed construction activity.
• Proven ability to solve problems, troubleshoot unforeseen issues, and find solutions to complex site issues.
• 5 years or more of construction experience or commensurate experience.
• Understand construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues.
• Dependable transportation.
• An absolute commitment to job safety.
• Must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, possess strong problem-solving skills, and able to identify quality workmanship.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to communicate with volunteers, partner families, and potential donors who visit the build site as well as promote Habitat for Humanity’s mission.
• Field management skills and construction experience is required to be able to oversee the construction process from the planning process to home completion.
• Ability to drive a forklift and larger truck (CDL not required) as well as operate heavy equipment is desirable.
• This position reports to work as scheduled, in shifts, 40 hours per week from Tuesday - Saturday.

Our people are our greatest asset and a vital part of achieving our mission. We offer generous benefits, including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; Health Savings Account (HSA); Life and AD&D Insurance; Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); $75 per month Wellness Reimbursement
• Financial & Retirement: 401(k) Retirement Plan with dollar-for-dollar match on employee contributions up to 6% of annual salary with 100% vesting after six months; Cell Phone Reimbursement; Verizon Wireless discount; 25% Habitat Store discount
• Paid Time Off: 15 vacation days per year; 11 paid holidays; 7 sick days per year; up to 3 days for bereavement (or 5 days if out-of-state travel is required); Jury Duty Leave
• Professional Growth: Professional Reimbursement: $1,500–$3,000 annually depending on length of service; 30 dedicated training hours for skill-building and career advancement

Our Mission:

We build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

Our Vision:

A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Core Values:

Lead with service. Respect all people. Build community. Deliver results.

Join our team and make a difference in our community!