Site Manager: Lead Home Builds & Volunteer Teams

Austin Habitat for Humanity; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Habitat for Humanity is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team of committed professionals to help take a successful, 30+ year old, organization to new heights. The Site Manager will work side by side with staff, volunteers, sponsors and key stakeholders in the field to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience while getting homes built.

The successful candidate will have a passion to share Habitat’s work by helping build, renovate and repair homes in partnership with families

Qualifications

• Experience working with groups of people.
• Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse populations.
• General understanding of building trades.
• Comfortable speaking to groups of 30 people
• High work ethic and willing to work until the job is done
• Reliable transportation to job sites in various locations throughout Austin Habitat for Humanity service area, a valid Texas Driver’s License and current automotive liability insurance
• Hands on, flexible and detailed orientated
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• Two years direct construction experience preferred
• MS Word, Excel computer skills

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of construction tasks per house schedule.
• Supervise volunteers and AmeriCorps members in construction tasks.
• Train AmeriCorps and recurring volunteers (“Regulars”) in all aspects of construction and volunteer management.
• Lead volunteers on home build days
• Coordinate scheduled subcontractors and inspections with Project Manager.
• Communicate weekly expectations and problems to Project Manager.
• Perform “Final Walkthrough” with Homeowner.
• Complete “Final Walkthrough” punch list within two weeks of walkthrough.
• Promote a positive, efficient, respectful, and welcoming atmosphere on site.

Skills

People skills

Group facilitation

Diversity & inclusion

Time management

Safety mindset

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Leadership

Willingness to work

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Austin Habitat for Humanity is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team of committed professionals to help take a successful, 30+ year old, organization to new heights. The Site Manager will work side by side with staff, volunteers, sponsors and key stakeholders in the field to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience while getting homes built.

The successful candidate will have a passion to share Habitat’s work by helping build, renovate and repair homes in partnership with families