Site Superintendent

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

Job Details

Job Location: Construction Warehouse - Austin, TX 78744. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $48,000.00 Salary/year. Job Category: Construction.

AHFH Mission Statement

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Austin Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Our Core Values- Forward Thinking, Collaborative, Service Oriented

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 and the community toward a goal of eliminating substandard housing.

Agency Expectations

• Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
• Works in collaboration with supervisor to determine and carry out departmental oversight and organizational strategic goals
• Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility and efficient time management

DUTIES AND 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.

Qualifications (Minimum Experience/Education Requirements)

• 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
• High level of interpersonal, written and verbal skills
• Two years direct construction experience preferred
• MS Word, Excel computer skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment ranges from moderate to excessive.