Construction Site Supervisor

at Habitat for Humanity
Location Lexington
Date Posted September 7, 2022
Category Construction
Job Type Not Specified

Description

The Construction Site Supervisor is responsible for the coordination and supervision of build site activities including site preparation, training and leading construction volunteers, ensuring safety and building code standards are met, etc. This position works closely with volunteers, homebuyer families, and other staff to fulfill our mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope!

Requirements:

  • Integrity, credibility, commitment to Habitat s mission
  • Ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds
  • High school graduate, or equivalent, with at least three years construction experience, including framing
  • Effective written and oral communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently
  • Ability to train and lead staff and volunteers
  • Physical ability to perform and complete all work
  • Experience operating a Bobcat and forklift
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
  • Substance screening, criminal background check, driving record history, and reference check will be conducted on prospective employee prior to extension of a job offer
  • Reports to: Construction Director
    Time Requirements: Full Time (40 hours weekly); typical workweek is Tuesday through Saturday
    Permits and Licenses: Valid driver s license
    Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 (Salary, Non-Exempt)
    Benefits: Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401K, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage build process for assigned projects, ensuring houses are built to code, deadlines and budgets are met, proper safety policies are practiced and enforced and all inspections passed.
  • Productively and proactively involve our partner families in the build process.
  • Supervise procurement and on-site management of materials.
  • Ensure site preparation is ready for each phase of the build.
  • Manage and ensure that the support services are provided at each site.
  • Train, mentor and supervise the work of both the professional and volunteer persons on each Lexington Habitat construction site.
  • Develop and nurture specialized, skilled, volunteer work leaders for regular assistance in building Lexington Habitat homes.
    Keep the warehouse neat, orderly and secure. Track the inventory stored and utilized from this location.
    Keep assigned vehicle, trailer and tools in working order, orderly and secure. Inspect vehicles daily and maintain a regular preventative maintenance schedule.
    Stay abreast of Best Practices in the building industry, safety, Energy Star requirements and construction techniques. Recommend changes in the build process to maximize efficiency and energy savings.
    Follow-up on all warranted items in a timely manner in the first year after construction, should repairs be needed and/or
    requested.

    Assist with other construction projects.
    Assist other Habitat departments as assigned by the Senior Project Manager or Construction Director.

    Please submit your application (including cover letter and resume) through the Lexington Habitat online application portal: lexhabitat.org/employment. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. If you have any questions, please contact Clint Morris, HR Manager, at or ext. 106