Assistant Site Manager

Tacoma Pierce County Habitat for Humanity•Tacoma, WA

3d•$27 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an important part of construction operations in our New Construction department. Responsibilities vary widely as needed and, under the direction of the Construction Site Manager (CSM), include general construction work, landscaping and lawn care, supervision of volunteers, and coordination of the flow of material, equipment, and subcontractors on Habitat for Humanity home construction sites. We are proud to provide a benefits package that includes: Paid vacation Sick leave 13 paid holidays annually Insurance: medical, dental, vision 100% paid for staff member, Partial benefit for dependents Short-term and long term disability AD&D insurance, Basic Life Insurance & voluntary Life Insurance 403b Retirement plan with 5% match after first year of employment Flexible spending account Employee store discounts HOME CONSTRUCTION Assist CSM to manage construction site operations including: Building new homes through all phases of construction from foundations and framing, through finish carpentry, landscaping and close out. Volunteer activities – provide volunteer training and support services to ensure an exceptional volunteer experience Resource management – ensure Habitat tools, materials, and equipment are used safely and effectively Interface with homebuyers – facilitate homebuyer involvement in the construction process. Report any homebuyer-related issues to the CSM or Construction Project Manager. Ensure a safe working environment – promote and follow best safety practices on job site Secure the site at the end of the work day – tools and materials cleaned up and secured, containers and gates are locked Participate in weekly team meetings Perform warranty repairs as assigned PROJECT COORDINATION Building Code Compliance In coordination with the CSM, ensure all work is executed in accordance with the IRC, IBC & WSEC as well as local jurisdiction standards Prepare for inspections and coordinate task completion reviews with Site Manager or Project Manager. Materials Ensure materials are utilized as efficiently as possible Confirm deliveries and ensure material is as ordered. Sub-Contractors Communicate with subcontractors on site as necessary and coordinate work flow

Requirements

At least one year of construction experience or comparable education.
Candidate will be expected to have Competent Person certification or the ability to obtain (at affiliate expense) within the first year on the job
Desire to learn how to read and interpret construction plans, structural engineering plans and documents
Interest and ability to familiarize oneself with construction math
High degree of organization and time management skills required
Capacity to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively
Motivation to be self-directed; interest and ability to work with both skilled and unskilled volunteers
Availability to work a Tuesday – Saturday schedule with occasional after hours work
Ability to lead and manage groups of up to 20 people of diverse backgrounds, some with limited English language proficiency
Ability to drive a pickup truck towing a small trailer.
The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms as well as talk and hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit.
The employee is regularly required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must have the ability to operate power tools, construction equipment, and perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and climbing, and lift and /or move up to 60 pounds and traverse uneven terrain as found on an active construction site.

Nice To Haves

Experience with public speaking, training, and meeting facilitation preferred
Experience with diverse ethnic and faith communities preferred
Fluency in a second language such as Spanish, Vietnamese, or Russian is desirable
Previous work experience with non-profit organizations desirable
Interest and ability to familiarize oneself and become proficient in various phases of construction

Responsibilities

Building new homes through all phases of construction from foundations and framing, through finish carpentry, landscaping and close out.
Provide volunteer training and support services to ensure an exceptional volunteer experience
Ensure Habitat tools, materials, and equipment are used safely and effectively
facilitate homebuyer involvement in the construction process. Report any homebuyer-related issues to the CSM or Construction Project Manager.
promote and follow best safety practices on job site
tools and materials cleaned up and secured, containers and gates are locked
Participate in weekly team meetings
Perform warranty repairs as assigned
ensure all work is executed in accordance with the IRC, IBC & WSEC as well as local jurisdiction standards
Prepare for inspections and coordinate task completion reviews with Site Manager or Project Manager.
Ensure materials are utilized as efficiently as possible
Confirm deliveries and ensure material is as ordered.
Communicate with subcontractors on site as necessary and coordinate work flow

Benefits

Paid vacation
Sick leave
13 paid holidays annually
Insurance: medical, dental, vision 100% paid for staff member, Partial benefit for dependents
Short-term and long term disability
AD&D insurance, Basic Life Insurance & voluntary Life Insurance
403b Retirement plan with 5% match after first year of employment
Flexible spending account
Employee store discounts

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