Construction Site Manager

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity•Milwaukee, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for meaningful and energizing work? A job where you feel connected to a mission and motivated to make a difference? At Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, we believe everyone deserves a decent place to live. We are a non-profit organization that builds homes in the city of Milwaukee. As part of our engaged and passionate team, you'll help power our mission to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. Join our team by applying today! The Site Manager oversees and supports construction activities on assigned projects including supervision of field staff, quality control, monitoring of contractor progress, scheduling and attending city inspections, and performing regular site inspections to ensure the safety of Habitat staff and volunteers as well as a high standard of craftsmanship.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. required
Minimum 5 years residential construction experience
Minimum 3 years supervision experience with construction projects (preferably with volunteer involvement)
Reading and interpreting house plans
Valid Wisconsin drivers license and good driving record
Familiarity with single family home construction techniques
Proven ability to manage a high-production construction schedule with multiple deadlines
Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google products, e.g. Word, Excel, Gmail, Drive, Calendar
Strong organizational skills to manage and meet deadlines
Attention to details to ensure accuracy and completeness of assignments
Strong communication skills and ability to work well with all staff and volunteers
Able to lift up to 50 pounds, perform heavy manual tasks, and be capable of performing outside duties under all weather conditions
Able to respond to emergency situations calmly and effectively
Commitment to affordable housing and Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity's mission
Knowledge of Universal Dwelling Code

Nice To Haves

Post secondary degree preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing job site safety and security issues
Perform regular quality control and site maintenance inspections
Schedule and attend city inspections
Manage punch-list and inspection concerns, ensure repairs are addressed in a timely manner
Assist other Construction Managers with monitoring subcontracted work to ensure it is completed on schedule and within agreed upon scope
Assist as needed with performing onsite construction tasks including but not limited to rough and finish carpentry, hanging of drywall, painting, flooring, and final pre-closing punch-list items
Manage and support the Construction Supervisors, Assistants, and Interns with on and off site needs
Train new employees on how we build houses and how to perform the necessary job duties and onsite tasks
Ensure safety and proper building techniques of field crews
Approve and process necessary invoices
Work within the Construction Department’s system for scheduling of labor, tools, and materials
Coordinate with the Volunteer Department to schedule volunteers and leaders for on site task completion
Collaborate with other Construction Managers to plan pre-production warehouse work and order materials