Construction Site Supervisor

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Greensboro•Greensboro, NC

58d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site Supervisor is responsible for all project-related construction site supervision and provides overall onsite administrative and technical management of the construction project site. The duties of the Site Supervisor include coordination of all field activities, and working with unskilled to skilled volunteers, while maintaining the project’s schedule and providing quality control.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5 years of experience working in residential construction
Ability to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the position
Experience working with volunteers preferred
Technical Skills - thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction including technology, equipment, and construction methods required for effective performance by subcontractors, volunteers, and partner families
Organization Skills - the ability to set priorities, assign tasks, and function under deadlines and shifting priorities, and identify and resolve problems
Must be able to communicate appropriately keeping a professional demeanor
Supervisory Skills - ability to engage, train, supervise and evaluate a range of personnel who perform a variety of trades
Communication - consistently provides timely information to skilled and unskilled volunteers on the job site
Team Motivation - Ability to manage large work groups and to motivate volunteers and staff by making good performances rewarding and satisfying
Open and welcoming of people of any faith or no faith, individuals of diverse populations, and socio-economic backgrounds
Demonstrates a high level of ethics, integrity, diplomacy and initiative
Computer literacy in MS Office applications Outlook and Word
Ability to continuously stand or walk for eight hours per day
Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs and lift frequently
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to verbally communicate clearly in-person and on the telephone
Visual acuity sufficient to satisfactorily perform and review construction work to ensure building safety and quality control
A background screen and drug test will be conducted
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License and good driving record
Ability to drive throughout the Greensboro region
Days and hours of work are Tuesday through Saturday, 8-hour days, 40 hours a week. Work outside/regular work schedule is expected.

Responsibilities

Site Supervision
Supervise daily construction efforts to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule requirements
Communicate site rules regarding safety procedures to volunteers and enforces those rules
Plan, coordinate, and supervise onsite volunteer functions along with material control and logistics
Provide technical assistance, construction document interpretation, and recommendation of construction methods and equipment as required
Assist in developing and implementing the project schedule, provide weekly project reports, and perform all necessary field paperwork as required
Coordinate with staff to organize and plan for special events
Schedule and manage Building Department inspections and implement required corrections
Training
Provide construction skills training for volunteers of widely varying ability level
Provide daily site safety meetings and continuous safety compliance
Personnel Supervision
Select and assign volunteers according to their abilities to the jobs that are needed
Supervise AmeriCorps National Direct and Vista members as assigned
Attend new hire AmeriCorps job interviews and assist with selection