Construction Teams Field Manager II

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PHILADELPHIA INC•Philadelphia, PA

1d•$76,400 - $79,500•Onsite

About The Position

At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (“HFHP”), we are builders who work alongside, not for, others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our stick-to-itiveness. The BUILD Department directly improves the living conditions of low-income families by creating safe, healthy, affordable dwellings through the construction of new multi- and single-unit new housing, rehab projects, and owner-occupied home repair work. The Field Manager II oversees the hands-on work performed by Habitat crews across these range of project typologies. The ideal candidate will be an expert in residential home construction, have a track record of building and supervising strong teams, and a commitment to improving access to quality housing in Philadelphia. Position overview: The Field Manager II (FMII) will oversee the work that is performed by Habitat carpentry crews. The FMII ensures that construction best-practices are upheld, quality standards are achieved, and safety protocols and regulations are correctly observed. The FMII works to level-up the skills of Habitat’s carpentry site crews. FMII manages assigned carpentry crews to deliver projects that are completed safely, efficiently and meet Habitat standards.

Requirements

Strong hands-on carpentry background working in a residential construction setting, minimum of 10 years of related field experience
Minimum 5 years of experience managing direct reports
Demonstrated ability to oversee a variety of concurrent projects with ability to modulate between attention-to-detail and big-picture goals
Effective communication, planning, and organizational skills
Demonstrated experience managing tasks and projects
Basic computer and tech competencies: ability to check and send emails, operate a tablet/iPad to utilize project management programs and communication software
Understanding of the Habitat for Humanity philosophy and the desire to promote it
Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with volunteers and in diverse populations
Ability to maintain posture of respect and compassion when working with people who are in difficult life circumstances
Valid driver’s license with no major violations in the last 3 years

Nice To Haves

Ability to read drawings
Understands project budgets and scopes
Understanding of energy efficiency and house-as-a-system best practices
Knowledge of or experience in a variety of building trades: plumbing, electric, HVAC, masonry, roofing
Familiarity with local building codes and permitting process

Responsibilities

Manage Field Work (75% of time): Regularly visit all assigned active work sites to ensure that crews perform work safely, meet work-quality expectations; complete projects on-time and on-budget
Communicate effectively with people at all levels
Oversee a variety of field work concurrently: ranging from new construction, rehab, and repair
Ensure that assigned sites prioritize worker and client health and safety; train carpentry team to appropriately implement safety procedures
In partnership with other Field Manager, allocate staff members with proper safety equipment, tools, vehicles, work and storage space required to perform their duties
Train carpentry team to level up skills
Advise on project scheduling and assignments
Advise on projects that require complex carpentry solutions, planning, and oversite
Staff Management (25% of time): Supervise assigned carpentry staff
Support Director of Repair with carpentry hires
Coach site carpentry crews on skills, task planning and management, crew leadership, and construction best practices
Provide prompt and professional performance feedback, training, and follow-up for members of site crews; conduct annual and mid-year evaluations as required
Collaborate with Director of Repair and Construction Teams Filed Manager I on trainins and continuing education opportunities for site crews
Develop carpentry skill standards that outline career development pathways for carpentry staff
Train and support site crews in the best approaches for successful volunteer engagement; advise Build and Volunteer Dept leadership on the best use of volunteers in various areas
Contribute to creation and management of weekly staff schedule
Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to: support repairs team with home inspections and development of work scopes as needed