Independent Contractor: Residential Renovation & Accessibility (1099)

Havenside • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Havenside Construction Group is seeking established, independent construction contractors for project-based residential renovation and accessibility work in the Pittsburgh area. Contractors may perform projects involving bathrooms, kitchens, flooring, exterior stairs, pathways, and accessibility installations that help homeowners move safely in and around their homes. Engagement is as an independent contractor (1099), not an employee, with compensation negotiated per project scope.

Contractors operate their own businesses and determine their own work methods, staffing, and sequencing. Havenside provides client projects and written scopes specifying the work, materials, milestones, budget, documentation, and acceptance criteria. The Installation Manager is the contact for scope clarification, change approvals, client escalations, and acceptance of completed work, but does not supervise or direct contractors’ day-to-day work.

Contractors are expected to complete accepted work safely, on schedule, within budget, to code, and according to Havenside’s documented quality standards. They supply and maintain their own tools, equipment, and business assets; maintain applicable licenses, registrations, liability insurance, and legally required workers’ compensation coverage for their personnel; and handle their own business and tax obligations. Work begins only after a signed independent contractor agreement and written project scope are in place. Contractors do not participate in company employee benefit programs. The agreement addresses confidentiality, client information, property protection, changes, acceptance, correction of deficient work, termination, and dispute resolution.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of residential construction management experience.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, and FBI background check.
• Valid driver’s license and an insured work vehicle.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes.
• Mastery of hand and power tools, including extension ladders, electronic and laser levels, and rotary tools such as power saws.
• Strong mechanical skills and ability to produce quality finishing work on frameworks, structures, and fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set own priorities, and meet agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Clear, professional communication with clients and project partners.
• Experience mentoring own crew and providing scoped technical guidance.
• Maintain applicable licenses, registrations, liability insurance, and legally required workers’ compensation coverage for personnel.
• Handle own business and tax obligations.

Responsibilities

• Complete accepted residential renovation and accessibility project scopes safely, on schedule, within budget, to code, and to Havenside’s documented quality standards.
• Prepare project sites and load, stage, and organize the materials, tools, and equipment required for the work.
• Interpret plans, drawings, scopes of work, and agreed clarifications, and document changes before proceeding.
• Perform renovation work that may include bathrooms, kitchen doors, cabinets, flooring, drywall, painting, exterior stairs, and pathways.
• Mix, pour, and level concrete to project specifications when required by the scope.
• Install accessibility equipment supporting entry and exit, stair use, and movement along pathways, in accordance with applicable requirements and manufacturer specifications.
• Perform basic electrical and plumbing work only within applicable qualifications, licensing, and permit requirements, and bring in qualified trades when needed.
• Arrange or assist with transport and operation of heavy machinery within scope, using qualified operators.
• Meet applicable building code, permit, and inspection requirements.
• Keep the worksite safe, orderly, and clean, and complete final cleanup for the scope.
• Answer clients’ construction questions and resolve routine concerns within scope; document and escalate matters requiring company approval or a scope change.
• Submit project paperwork and progress and completion photos at agreed milestones through the designated process while protecting client information.
• Provide construction skills guidance to the contractor’s own personnel and coordinate with other project participants.
• Deliver finished work meeting agreed scope and quality criteria, required progress and completion photos, applicable permit and inspection records, completed project paperwork, and resolution of agreed punch-list items.
• Maintain applicable licenses, registrations, liability insurance, and legally required workers’ compensation coverage for personnel, and provide documentation before work begins.
• Supply and maintain own tools, equipment, and business assets; manage own business and tax obligations.

Benefits

• Weekly payment for completed project work; compensation is negotiated per project scope.
• Havenside provides client projects and written scopes, budgets, milestones, and acceptance criteria.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed