Senior Crew Leader

Habitat Chicago Careers•Chicago, IL

19d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Crew Leader Position supportsÂ Habitat Chicagoâs missionÂ byÂ leading assigned tasks, ensuring safe construction practices, engaging volunteers, and engaging with stakeholders around Habitat Chicagoâs mission.Â Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Senior Crew LeaderÂ assistsÂ in running theÂ dailyÂ build siteÂ operationsÂ including completing the dayâs work plan, solvingÂ problemsÂ and ensuring volunteers and homebuyers have a meaningful experience and are satisfied with their involvement. They build relationships with volunteers and homebuyers while instructing, coaching, and encouraging participation in the construction process andÂ maintainingÂ focus on our three on-site priorities: safety, productivity, and fun. Please note that this is a temporary, fixed-term position available only from April to November.

Requirements

Foundational knowledge of homebuilding means and methods
Ability to follow oral and written directions
Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with industry-standard construction safety management practices
Familiarity with industry-standard construction standards and tolerances
Ability to work well under pressure and with changing priorities
Ability to work independently when necessary while knowing when to seekÂ additionalÂ advice
Ability toÂ utilizeÂ construction power tools and equipment
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability toÂ patiently and supportively instruct and guide those unfamiliar with new tasks (e.g., new crew leaders, volunteers, or non-construction staff participating on site)
Willingness to use organizational technology and project management information systems
Ability and willingness to engage with new, diverse people daily for the majority of theÂ work day
Interpersonal and cultural competency skillsÂ facilitatingÂ collaboration with a wide spectrum of people
At least two years of work experience in a professional setting, preferably in construction or a related industry.
Of the two years of work experience, one must be in a construction-related trade.
The other year of experience can be met with anÂ additionalÂ year of trade work or a year of coaching, mentoring, teaching, or leading groups of people.