Site Superintendent

Austin Habitat for Humanity•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Habitat for Humanity is seeking a highly motivated Site Superintendent to help the organization build, renovate, and repair homes in partnership with families and the community, working toward eliminating substandard housing. The Site Superintendent works in the field alongside staff, volunteers, sponsors, and other stakeholders to ensure safe, enjoyable, and productive homebuilding experiences. The position supports construction delivery while upholding the agency’s values of forward thinking, collaboration, and service orientation. The role is based at the Construction Warehouse in Austin, Texas, and involves work at job sites throughout Austin Habitat for Humanity’s service area. The employee is expected to model the agency’s standards, maintain a positive and respectful attitude, collaborate with a supervisor on departmental oversight and organizational goals, and demonstrate self-motivation, flexibility, and efficient time management.

Requirements

Experience working with groups of people.
Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse populations.
General understanding of building trades.
Comfort speaking to groups of 30 people.
High work ethic and willingness to work until the job is done.
Reliable transportation to job sites throughout Austin Habitat for Humanity’s service area.
Valid Texas Driver’s License and current automotive liability insurance.
Hands-on approach, flexibility, and attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills and time management.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
MS Word and Excel computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Two years of direct construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure construction tasks are completed according to each house schedule.
Supervise volunteers and AmeriCorps members performing construction tasks.
Train AmeriCorps members and recurring volunteers in construction and volunteer management.
Lead volunteers on home build days.
Coordinate scheduled subcontractors and inspections with the Project Manager.
Communicate weekly expectations and problems to the Project Manager.
Conduct the final walkthrough with the homeowner.
Complete the final walkthrough punch list within two weeks of the walkthrough.
Promote a positive, efficient, respectful, and welcoming atmosphere on site.
Act as a role model within and outside the agency and collaborate with a supervisor to carry out departmental oversight and organizational strategic goals.