Residential Construction Site Manager

Position Title: Construction Site Manager

Accountability: Construction Superintendent

Supervises: Volunteers

Classification: F/T, Salary, Non-Exempt

Salary: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 /year DOE

JOB SUMMARY

Construction Site Managers primarily are responsible for the day to day construction activities on the job sites; leading, teaching, and supervising volunteers; planning work flow; and organizing material needs.

We are proud to provide a benefits package that includes:

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Insurance: medical, dental, vision 100% paid for staff member, Partial benefit for dependents
• Short-term and long term disability
• AD&D insurance, Basic Life Insurance & voluntary Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement plan with 5% match after first year of employment
• Flexible spending account
• Employee store discounts

HOME CONSTRUCTION

• Oversee construction site operations including:

• Volunteer activities - provide volunteer training and support services to ensure an exceptional volunteer experience

• Resource management - ensure Habitat jobsite is secure, clean and organized, and tools, and equipment are kept in good working order and protected from loss/theft

• Interface with homebuyers - facilitate homebuyer involvement in the construction process. Report any homebuyer-related issues to the Construction Project Manager.

• Ensure a safe working environment - promote and follow best safety practices on site

• Participate in weekly planning meetings

• Perform warranty repairs as assigned

• Building Code Compliance

• Ensure all work is executed in accordance with the IRC, IBC & WSEC as well as local jurisdiction standards

• Coordinate building inspections as needed with the Construction Superintendent and interface with inspection officials

• Materials

• Ensure materials are utilized as efficiently as possible

• Work with the Construction Superintendent for material needs and timing

• Receive deliveries, confirm material is what was ordered, manage documentation as needed.

• Sub-Contractors

• Work with the Construction Superintendent to schedule sub-contractors and coordinate work flow

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

A minimum 3 years construction experience with at least one year in supervision .

REQUIREMENTS

• Candidate will be expected to have Competent Person certification or the ability to obtain (at affiliate expense) within the first year on the job
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, structural engineering plans, and documents
• Construction math proficiency required
• High degree of organization and time management skills required
• Capacity to focus on multiple projects simultaneously and work collaboratively
• Motivation to be self-directed; interest and ability to work with both skilled and unskilled volunteers
• Availability to work a Tuesday - Saturday schedule with occasional after hours work
• Ability to lead and manage groups of up to 20 people of diverse backgrounds, often with limited English language proficiency
• Experience with public speaking, training and meeting facilitation preferred
• Experience with diverse ethnic and faith communities preferred
• Fluency in a second language such as Spanish, Vietnamese or Russian is highly desirable
• Previous work experience with non-profit organizations desirable
• Willingness to occasionally use a personal truck or van for work related activities (reimbursable)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms as well as talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is regularly required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must have the ability to operate power tools, construction equipment and perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and climbing, and lift and /or move up to 60 pounds and traverse uneven terrain as found on an active construction site.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Approximately 95% of time will be spent on an active construction site with the remaining 5% or less in an office environment.

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating a staff who reflects the communities in which we build. We aim to attract candidates who broaden our diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, cultural experiences, skills, and community representation. We seek employees who value collegiality, respect, and pride in workplace. We believe the inclusion and amplification of our differences create a more effective workplace and a more compassionate world.

If you are selected for this position, Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity will conduct a background check before hire. Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all team members.