One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation and financial literacy training. As a Critical Home Repair Site Supervisor, you'll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.
Retirement planning a 403(b) with 3% organizational match
Basic Functions:
Perform and manage others in the performance of tasks directly related to repairing project homes, while upholding the standard of partnerships, quality, safety, and team participation
Willingness and ability to work well with all types of people
Operate as a team member, communicating openly and maintaining respect for others
Self-motivated, organized, and follows through with tasks and responsibilities
Supervise, monitor, and delegate tasks to volunteers and other team members, as appropriate
Maintain current knowledge of building codes and Habitat standards
Foster good relationships with volunteers, homeowners, inspectors, and sub-contractors.
Principal Accountabilities:
Communicate effectively with people of all levels
Promote partnership among all participants within Habitat Charlotte, giving special attention to the needs and concerns of homeowners, staff, volunteers, and donors
Develop and maintain good communication with building suppliers, subcontractors, trade professionals, Church leaders and other potential volunteers and donors
Communicate with subcontractors and inspectors to ensure that their tasks are completed thoroughly, efficiently, with minimal call - backs and according to the established standards of quality
Perform all tasks with little supervision including, but not limited to framing, siding, finish carpentry
Manage all aspects of the Repair process from project start through the warranty process
Plan for each workday to ensure that all necessary resources- material and human- are available to complete the task list
Supervise, monitor, and delegate tasks to volunteers, homeowners and other team members as appropriate
Complete walkthrough reports as required in a timely manner
Respond promptly to warranty work
Notify the appropriate team member, in a timely manner, when team resources are needed for specific jobs
Utilize Habitat's administrative tools for job management, e. g. the construction manual, safety guidelines, ordering forms, volunteer management, etc.
Position Requirements
Provide a safe working environment at all times Abiding by all Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte, OSHA, and EPA safety standards.
Directly supervise Interns, Construction Assistants, and Assistant Supervisors by providing construction and leadership training, mentoring, and daily instruction. Encourage and support members to increase their skills and abilities in all aspects of their position
Maintain quality of construction in accordance with local, state, federal, and Habitat Charlotte building standards
Maintain flexibility of schedule to utilize volunteers, help other supervisors, and respond to specific homeowner and office requests
Maintain Habitat equipment, as assigned
Physical requirements:
Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding
Ability to work and maneuver on roofs and high spaces
Ability to work in tight confines and within crawlspaces
Ability to maneuver over uneven ground
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs unassisted
Ability to stand most or all of any given day
Ability to work outside for extended periods of time during all months of the year.
Ability to operate basic computer skills
Knowledge/Skills Required:
Construction Management Experience
Ability to Perform all Construction Tasks Related to Projects
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
Good Interpersonal Communication Skills
Good Organizational Skills
Safety Certifications OSHA, Lead RRP, Asbestos Awareness
Home Inspection License or BPI Certification
Estimated Time Commitment:
Monday-Friday work week. 40+/- hours/week.
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region program funding often includes federal funding and this role may support federally funded activities. People qualifying as Section 3 residents per Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C § 1701u) and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 75) are encouraged to apply. Information on Section 3 qualifications and certification material available upon request.
