Construction Supervisor at Habitat for Humanity in Asheville, North Carolina

Job Description:

GENERAL FUNCTION:

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Construction Supervisor will oversee the construction of Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) houses.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Oversee and instruct up to 10 skilled or unskilled volunteers daily on Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity projects in construction procedures, quality, and safety.
Assure that all work performed on Habitat's construction site(s) is done in accordance with the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity Safety Policy
Assure that all work on Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity new home construction is in accordance with approved drawings, current building codes, and Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity building practices.
Assure that proper and sufficient materials and equipment are available for each day's work.
Assist in the proper control, maintenance, storage, and security of all materials, tools, and equipment.
Responsible for a clean and orderly jobsite appearance.
Supervise, motivate, and give recognition to volunteer work crews.
Assist where necessary at Habitat's home repair sites.
Complete final walk-through checklist and closing punch list for assigned houses.
Participate in required department or affiliate-wide meetings, events, professional development, training, and process improvement.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.



QUALIFICATIONS

Commitment to the mission and values of Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
Two or more years' experience in residential construction or one-year full-time staff or stipend volunteer experience with Habitat for Humanity's construction programs.
Previous experience teaching or supervising volunteers or students preferred.
Valid driver's license with good driving record
Effective interpersonal skills with a variety of people, personalities and backgrounds
Able to give specific oral and written instruction and direction to individuals and groups
Able to lead, manage, supervise and motivate individuals and teams of volunteers
Able to plan, schedule, prioritize, coordinate, delegate and manage multiple activities
Able to analyze circumstances, make routine decisions, problem solve, and give direction regarding problem resolution
Possess sufficient knowledge of residential construction to determine needed materials, and schedule, coordinate and participate in construction activities including a working knowledge of residential building codes
Able to use hand and power tools needed to complete residential construction tasks and instruct others on their effective and safe use
Able to read and interpret standard residential construction blueprints and specifications
Possess basic mathematical aptitude to calculate building measurements, quantities, etc.
Certified in first aid and CPR (or able to be certified within three months of hiring).
HFHI Competent Person Certification (or able to be certified within 12 months of hiring)



WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The majority of the work is done outside on a construction work site. Daily exposure to dirt, dust, dampness, construction debris, extreme temperatures, construction noises, fumes and odors from construction materials will occur.



Must be able to:

Stand or walk for the majority of a workday, including working on uneven surfaces
Apply extensive physical mobility, including reaching, lifting, holding, pushing and pulling, carrying, bending, climbing stairs and ladders, crawling, kneeling, arm and leg extension
Regularly lift 10 - 35 pounds: Occasionally 75 pounds or more
See and judge distances and space relationships
Independently operate motor vehicles


Pay: $26.46 - $29.40


To apply follow the link Construction Supervisor - Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity - Career Page


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