What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Site Supervisor position at Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity?
This position assists Habitat's Construction Manager in all aspects of single-family home construction and volunteer management at job sites.
Responsibilities
· Performs all hands-on construction tasks as directed by the Construction Manager.
· “Fixes” any construction task performed below acceptable standards by volunteers.
· Suggests potential advantageous building practices and material cost savings opportunities to construction manager as identified.
· Assists in the supervision of the job site preparation and layout.
· Assists in the supervision of job site on each designated workday and works to ensure construction is accomplished in accordance with approved permits and plans.
· Assists in training volunteers and partner families about construction tasks and appropriate safety measures.
· Treats Partner Families and volunteers with respect and dignity. Strives to make their construction involvement meaningful.
· Understands elements that contribute to successful volunteers and helps ensure that volunteers have a consistently positive, encouraging environment thus motivating them to return.
· Ensures that communications to volunteers and partner families are respectful, accurate and timely.
· Assists in identifying volunteer jobs/needs not currently filled and satisfies needs with appropriate volunteers.
· Assists in the training of all volunteers utilizing knowledge from crew leaders and other construction staff.
· Other Duties as Assigned by the Construction Manager
Qualifications
· Knowledge and experience in the construction/contracting business
· Team building
· Must be a good listener and be able to engage in well-considered discussions.
· Must be willing to understand the big picture of the NAHFH and know that construction is only a part of the larger goal.
· Ability to lift 50 pounds. Work will require climbing ladders, considerable standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching in awkward and tiring positions.
· Must pass Criminal Background Check and Sexual Offender Check