Housing Construction Superintendent

Position Type: Full time, Salary

Primary Activities

• Responsible for complete direction of the Self-Help Construction program under the guidelines of the Executive Director and the Board of Directors of the agency

• Responsible for directing construction staff and the Self-Help groups

• Train other construction staff as necessary and provide supervision and technical assistance as needed

• Develop accurate cost estimates that will result in the construction of economical and high quality homes that comply with the local building codes and Rural Development specifications

• Procure tools and equipment required for home construction, preparing cost justifications as required

• Read blueprints, develop specifications and take-off materials

• Negotiate sub-contracted work and monitor the work of subcontractors

• Solve construction and interpersonal problems in an efficient and even-handed manner, ensuring a cooperative environment

• Supervise and train a group of Self-Help families in the construction of their homes

• Order materials for delivery to the construction site as needed

• Work with the Finance Director in maintaining accurate records on the cost of each family's house

• Attend pre-construction meetings as needed

• Organize and attend meetings of the group during the construction phase.

• Delegate and record each family's participation in the construction process

• Maintain a safe, orderly construction site that mitigates hazards

Key Skills

• Computer software: o Excel, Word

• Strong scheduling skills. Must be able to think through and communicate schedules to subcontractors, families and staff

• Must be very organized and keep excellent written records and files

• Ability to teach skills to unskilled individuals and families participating in the Self Help program

• Strong interpersonal skills. You will interact with a large variety of people.

• Flexible working schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Hendersonville, NC 28792 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000