Construction Superintendent at Habitat Humanity

Reporting Line and Primary Responsibility

Reporting directly to the Construction Field Manager (CFM), the Construction Superintendent 1 (CS1) manages the construction and/or rehabilitation of safe, decent, affordable housing in accordance with applicable building codes and the technical and quality requirements of HFHWC. The CS1 leads on‑site construction staff and Ameri Corps, directs the activities of skilled and unskilled volunteers, and schedules and oversees the work of paid sub‑contractors.

This is a full‑time non‑exempt position, spending on average at least five days per week, Monday through Saturday (minimum 40‑hour work week with 8‑hour days) on site. Workweek duration can be extended temporarily due to projects.

• Supervise and coordinate all aspects of construction on assigned houses (currently 60+ annually for the department) including maintaining house build schedules from start packs, making appropriate requests for materials, scheduling city/state inspections, daily on‑site work, and advance preparation for volunteer workday activities.
• Maintain a safe work site environment by filing weekly safety reports covering all injuries and unsafe conditions, while ensuring overall quality control and meeting or exceeding all schedule deadlines.
• Supervise and coordinate all work of paid subcontractors, including scheduling, adherence to building codes and inspections, and overall quality control.
• Train and supervise all on‑site volunteers and Ameri Corps members in construction practices, safety, and adherence to Habitat’s guidelines and policies, managing large groups averaging 40–180 volunteers per week.
• Maintain the integrity of worklists and quality inspection checklists for all construction sites.
• Work in conjunction with CFM or senior CS in managing Ameri Corps members, their daily activities, and their program curriculum.
• Communicate and directly coordinate with all outside partners to the construction department—including paid subcontractors/vendors, volunteer groups and leaders, house sponsors, homeowners, Ameri Corps coordinators, and community/city officials—on a daily basis via email.
• Serve as an excellent ambassador of HFHWC and its mission to volunteers and the local community, ensuring a positive volunteer experience and increasing volunteer retention.
• Account for materials and supplies received for each house under construction by counting and signing off on deliveries.

• Effective management of people, time, and resources within large groups and across multiple job sites.
• Multitasking across coordination, scheduling, supervision, and teaching.
• Construction knowledge and experience in all aspects of residential construction—carpentry, foundations, siding, roofing, skilled trades, finishing, painting, landscaping, rehabilitation, and new construction.
• Knowledge of current historical district requirements, North Carolina Building Code, and other relevant Wake County municipality codes, with the ability to interpret and explain to unskilled volunteers.
• Leadership in a supervisory role and willingness to take initiative.
• Strong decision‑making abilities to accomplish tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to resolve problems in an ever‑changing environment with creative solutions.
• Excellent oral, written, and illustrative communication skills for both in‑house and out‑of‑house communication.
• Awareness of social/community issues such as poverty, affordable housing, community service, and urban development.
• Diversity training/experience and ability to work with people of varying ethnicities, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Safety/First Aid training for emergencies on site.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with supervisor and Habitat Wake staff.
• Ability to work as part of a functionally diverse team.
• Ability to create, sustain, and grow relationships with Habitat homeowners to instill the skills, knowledge, and pride required for successful home ownership and enduring commitment to Habitat.

• Bachelor’s degree or at least two years of experience in the…