Construction Site Supervisor

Summary: The site supervisor is a combination of a skilled carpenter and a volunteer crew leader. They are responsible for direct on-site supervision of all GSHFH’s building projects (new construction and rehabilitation projects). Responsibilities include working with staff members to plan build days, schedule volunteers, lead & teach volunteers and students, assisting in stocking and maintaining jobsites, inventory control, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and vehicles.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Train and guide volunteers in all aspects of residential house construction and repair work
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Pick up material orders, deliver supplies, and prep build sites
• Review the Affiliate Safety plan and ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented to maintain a safe volunteer environment, complete HFHI mandated safety trainings
• Ability to safely use and teach others to use power tools, ladders, scaffolding, etc.
• Approachable demeanor that welcomes and engages with volunteers, students, donors, and others
• Willingness to integrate green building, energy efficiency practices, and innovative technology into projects
• Attend ceremonies for construction projects, including ground breakings, wall-raisings, dedications, volunteer appreciation, and fundraising events
• Respect for GSHFH property, tools, and materials, reporting losses or damages to management
• Capable of working under tight deadlines within budget

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications:

• Driver’s License - required
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs
• MA CSL – beneficial but not required
• OSHA 10 or 30 certified, or willing to obtain certification
• First Aid/CPR certified, or willing to obtain certification
• Willing to complete a CORI/SORI screening
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, comfortable with a variety of people, personalities, ages, and backgrounds
• Ability to use technology to support construction work, such as MS Office Suite – Word/Excel/Outlook, Internet, phone, etc…
• Ability to work on individual assignments and as part of a team
• Ability to work a Tuesday – Saturday schedule in all weather conditions
  Patience to teach the most unskilled volunteer and confidence to turn away the most stubborn contractor
• A passion for the mission & vision of Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity.
• Understand and respect the affiliate’s faith-based roots.

This position has the option to be part-time or on a project-by-project basis. Benefits to be determined based on employment choice

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).