Construction Site Supervisor

Description

1) Provide oversight and supervision for GLHFH construction sites as directed by the Construction Manager; 2) ensure that the planned construction activities are carried out, the sites are prepared for construction activity, and that volunteers are being utilized appropriately; 3) provide construction skills and expertise where needed either through training and leading of volunteers or through actual hands on labor; 4) coordinate with homebuyers for sweat equity assignments and in making choices as appropriate to their specific house; and 5) communicate and coordinate with the Construction Manager regarding problems, needs and progress with site locations.

Job Duties

• Plan and ensure building site readiness each day per schedule in coordination with Construction Manager
• Maintain site safety and cleanliness
• Maintain GLHFH storage trailers and warehouse in an orderly, clean and secure manner
• Procure and maintain construction materials
• Maintain vehicles and other equipment
• Distribute construction material, tools and equipment to volunteers as needed on a daily basis
• Communicate deficient materials inventory to Construction Manager
• Participate in GLHFH Construction Committee meetings, as needed
• Principle point of contact for warranty/callback issues
o Make the initial follow-up visit
o Conducting and/or scheduling repair work
o Reporting progress of repair work to the Construction Manager
• Assist in homeowner maintenance and construction classes/workshops
o In Development of classes
o In conducting the classes
• Maintain truck and equipment maintenance logs
o Scheduling of repairs and maintenance
o Walk-around inspections
o Includes: truck(s); trailer(s); power equipment; and power tools
• Participate in weekly meeting with the Volunteer Coordinator
• Participate in special projects, including the development of a Safety Program
• Participate in morning safety meetings
• Act as the onsite Safety Officer/Competent Person
• Assist in supply/equipment logistics/materials ordering
• Assist in confirmation of estimated quantities/quantity takeoff auditing
• Participate in necessary continuing education as assigned
• Red Cross First Aid/CPR Training
• Participate in construction committee meetings as a member of the committee
• Assist/maintain/update construction schedule and reports
• Lot inventory- coordinate lot maintenance/routine inspections
• Maintain work-day trailer and tool management/organization
• Professional development activities/training as necessary

Site and Volunteer Management
• Organize homeowner applicants and volunteers into appropriate work groups per the daily need of the construction site
• Make work assignment for individuals or groups
• Monitor construction site for safety issues and needs of volunteers. Take appropriate action regarding safety violations and report to Construction Manager
• Make sure that all volunteers on site have signed liability waivers and are wearing name tags
• Assist and/or train homeowner applicants and volunteers in construction work as necessary
• Submit volunteer needs per schedule developed in coordination with the Construction Manager
• Provide information to Construction Manager and Family Services Manager regarding any issues related to homeowner willingness to partner or hours relative to GLHFH criteria
• Responsible for hospitality and volunteer duties and sign-in/sign-out
• Email/call notifications to crew, volunteers, and family partners

Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by Construction Manager or Executive Director.

Skills Required

Physical Abilities:
• Requires ability to perform work consistent with residential construction
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds on a consistent basis
• Must be able to walk, stand, squat, climb, bend on a regular basis

Required Abilities:
• Must possess Virginia driver’s license, and driving record must be in good standing
• Must have extensive residential construction knowledge, skill and experience
• Ability to patiently work with and train volunteer construction laborers
• Ability to plan construction site activities to effectively utilize volunteers
• Ability to effectively organize and plan construction activity around “special event construction projects”
• Ability to efficiently respond to goals and objectives set forth by the Construction Manager
• Knowledge, skill and abilities relative to building codes, zoning ordinances and general construction and building regulations
• Ability to work effectively with unskilled volunteers
• Ability to effectively manage people
• Understand and embrace the organization’s mission

Work Schedule

Sundays and Mondays off
No evenings

Additional Info

Benefits include:
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan