Emergency Response Team - Temporary Traveling Project Supervisor - Hawaii

About the role

First Onsite is a national emergency response restoration and general contractor specializing in returning compromised property to pre-loss condition. We restore commercial, multifamily, hospitality, and educational properties from water damage, flood, fire, smoke, and natural disasters. This Temporary Project Supervisor role supports major catastrophic events, with hiring needs determined by business demand.

This position involves understanding, organizing, and directing on-site work activities for a team of restoration laborers to ensure workmanlike completion of tasks within scope, budget, and schedule. The role is performed in difficult conditions with a variable schedule, requiring extended periods away from home. It is physically and mentally demanding but critical for humanitarian relief efforts.

Responsibilities

• Report to an assigned Project Manager and handle most day-to-day field operations.
• Work with the team to achieve scheduled work and direct all project communication through the Project Manager.
• Manage a crew of approximately 10 or more laborers.
• Assist with daily planning and activity at the project site.
• Ensure work quality meets industry, Interstate, and owner/client standards.
• Maintain a daily log of conditions, activities, communications, and notable events.
• Identify and complete necessary documentation.
• Verify and approve work progress and completion.
• Monitor material needs, types, demands, and availability to perform work.
• Respond to and address project changes, coordinating with the Project Manager.
• Attend daily job-site safety meetings.
• Maintain attention to safety and protection of property and workers at all times.
• Report job site accidents to the Health & Safety Officer and Project Manager.
• Complete administrative duties as required.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate daily labor and material needs efficiently.
• Professional demeanor and adaptability to adjust work activities due to delays.
• Leadership abilities to motivate and direct a team for high output and quality.
• Skills in quality control/assurance, time management, and self-direction.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs or more.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate with overtime.
• Phone reimbursement.
• Housing provided.