New Construction Site Supervisor
Habitat for Humanity International · Hendersonville, NC · 5 days ago
Management$25/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Oversee all day-to-day job site operations at subdivision, infill, and remote locations.
- Supervise Associates, Apprentices, Crew Chiefs, general volunteers, and homebuyers.
- Assign project responsibilities and manage daily performance and ensure that staff and volunteer hours are clocked in and/or logged into Builder Trend.
- Ensure adherence to established construction schedules and use scheduling software (Builder Trend) to monitor progress, meet deadlines, complete safety and daily logs.
- Communicate with Procurement Manager to coordinate material deliveries, confirm site readiness, inspect all material deliveries promptly, and communicate any discrepancies.
- Implement milestone-based inspection checklists (foundation, framing, dry-in, pre-CO, etc.) and daily site audits to reduce rework and punch list volume.
- Ensure all work performed by staff, subcontractors, volunteers, and homebuyers complies with affiliate set standards, approved drawings, building codes, permit requirements, and sound construction practices.
- Maintain construction quality, site cleanliness, job site organization, and maintain secure storage and control of materials, tools, and equipment.
- Participate in inspections and address identified deficiencies promptly.
- Manage day-to-day job-site safety practices and maintain a culture of safety.
- Conduct daily safety briefings, log them into Builder Trend, and ensure consistent enforcement of safety standards.
- Inspect/monitor safety supplies (PPE), ensure sufficient supplies, and maintain their condition.
- Ensure proper use, maintenance, and safe operation of tools and equipment.
- Maintain tools and equipment in safe and usable conditions.
- Maintain working knowledge of the Affiliate Safety Manual, enforce safety policies and procedures, and train staff, volunteers, and homebuyers on safe construction practices and job site safety expectations.
- Handle accidents properly and promptly report and document via affiliate Incident Report Form and turn them into HR by the end of the day of incident.
- Align volunteer skill sets with scheduled tasks and project needs.
- Cook closely with Outreach Specialist for sponsor-intensive builds, group volunteer days, and other large volunteer events.
- Serve as the primary job site contact for the Outreach Specialist.
- Mentor volunteers and homebuyers in construction techniques and safe work practices and foster a positive volunteer experience while ensuring productivity, safety, and quality standards are met.
- Provide field input to the Construction Director and Procurement Manager on schedule feasibility and long-range build timelines.
- Support project planning and inventory management processes by identifying material, labor, and scheduling needs in advance, and by tracking construction materials added to or utilized from inventory.
- Aid in documenting project progress and communicating status updates to the Construction Director and the rest of the team during bi-weekly Leadership Meetings.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of scheduling, procurement, inventory, and construction management processes.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of field supervision experience or its equivalent.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Excel, and experienced with project manager software like Builder Trend.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, scopes of work, and building codes.
- Collaborative, professional team player with the ability to interact with diverse groups of people, including subcontractors and inspectors.
- Ability to set and balance priorities, adapt swiftly to changes, and exercise autonomy while making timely decisions in the field.
- Previous experience with OSHA requirements preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with 3-years driving experience and reliable transportation required.
- Must successfully complete a 75-pound lift test.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity for tablet and computer use.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to move about rough terrain at site locations.
- Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding.
- Must be able to move about and perform work on roofs.