Joining Habitat for Humanity Greater SF’s Home Preservation program at a time of rapid growth and increasing impact, the Foreman works with a team including the Production Manager, apprentices, and volunteers to complete quality repairs and improvements for low-income homeowners, including vulnerable seniors, who lack access to conventional means to make these critical investments. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Foreman will be directly responsible for completing assigned home repair and rehab activities. Key aspects of this role include executing on quality repair and rehab work, maintaining safe and organized job sites, directing, and overseeing site activities of volunteers and apprentices, and delivering excellent customer service to our homeowners.

• Creates and implements work plans for approved scopes of work, including procuring materials, mobilizing tools & equipment, communicating progress and resource needs to production manager, completing repair and rehab tasks according to industry standards and best practices.
• Makes responsible use of time and materials, minimizes waste, and evaluates job progress against schedule, communicating deviations to the production manager in a timely manner.
• Ensures safety and security of personnel and property by maintaining clean & orderly jobsites, vehicles, and storage spaces; following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

• Meets operational standards by completing daily job logs, safety logs & reporting, and other required recordkeeping, maintaining and submitting all receipts, invoices, timecards, etc., in a timely manner.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with customers, volunteers, supervisor, and co-workers, demonstrating respect and professionalism in all cases.

• Supports broader organization by occasionally supporting other activities such as renovations of Habitat-built homes, warranty work, org-wide meetings, and trainings, etc.
• Contributes to a positive work environment by participating in All-staff, department, and team meetings, trainings, and retreats as required.

• Minimum of 5 years work experience in construction, including repair and renovation
• Proven knowledge of best practices and developed skills in the following areas: Rough and finish carpentry, including fences, decks, stairs, windows, doors, roofing, waterproofing, painting
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and working directly with customers
• Excellent prioritization, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience using Procore a plus
• Strong attention to detail
• Valid CA Class C driver’s license/ clean driving record and ability to drive large pickup trucks
• Must be able to pass background check (In accordance with state and county law: convictions do not necessarily rule out employment, it depends on the nature and severity of the conviction and is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, check is conducted on last 7 years only.)

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