SUMMARY:

Provide leadership and supervision to volunteers on HFHGC construction sites and ensure each HFHGC construction project is completed in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensure that construction activity takes place in a safe manner, consistent with affiliate safety policies and procedures
• Drive manual transmission non-CDL box truck, complete legally-required DOT physical
• Ensure the necessary tools and equipment are delivered and organized onsite for each volunteer build day
• On-site coordination of subcontractors and deliveries of all building materials needed to build homes in organized fashion (pre, during and post construction sub duties)
• Update material takeoffs as necessary on each project to ensure accuracy. Provide information to New Construction Project Manager.
• Update subcontractor schedules with any repair or item not completed per their contract with HFHGC
• Understand purchase order process to communicate with staff, vendors and subcontractors
• Schedule all necessary inspections and ensure passing scores and good relationship with inspectors
• Ensure that homeowner orientations and first and second pre-closing homeowner walkthroughs are performed with each Partner Family (coordinate with New Construction Project Manager)
• Assist with addressing warranty issues, following all established processes
• Assist with homeowner walk-throughs one year after move-in to follow-up on warrantable items
• Ensure Tools, equipment and vehicles assigned to you are appropriately maintained
• Assist with office maintenance needs
• Assist in editing HFHGC Construction Handbook; Know the handbook and actively use on site
• Suggest potentially advantageous building practices and material cost savings opportunities to New Construction Project Manager
• Attend and pursue any relevant continuing education opportunities as needed or required
• Participate in Task Leader/QAT Trainings (help teach 3-4 TL trainings per year; attend all QAT meetings possible)
• Assist with Home Preservation projects as needed
• Assist in maintenance of warehouse as part of the construction team
• Supervise and provide leadership to volunteers on HFHGC work sites from beginning to 100% completion
• Supervise AmeriCorps Construction crew members on and off site
• Treat partner families and homeowners with respect and dignity. Make partner families' involvement in the construction process meaningful
• Ensure that volunteers consistently have positive and productive experiences
• Ensure that all safety regulations and procedures are followed on and off HFHGC work sites (staff, volunteers and AmeriCorps)
• All other duties that may be assigned by the New Construction Project Manager

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1-3 years Construction Experience; 3 years preferred
• Associate's Degree or comparable qualifications; Bachelor's Degree in Building Science or related field preferred
• A desire to work with and manage small and large groups of volunteers on a weekly basis
• Ability to work a Tuesday-Saturday schedule
• Valid Driver's License
• Possession of or desire to obtain a SC Home Builder's License
• Prefer CAD, Revit or similar drawing skills

Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community in which we live in and serve, and creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach her/his potential. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or disability.