What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Supervisor position at Kitsap County Consolidated Housing?
Housing Kitsap is committed to providing affordable housing and building connections within our community throughout Kitsap County. We are looking for a talented and motivated Construction Supervisor/Foreman to join our Self-Help Housing team. Strong organization and leadership skills are a must.
What You’ll Do:
- Follow and enforce the Building Group Membership and Labor Agreement guidelines.
- Mentor and guide self-help housing participants during the building process
- Foster teamwork to show the importance of each Member’s role within the decision-making process and success of the group.
- Write tasks to be completed with time frames and responsible person for completing tasks.
- Treat each member fairly and be consistent with your actions and activities.
Site Responsibilities
- Maintain job site safety and compliance with codes and regulations
- Coordinate site activities.
- Prepare building permits.
- Prepare budgets for material and subcontractor purchases.
- Maintain tool and equipment inventory.
- Take proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
- Coordinate and oversee the timely and successful completion of subcontractor efforts, which includes specifications, timelines, and performance clauses.
- Maintain appropriate communications with subcontractors to answer questions and resolve problems. Negotiate contract modifications.
- Promote cost-effective use of the organization’s resources. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality standards.
Purchasing and Inventory Control
- Inventory and determine supply and equipment needs on a timely and consistent basis.
- Check deliveries against POs’ to assure they meet specifications, quantity, and quality.
- Monitor invoices to assure proper payment.
- Work with Rural development during their site visits and for general inquiries.
Requirements
What We Are Looking For:
- Proven experience in residential construction and leadership
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Must be adept at handling multiple tasks and responsibilities; have the ability to effectively change priorities quickly and to work cooperatively and proactively with department members to accomplish goals.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, specification sheets, and materials associated with residential house construction.
- Ability to work with diverse teams, including first-time home builders
- Commitment to community-focused work
- Five years in the trades, One Year as a job site supervisor is desirable.
- Possession of a valid Washington State driver's license throughout employment with a fully insurable driving record and current auto insurance.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- High School diploma or GED required
Preferred Qualifications
- Higher level of education with emphasis on vocational skills such as carpentry, drafting, or mechanics.
- Specialized training
Salary : $64,875 - $73,008