New Construction Assistant Site Supervisor (Construction)
Title: Assistant Site Supervisor – New Construction
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employment Status: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Reports to: New Construction Project Manager
Compensation: $19.50 per hour, 40 hours per week - Tuesday through Saturday
Mission-Driven Career Opportunity
One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation, and financial literacy training. As an Assistant Site Supervisor – New Construction, you'll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.
Why Join Habitat?
Competitive pay: $19.50/hour, 40 hours per week
Industry-leading healthcare, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday schedule
Professional development and training opportunities
A mission-driven career that makes a lasting impact in the community
Position Purpose
The Assistant Site Supervisor oversees specific construction tasks and projects with the intention of learning and growing in the knowledge and skills required to become a Construction Site Supervisor. This role will both manage projects independently and support the homes of the Site Supervisor they are assigned to assist, while upholding Habitat Charlotte Region's standards of safety, partnership, quality, and teamwork.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
- Assume leadership roles during individual workdays and for entire projects as assigned by the Supervisor
- Assist with site prep work from clearing to foundation to gain experience in all construction stages
- Gain proficiency in back-office tasks required of a Site Supervisor, including ordering, scheduling, invoice approvals, construction workflow, critical path planning, and sub-contractor management
- Communicate effectively with internal departments (Development, Volunteer Coordination, Family Services, etc.) to ensure smooth project completion
- Plan for each workday to ensure all necessary resources—materials and human—are available to complete the task list
- Perform, supervise, monitor, and delegate tasks to volunteers, homeowners, and other team members as appropriate
- Provide leadership on special construction projects such as off-site builds and events as requested
- Ensure a safe working environment at all times, abiding by Habitat Charlotte Region, OSHA, and EPA safety standards
- Maintain Habitat equipment as assigned
Skills and Abilities
- Show initiative and reliability in attendance
- Represent Habitat in a positive and professional manner
- Adhere to schedules and deadlines
- Work effectively with staff and volunteers as part of a team
- Demonstrate respect and positivity in interactions with employees, homeowners, and volunteers
- Ability to perform all construction tasks related to projects
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and leadership ability
- Desire to increase proficiency in focus areas and develop supervisory skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Motivation, self-direction, and integrity
- Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Habitat's insurance provider
- Willingly adhere to Habitat's Code of Conduct and all organizational policies
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Must be available to work Tuesday–Saturday
Physical Demands
- Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding
- Ability to work and maneuver on roofs and in high spaces
- Ability to work in crawlspaces and tight areas
- Ability to maneuver over uneven ground
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to stand most or all of a given day
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions
- Ability to perform basic computer skills
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.
