Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston has an immediate opportunity for a mission-driven individual with broad construction experience to work on Habitat construction sites in the Greater Boston area. Reporting to the Manager of Construction Operations, this position is responsible and accountable for planning and execution of all building activities, and training and management of skilled or unskilled volunteers on a daily basis at one of our construction sites.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute building activities for skilled and unskilled volunteers
- Work with the Director of Construction to create and maintain the project schedule
- Communicate with Director of Construction to plan volunteer days, order construction materials and equipment, coordinate required building inspections, and schedule subcontractors
- Manage subcontractors on site
- Maintain safe and orderly job site and job site activities
- Train and supervise site assistants, interns, and volunteers in residential construction tasks
- Maintain quality control and safety of all construction practices
- Document records of site activities, personnel, and expenses as required
- Attend safety trainings as required
- Commitment to Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston's mission of building simple, decent, affordable houses for purchase by low-income families
- Commitment to working with an organization that emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion
Requirements:
- Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills
- Broad knowledge of residential construction from framing to finish work
- Experience training inexperienced staff or volunteers in construction tasks
- Three years on-site residential construction experience
- Ability to read residential blueprints and build to design specifications
- General knowledge of applicable building codes
- Experience with Microsoft and Google Suite of products
- Ability to be on one's feet for extended periods of time, often on rough and uneven terrain
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis Ability to work on ladders and heights of up to two-stories
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions
Preferred:
- Ability to simplify and teach construction methods
- Ability to manage large groups of unskilled volunteers Habitat for Humanity or other nonprofit experience
- Previous volunteer management experience