Assistant Construction Superintendent

Assistant Construction Superintendent 1 Department: Construction Reports to: Construction Site Superintendent Location: This position supports worksites in the Portland Metro area including Portland, East Portland, Gresham, Hillsboro, King City, and Lake Oswego. Time Commitment: Full-time; Non-exempt Level: C Compensation: $20.84/hour to $25.40/hour; We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, life insurance, paid family and medical leave, and more. *For details on the compensation, see Your Compensation section below. Application Deadline: Your application is due by February 5 th, 2025. We will not actively screen applications received after the deadline. Review of late applications is conducted at the discretion of the hiring manager. Note to Candidates: We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you dont believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We recognize that requirements for educational and experience minimums create unnecessary barriers for under-served populations in pursuing employment opportunities in which they may be successful. In considering this alongside our Equity practices, we have removed educational and experience minimum requirements to focus on candidates abilities to excel based on the responsibilities of the position. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you dont believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. Who You Are: You are integral to Habitat for Humanitys goals of building more homes and better neighborhoods and communities throughout our service area. Your primary responsibility is to lead groups of volunteers to build homes at different phases of construction. Tasks that you may need to provide training on include but are not limited to site prep, framing, finish carpentry, interior and exterior paint, landscaping, clean up, and performing punch list work assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent. Daily on-site orientations and safety talks are presented by you. On occasion, participation in larger community projects and affiliate events is required, at times outside of the normal work week. Who we are: At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates out of three offices, four brick and mortar stores, one warehouse, and numerous construction sites in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego. Habitat Portland Region is intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envisions a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. All of our staff engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our Equity Statement and Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward. Please visit our website and social media pages to learn more. Youll be responsible for: Volunteers and Partner Homeowners Lead and teach crews of volunteers in building homes Understand elements that contribute to successful volunteer experiences and help ensure that volunteers have a consistently safe, positive, encouraging environment, motivating them to return Ensure that communication with volunteers and partner homeowners is respectful, accurate, and timely Assist in identifying volunteer jobs/needs not currently filled, and satisfy needs with appropriate volunteers Lead small groups of volunteers, ensuring that they are well-utilized while on the work sites Use volunteer management techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and partner families working on site Collaborate with construction staff to identify skilled/enthusiastic volunteers and cultivate their involvement in Habitats work (i.e. encourage them to consider being trained as regular site leaders and/or returning volunteers) Construction Assist with hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, site prep, framing, roofing, finish carpentry, landscaping, and clean up Fix construction task performed below acceptable standards by volunteers Assist the Construction Supervisor in meeting the project schedule Keep the Construction Supervisor informed of any conditions that negatively affect the build Organize, inventory, and track tools and equipment for volunteers on the job sites, including PPE, safety equipment, and first aid kits Maintain a clean worksite Other duties as assigned Safety Maintain project safety in accordance with OSHA Standards, including site safety inspections in Procore Maintain site safety through modeling of safety practices and guidelines, volunteer education, and site monitoring Attend safety trainings, often with other construction staff Provide on-site orientations and safety talks to groups of volunteers and family partners To be successful in this role, youll**: Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and/or with varied language skills Proven leadership skills; positive disposition and even temperament Understand and embrace the volunteer perspective Strong multi-tasking skills, including managing various projects and deadlines Keen attention to detail Problem-solving skills, including supervising unexpected issues and emergencies Commitment to affordable housing development and the mission of Habitat One year minimum experience in the construction/contracting business Experience volunteering and/or managing volunteers **Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered. To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, youll also: Any qualifying combination of education, certification, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Carpenter or framer experience Bilingual in Spanish Your work environment and physical demands: Your workday will generally be located at an assigned construction site, but may vary based on your departments needs This position is very active and requires climbing ladders as well as considerable standing, bending, reaching, and kneeling in awkward and tiring positions during varying weather conditions. Activities may include frequently lifting, moving, and/or loading items over 50 pounds with mechanical or co-worker assistance. Your Work Schedule: 40-hour work week, generally Monday - Friday 7:30am-3:30pm Your Compensation: We aim to offer equitable pay and benefits and are committed to transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on a candidates willingness and/or ability to negotiate leads to inequities and bias in how employees are compensated. We determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and the candidates competencies for the role demonstrated during the hiring process. Successful candidates are typically hired within the first half of the Pay Range and receive scheduled incremental increases. When starting in this position, your compensation will generally be between $20.84 per hour to $25.40 per hour. The full range for this position is $20.84 per hour to $30.22 per hour. Your Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% paid for dependents 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) 100% employer-paid dental insurance for employee; 50% paid for dependents 100% employer-paid disability insurance Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) What to expect when you apply: We strive to ensure our hiring process is accessible to all applicants. We know your time is valuable and want to acknowledge the time it can take to apply for a position. We ask you to submit your resume, cover letter, and provide three professional references using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact [email removed]. Candidates are reviewed by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a screening phone call or virtual meeting. The final round of candidates will be invited to interview in-person with the hiring team. Occasionally we may request that finalists complete a second round of in-person interviews. We appreciate the time and effort that you put into this process. Apply here: If offered the position, and prior to starting work, you will be asked to complete a background check that includes a criminal record history record and motor vehicle record. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your suitability for this position. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified people for all our positions in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. This job description is intended as a guideline only and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment, expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will, with or without cause. Employment Type: Full Time