Construction Crew Leader

Description

Classification

Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt;

Remote: No

Typical hours of work: 7:15 AM – 3:15 PM; Tuesday – Saturday

Reports to

Construction Manager

Job Summary/Objective:

The Construction Crew Leader plays an integral part in building homes. They lead groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers and homeowner candidates in construction activities while maintaining a safe, efficient work environment, thus developing and enhancing their volunteer management and construction skills. This may include all work from start to finish on one or more properties, specialized phases of the construction process, or rehab and multi-family work as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Assist with all aspects of hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, demolition, site prep, framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, roofing, finish carpentry and landscaping.

· Ensures a safe working environment by conducting safety training for each volunteer crew

· Prepares and maintains tools, materials and task lists for each workday

· Supervises task leaders and volunteers

· Reports on daily progress to Construction Managers

· Receives and utilizes training from Construction Manager, Field Site Supervisor 2 and Field Supervisor 1 in residential construction, volunteer management, and site safety

· Secures job site at the end of each workday

· Ensure that the finished product meets HFHTBG quality standards

· Other duties as delegated

· Attends and participates in required HFHTBG meetings

· Assists in preparations for special events

· Maintain site safety by adhering to Habitat construction safety policies, modeling best practices and guidelines, volunteer instruction and site monitoring.

Competencies:

· Ability to effectively plan, organize and manage time to achieve targets and objectives within a set timeframe

· Ability to establish effective working relationships with other staff and develop into a customer focused team

· Ability to effectively manage and establish rapport with external customers

· Ability to analyze and make informed decisions on a day-to-day basis with guidance and support from supervisor

· Excellent prioritization skills

· Attention to detail and accuracy

· Client oriented with a strong commitment to client services

· Excellent customer relations skills in dealing with sub-contractors, suppliers and local municipal permitting inspectors

· Ability to initiate and respond positively to change

· Demonstrated ability to be an integral part of a team-oriented approach with an ability to work harmoniously and creatively with other team members

· Willingness to advocate the mission of Habitat for Humanity

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a Construction environment. On occasion, an employee may be susceptible to outside weather, climate and conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may have to work nights and weekends on occasion per the position.

Education, Experience and Attributes

· High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift, use hands, reach with hands/arms, listen and communicate. The employee must be capable to lift and/or move 50+ pounds on a regular daily basis, frequently required to stand and walk for long extended periods of time, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job but is not limited to this.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside (TBG) actively recruits, employs, trains, and compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat TBG complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment.