Construction Crew Leader

Description

Classification

Non-Exempt

Reports to

Construction Field Manager

Summary/Objective

The Crew Leader is responsible for assisting in the construction and volunteer activities on any numbers of job sites. This may include all work from start to finish on one property, specialized phases of the construction process, or rehab and renovation work as needed.

Essential Functions

• Ensures 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 daily progress to Construction Field Manager and House Lead Supervisor
• Receives and utilizes training from Construction Field Manager, Field Site Supervisor 3 and Field Site Supervisor 2 in residential construction, volunteer management, and site safety
• Secures job site at the end of each work day
• Ensures that finished product meets HFHTBG quality standards
• Other duties as delegated
• Attends and participates in required HFHTBG meetings
• Assists in preparations for special events

Interpersonal Skills:

• 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

Hours of Work

The full time Crew Leader works forty hours per week, typical hours are 7:15 AM to 3:15 PM, Tuesday through Saturday. Flexibility is necessary for fieldwork, evening meetings, and preparation for special events. The Crew Leader is sometimes required to work on Sundays when requested and needed.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and being able to communicate effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Five years’ experience in residential construction, five years of supervisory experience, clear understanding of Habitat for Humanity’s mission and proven ability to train semi-skilled and unskilled volunteers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Education: High School Equivalent, Associates Degree preferred
• Certification & Licensure Requirements: Must have valid driver’s license and maintain good driving record with reliable transportation. Must be able to drive Habitat’s vehicles
• Pre-Requisite Requirements: Ability to pass Criminal Background check, Drug Screening and Sexual Offender Check
• Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business information. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, donors, volunteers and the general public. Ability to speak English fluently and possess English written skills - Bi-lingual not required, definitely a plus.
• Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Computer/Equipment Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PROCORE
• 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.
• 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee may have to work nights and weekends on occasion per the position.
• Reassignment of Office or Duties: During the course and scope of employment your duties may change from time to time as demonstrated by your abilities. In addition, you may be reassigned to one of the other offices as the need arises, either on a temporary or permanent basis.