Construction Site Leader

Description

General Position Summary:

This position accomplishes self-perform work by leading volunteers and supports GDM Habitat’s Construction Operations efforts in the safe, accurate, and timely completion of construction activities. 

Core Responsibilities:

• Volunteer Leadership: Serve as a Habitat Ambassador connecting volunteers to an amazing on-site Habitat experience by engaging volunteers and partner families of all skill levels in meaningful activities in building and improving homes. 
• Self-Perform Work: Accomplish assigned tasks per schedule, standards, and methods. 
• Site Safety: Instruct others on the proper methods for tasks completion and tool usage and communicate risks on sites. Be the first point of contact for reporting and addressing safety concerns.  
• Asset Management: Provide care and stewardship of Habitat’s resources including building materials, tools, vehicles, etc. Ensure that all items are in safe working order and maintained to ensure longevity. 

Time Requirements:

• New Construction: Tuesday- Saturday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.,
• Weekend and evening work sometimes required

Requirements

• This individual should have some basic experience in construction or equivalent education in Construction Management or a related field 
• Understand the Habitat for Humanity philosophy and willingly promote it
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Work effectively with GDM Habitat staff, volunteers, and community at large
• Results and mission driven with customer service a top priority
• Have a demonstrated knowledge of construction practices
• Able to read blueprints and decipher construction documents
• Demonstrates the ability to use commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures as well as tools within the field 
• Team player with ability to engage people of a wide variety of backgrounds and skills
• Must successfully pass the Physical Capacity Profile (PCP) Testing Procedure
• Exchange ideas and convey detailed information accurately to staff, volunteers, subcontractors, community members and others
• Must have valid driver’s license and must be able to drive Habitat or personal vehicles to work sites and vendor locations
• Willing to participate in additional job-related training as assigned
• Must meet or exceed the ability to demonstrate the 5 core and common competencies outlined below
• Complete formal training plan and assignments as required
• Treat others in a nondiscriminatory, lawful and ethical manner, respecting the differences among people, and the value they bring to GDMHFH
• Follow safe practices in all work activities to avoid injuries and accidents

Job Competencies:

Demonstrate commitment to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity’s Mission and Core Values. 

Mission Statement:

• Seeking to put God’s love into action, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.   

Core Values:

• Build Solutions 
• Build a Safety Mindset 
• Build Faith and Compassion 
• Build as Stewards 
• Build with Heart