CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISOR

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We support individuals from around the world and serve communities affected by disasters with purpose. Response, recovery, resilience and renewal are why we exist. Respect for the value of diversity, inclusion and social justice drives us forward every day. Everyone is welcome.

Position Purpose

A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that provides community-inspired, volunteer-powered disaster relief. The position is responsible for leading groups of skilled and unskilled volunteers in construction and response projects in disaster-impacted communities.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Project Manager
• Roles reporting to position None
• Approximate number of reports 0

Essential Functions

• Lead teams of staff and volunteers in residential construction projects and offer skilled troubleshooting and technical advice on worksites.
• Teach unskilled volunteers construction skills such as: mold sanitation and construction skills for interior spaces (subfloor, framing, critical repair, drywall, etc)
• Train unskilled volunteers how to safely use power tools (e.g., circular saw, impact driver, reciprocating saw, hammer drill, etc.)
• Lead teams of volunteers in less technical response scopes of work including muck and gut and debris removal
• Ensure compliance with work scope and quality standards
• Communicate tasks and expectations clearly to team members, providing effective technical training and constructive feedback when necessary to ensure compliance with project safety and quality standards, tracking near misses and incidents and updating safety procedures accordingly
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work site
• Maintain records of work completed including tracking material usage, volunteer hours, and scopes performed, and updating these on organizational platforms such as Salesforce and Google Drive
• Positively represent the organization on base and within the community, maintaining excellent relationships with beneficiaries, community members, and other stakeholders
• We have decided to relax the requirement for Covid-19 vaccination for on program staff. While we still strongly recommend Covid-19 vaccination, along with other standard and travel immunizations as recommended by the CDC and WHO, Covid-19 vacation will no longer be required
• Perform other duties as required

Position Requirements

• Education High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Related Experience 1+ years experience in residential construction. Experience in leading teams of volunteers in a post disaster environment. Previous All Hands and Hearts, AmeriCorps or Peace Corps experience preferred.
• Special Competencies/Certifications  Must have good written and oral communication skills. Needs to be well organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent tasks. Strong leadership skills with a proactive approach to identify and solve problems. Able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast paced environment. Valid driver's license required and clean driving record.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Constantly works in outdoor adverse weather conditions

• Frequently moves items weighing up to 40 lbs on work site or on base

• Frequently operates construction equipment (table saws, impact drivers, drills, and more)

• Frequently ascends/descends ladders and scaffolding

• Living in communal environment

• High stress situations

Compensation & Benefits

• Typical starting salary is $14.00 - $15.00 USD / hour, and up to $16.00 for highly qualified candidates who have previous experience in this role.
• Room & board included
• Monthly R&R breaks
• Travel to and from program location
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans (US Employees)
• Flex Spending Account (US Employees)
• 401K with safe harbor match for U.S. staff (US Employees)

All Hands and Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Keywords

ConstructionSupervisorDisaster ReliefVolunteerConstruction SkillsPower ToolsSafetyQuality StandardsCommunicationLeadershipResidential ConstructionPost Disaster