Assistant Construction Manager

*About Habitat:*Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Habitat partners with families in our community to help them build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable housing.
Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside other volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
Habitat for Humanity of Butte County (Habitat Butte) has built 51 homes since its founding 30 years ago.
Now, as a result of the devastating Camp Fire, we are significantly increasing the number of homes we build each year, with a goal of building 8-10 homes a year.
We are dependent on grants and charitable donations to finance our plans to get more affordable homes built in Butte County.
In addition to the construction side of our affiliate, we operate a ReStore that generates revenue through the sale of donated building and household items that supports the affiliate at-large.
*Job Title:* Assistant Construction Manager *General Description:* The Assistant Construction Manager is responsible for carrying out daily construction tasks and providing training, supervision, and support for volunteers and homebuyers on our job sites.
This position serves as a leader and coach for volunteers of all skill levels, and provides ongoing assistance to the Construction Manager to ensure that each project is run effectively, efficiently, and safely.
This position works closely with the Construction Manager in addition to the Operations Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, and Homeowner Services Manager.
The Assistant Construction Manager plays a critical role on the construction team.
*Major Responsibilities and Duties:* ➢ : ● Use knowledge and expertise to perform all aspects of construction ● Practice and oversee quality control for all aspects of construction ● Organize job sites and material storage areas to be clean and functional ● Use materials efficiently, keep materials properly stored, return unused materials ● Maintain tools and equipment, communicate any issues or needs ● Promptly communicate with Construction Manager regarding any on-site issues, updates from subs, material needs, deliveries, schedules, and inspections ● Set and meet specific goals for critical tasks ● Help to finish builds thoroughly and efficiently with no completion lists ➢ : ● Conduct daily safety trainings with volunteers and homebuyers ● Ensure that volunteers and homebuyers complete all required paperwork (waivers, login sheets, time-tracking forms, etc.
) ● Educate new volunteers about the Butte Habitat affiliate, its mission, and the Habitat for Humanity model, and thank them for their contribution and partnership ● Lead, supervise and coach volunteers and homebuyers in construction tasks ● Give clear direction and set a consistent standard of acceptable craftsmanship ● Ensure that volunteers and homebuyers are safe, productive, and in good spirits while on a Habitat job site ● Understand the elements that contribute to successful volunteers and help to ensure that volunteers have a consistently positive experience, thus motivating them to return ● Respond to specific skills and interests of individual volunteers and homebuyers ● Check volunteers’ work and provide positive feedback so jobs are done correctly ● Exercise appropriate involvement for each task: self-performing vs.
working with vs.
hands-off ● Foster positive homeowner / volunteer interactions and include the homeowners in the build process ● Treat partner families with respect and dignity, and strive to make their construction involvement meaningful ➢ : ● Plan task list and material lists for following day(s) and week(s) ● Prepare sites daily before volunteers arrive to ensure a productive day ● Maintain a safe, secure and healthy site by adhering to and enforcing the safety program ● Participate in construction and volunteer/homeowner services team meetings ● Regularly submit monthly construction expenses to the Accountant and allocate build costs to appropriate lots/projects *Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:* Physical requirements are those that are present in an outdoor construction environment, including hard-hat areas and exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noise.
Activities require maintaining physical condition necessary for lifting up to 75 pounds, team lifting up to 200 pounds, ability to work on wet or uneven surfaces, and the physical agility necessary to construct a home.
Sufficient visual acuity and ability to hear is necessary to assure safe operations and activities on work sites.
May be regularly exposed to high decibel noise, such as power tools and heavy equipment.
Tasks will require ability to operate motorized equipment.
Additional Physical Actions: Standing, Bending, Climbing ladders, Lifting bulk objects, Using a wheelbarrow, Repetitive manual actions associated with hand tools, computer work and driving.
*Qualifications Required:* ● Have an understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of Habitat for Humanity ● Minimum of 1-3 years verifiable experience in residential construction ● Knowledge and ability to properly use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment essential to the job function ● Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and construction documents ● Understanding of proper safety procedures and recognition of hazards ● Complete the Safety Awareness/Competent Person Certification course from Habitat International ● Certification in CPR / First Aid ● Must have a valid California Driver’s License and be insurable under affiliates automobile insurance policy ● Must pass a Criminal Background Check and a Sexual Offender Check ● Must legally be able to work in the United States *Skills and Abilities Desired:* ● Strong sense of personal accountability and follow-through ● Ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary ● Ability to stay organized, multi-task, and meet deadlines ● Demonstrate personal integrity, ethics, and respect of confidential information of staff, volunteers, and homeowners ● Ability to independently manage multiple activities ● A wide degree of creativity and latitude ● Ability to follow specific direction ● Ability to build effective working relationships with volunteers, donors, colleagues, and community partners ● Meticulous attention to detail ● Excellent communication skills ● Knowledge and compliance with OSHA standards ● Ability and willingness to work with a diverse group of volunteers ● Ability to teach and coach volunteers on the worksite ● Strong people skills, patient and tact in motivating volunteers ● Ability to step back and let volunteers do the work *Reports to:* Construction Manager *Typical Work Schedule:* Tuesday – Saturday, 7:30am–4:00pm *Hourly Wage or Salary:* $27.
00–$34.
00 an hour *Overall:*This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
Other duties, as assigned or deemed necessary by management, may be required.
Management reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.
The job description does not constitute a contract for employment, nor does it in any way alter the at-will employment relationship.
Habitat for Humanity of Butte County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, familial status, or ancestry.
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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Employee Date Job Type: Full-time Pay: $27.
00 - $34.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience level: * 1 year Schedule: * 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate: * Paradise, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person