USE YOUR CONSTRUCTION SKILLS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIFE OF A FAMILY!

Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville, Inc. (HabiJax) is currently seeking a Construction Superintendent who has a heart for helping families in need of a hand up to build or improve a place they can call home. HabiJax is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global nonprofit housing organization seeking to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build safe affordable homes, communities, and hope.

Job Summary:

The Construction Superintendent works with the Construction Director to provide leadership for the affiliate’s new construction and rehabilitation build projects. The Construction Superintendent must be highly organized, motivated, and productive in completing home build projects in a quality, timely, and safe manner while staying within budget. This position is responsible for communicating and modeling the mission, vision, and values of Habitat for Humanity, and directly supervising all aspects of a build site to accomplish established goals.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position. The standard hours for this position are Monday through Friday 7am-4pm.

Work Location:

This position is based out of our Main Office at 2404 Hubbard Street in Jacksonville, Florida and works in the Jacksonville area.

Annual Salary:

The starting annual salary for this position is $50,000 to $65,000 per year commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute the building of quality homes from development through final construction in a timely, safe, and economical manner. Anticipate and identify project issues and risks.
• Monitor the activities of all construction workers on the construction site. Ensure job sites are kept clean and free of unnecessary hazards.
• Train, direct, and supervise Construction team members, volunteers, homebuyers, and subcontractors to successfully complete each build within a defined schedule and budget.
• Oversee the scheduling, delivery & use of materials, the quality of construction, worker productivity & compliance with building/safety codes.
• Schedule and manage subcontractors and suppliers in order to build homes on schedule and on time. Manage and inspect the quality of work that is performed by subcontractors.
• Coordinate with Family and Community Engagement Team Members, Construction Team Members, and Volunteer Team Leaders for adequate organization and supervision of volunteers.
• Review contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts and purchase order agreements. Ensure work performed by crews and subcontractors adhere to contract documents.
• Create punch lists to ensure prompt completion of projects. Ensure all construction related closing requirements are met. Implement and ensure compliance with project quality control processes.
• Manage compliance of construction activities with OSHA, EPA, Florida and Duval County building codes, ordinances, and regulatory statutes.
• Maintain positive relationships with HabiJax team members, homebuyers, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors and inspectors.
• Prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports as required.
• Be aware of and advocate for the mission, vision, and values of HabiJax and Habitat for Humanity.
• Perform additional duties as required and directed.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Education, Experience, and Job Requirements:

• 2 year degree or equivalent experience in a directly related field
• Minimum of 4 years residential home construction worksite management and scheduling experience
• Multi-family construction experience a plus
• Demonstrated ability to supervise effectively at all levels & with a variety of personalities
• Manage time effectively, multi-task & prioritize in order to meet established goals & deadlines
• Computer proficiency to include the use of Microsoft Office software applications
• Decisive, flexible & work well under pressure when faced with unexpected situations or delays
• Can analyze & resolve problems. Excellent organizational, leadership & communication skills
• Attention to detail and persistence in follow up; Strong sense of urgency
• Knowledge of construction practices and terminology. Ability to read and understand blueprints and construction documents
• Understand contracts, plans, construction methods & regulations
• Valid Driver’s License insurable by HabiJax’s insurance carrier
• Able to successfully pass a background and drug screening

Essential Job Competencies:

• **Coaching & Mentoring – **Enables co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement. Coaches others regardless of performance level. Shares specialized approaches and skills that will increase capabilities. Helps others identify key goals and use their talents to achieve those goals. Sees others’ potential and strengths and works to build on them. Takes time to observe behaviors that contribute to or detract from others’ success. Highlights performance strengths and weaknesses by giving factual, specific, non-judgmental feedback. Builds relationships with teammates so that coaching efforts are received in a positive, developmental manner. Takes steps to learn the work interests and career goals of teammates. Actively supports others stretching beyond their comfort levels and trying new techniques that may enhance success. Coaches for incremental, one-step-at-a-time improvements, offering praise and recognition as each step forward is made. Encourages repeating and building upon areas of strength and dissects areas that may be improved. Suggests methods and gives examples that provide a roadmap to improved performance. Models success behaviors, a high performance work ethic, and constant self-improvement.
• **Decision Making & Judgment – **Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks. Gathers data and others’ input when making decisions. Considers lessons learned from experience, differing needs, and the impact of the decision on others. Balances analysis, wisdom, experience, and perspective when making decisions. Finds solutions that are acceptable to diverse groups with conflicting interests and needs. Weighs the pros and cons of each option before making a decision and moving forward. Can explain the rationale for a decision. Makes necessary decisions even when information is limited or unclear. Learns from the consequences of decisions.
• Demonstrating Initiative – Proactively identifies ways to contribute to the organization’s goals and mission. Takes action on own to address problems and opportunities without being prompted. Able to achieve results and resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others. Does more than is expected or asked. Demonstrates a sense of urgency, motivation, and tenacity in achieving objectives. Pursues increased challenge and accountability in tasks. Takes responsibility for personal development and the realization of objectives. Remains determined in the face of obstacles or pressure.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Uses functional and technical knowledge and skills to perform job at a high level of accomplishment. Consistently illustrates subject matter expertise. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Keeps abreast of current developments. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Requires minimal supervision. Uses resources effectively. Has good judgment as to what information is significant and useable in each situation.
• **Planning & Organizing – **Coordinates ideas and resources to achieve goals. Identifies the sequence of tasks and the resources needed to achieve a goal and prioritizes key action steps. Anticipates the impacts and risks of decisions and actions. Seeks and uses others’ input about critical actions, timelines, sequencing, scope, methodology, expected outcomes, and priorities. Sees potential challenges and opportunities, and adjusts plans based on input. Creates realistic schedules for projects and follows them. Evaluates progress against schedule and goal. Monitors and evaluates social, fiscal, and political trends that affect the plan. Prepares strategies to deal with problems or drastic changes. Evaluates proposed actions and timelines against organizational mission and values. Integrates the current plan with other plans as needed to achieve the overall mission.

Benefits Offered:

• Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 50% match up to 6%
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, and Holidays