Job Description

Are you a skilled construction professional with a passion for building stronger communities? Habitat for Humanity of Dane County (HFHDC) is looking for a Site Superintendent to lead the daily construction operations of our affordable homebuilding projects. If you thrive on coordinating teams, staying on schedule, and making a difference, this could be the job for you!

What You’ll Do : As a Site Superintendent, you’ll be the go-to person on the build site—managing projects, ensuring safety, and keeping things running smoothly. You’ll work with volunteers, subcontractors, inspectors, AmeriCorps members, and Habitat Dane staff to bring homes to life.

POSITION PURPOSE

The primary responsibility of this position is to coordinate and oversee the daily construction operations required to build affordable homes in accordance with HFHDC goals and practices. This includes ensuring the safety of everyone on site, regardless of their status as a volunteer, contractor, employee or other, as well as meeting deadlines and budgets. Habitat works year-round throughout Dane County, offering consistent employment through all seasons.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Construct Homes Safely and Efficiently:

• Ensure HFHDC sites meet all safety & building regulations and work complies with company policies; communicate and enforce with volunteers, subcontractors and other personnel
• Oversee multiple simultaneous and/or complex construction projects to meet organizational targets
• Follow schedule created by construction manager; must be able to maintain 3-4 week look ahead. Must plan for maximum use of available skills and resources.
• Conduct daily site inspections and assessments to identify potential issues, develop solutions, and ensure work is performed to meet industry standards
• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors/vendors, Construction Manager, and HFHDC team members to update project progress, address concerns, and maintain positive working relationships
• Serve as the primary contact for subcontractors, inspectors and vendors to coordinate work and meet scheduling milestones
• Effectively engage and supervise skilled and unskilled labor in all facets of home construction; play an active role in recruitment and retention of key construction volunteers
• Maintain a clean, organized worksite, including storage and trash receptacles; monitor erosion control and protect homeowner property from damage

Schedule and Benefits

Full-time 

• 401(k) matching up to 4% Habitat Match
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Consistent, year-round work
• 8 hour shift
• Tuesday to Saturday

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of residential construction experience, including expert knowledge of all phases of residential construction, the ability to read blueprints/house plans, diagnose and solve on-site challenges, plan several steps ahead, and teach others how to successfully complete construction tasks
• Understand and appreciate the mission of HFHDC and willing to actively support the growth and advancement of the organization
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and time management, working between multiple projects, while maintaining a strong attention to detail
• Must be able to determine the appropriate tools/equipment for various construction tasks and utilize them according to safety guidelines
• Possess the ability and patience to coach skilled and unskilled laborers in all facets of home construction
• Comfort speaking in front of small groups
• Timeliness, dependability and an ability to work unsupervised are critical for this position
• Proficient and successful use of various technical programs for business/construction purposes including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications (including Teams) and Asana/Buildertrend/other build software

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Required to lift 60-80 pounds on a regular basis and will experience frequent bending, squatting, lifting and repetitive motion. Must be capable of climbing ladders & scaffolds and working from heights. This position will be working outside year-round and must be adaptable to extreme changes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.) and able to navigate uneven terrain.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of residential construction experience required

Education

• Requires a minimum of a four-year high school diploma or equivalent
  
   

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

• Driver’s license and clean record required

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Habitat Dane is committed to equal opportunity. Employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by law in any employment-related decision, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. 

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