Assistant Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

This position supports GDM Habitat’s Construction Operations neighborhood revitalization efforts.

Core Responsibilities :

Regular and predictable attendance is a required function of this position.

The Assistant Construction Manager has the following main duties :

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.

The Assistant Construction Manager works closely with Construction Managers to help lead volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and residents to safely complete home construction and or Rock the Block® repair projects (A Brush with Kindness, Critical Home Repairs and Weatherization).

An emphasis shall be placed on safety, quality and helping the field team maintain schedule adherence.

The Assistant Construction Manager may be paired with other construction staff on a job site to support that daily activity, or they could be leading a site independently.

When working independently, it is their responsibility for coordinating with other staff to have the right amount of material and tools on site to support the day’s activities.

Work closely with the Director of Construction Operations to ensure that their skills and competencies of the construction process are progressing.

As an Assistant Construction Manager you will be honing those skills so that you can become proficient in all aspects of home building and repairs and ultimately be confident in leading sites independently.

• Work closely with the Director of Construction to ensure that all trades, materials and labor are available and utilized in a timely manner to help stay on schedule for those projects that you are assigned to.
• 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.
• Assistant Construction Manager will support the warehouse and logistic activities as needed as well as support panel builds and ongoing construction operations activities.

Could be called on to fill in, in the event of other team members being gone on PTO etc.

• During Rock the Block® events, (typically minimum of 4 per year) the Assistant Construction Manager could be asked to help coordinate and lead the projects in conjunction with the number of volunteers and crew leaders to ensure adequate coverage for each project.
• Geographical service area to include Polk, Dallas and Jasper counties with an emphasis placed on the Des Moines metro area.

Day-to-day responsibilities :

• Work closely with Construction Managers, Director of Construction Operations and procurement department to ensure that materials are ready for daily volunteer activities
• Assess tools, equipment, supplies and volunteers needed to complete projects, on your own or in collaboration with Construction Operations team members, outside experts, and / or members of the construction team
• Work closely with Director of Construction Operations to communicate any updates relevant to the job site you are working on
• Communicate basic information about Habitat’s mission, programs and goals with volunteers, through regular meet and greets, end of day wrap up as well as general communication
• Work closely with volunteers to ensure that they are fully engaged in the projects and that they have a positive experience
• Provide regular updates to the Director of Construction Operations, documenting in a timely fashion the results of workdays and project status.

This will be done utilizing Procore, MS Project and other project management software tools

• Teach, lead and coach any AmeriCorps or long-term volunteers assigned to assist you
• Work to identify potential Core Crew leaders in cooperation with the Volunteer Engagement teams
• Other duties as assigned

Works Closely with :

Construction Operations team, Volunteer Engagement, Procurement and Family Services teams.

Time Requirements :

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

Requirements :

• Minimum one year experience in construction-related field or equivalent experience
• 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
• Self-starter / able to work at times independently without supervision
• Team player with ability to engage people of a wide variety of backgrounds and skills
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to work, walk and climb where necessary at GDM Habitat work sites
• Exchange ideas and convey detailed information accurately to staff, volunteers, subcontractors, community members and others
• Able to drive Habitat or personal vehicles to work sites and vendor locations in the our GSA
• 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.
• Convey clear, concise information to others, using verbal or other appropriate communication techniques.
• 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 work practices in all activities to avoid injuries and accidents
• Meet Habitat’s Competent Person requirements to fully support our Safety Values

Job Competencies

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

Build Solutions

Build a Safety Mindset

Build Faith And Family

Build as Stewards

Build with Heart