Construction Superintendent 1

You’re at your best when leading all phases of site construction—from breaking ground, through infrastructure and vertical construction, to final inspections and move-in. You oversee all on-site activity, including scheduling, supervising trades, quality inspections, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. You’re skilled at reading and interpreting plans, scopes of work, and specifications, and ensuring every detail is executed to high standards. You’re comfortable coordinating complex workflows, directly managing multiple team members, and keeping projects on schedule—especially when collaborating with peers, other departments, subcontractors, and volunteers.

You support your fellow team members—Project Manager, Project Engineer, and site staff—by ensuring communication is clear, timelines are met, and challenges are proactively addressed. You’re excited to contribute to Habitat for Humanity’s mission by delivering high-quality homes safely, efficiently, and on-time.

At Habitat for Humanity Portland Region we believe that everyone deserves a stable and affordable place to call home. Founded in 1981, we have built and repaired homes in partnership with over 3,000 people across the Portland region. Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and operates out of three offices, four brick-and-mortar stores, multiple one warehouse, and construction sites in Portland, Hillsboro, King City, Gresham, and Lake Oswego.


Habitat Portland Region is intentional about building a healthy and thriving organizational culture and envisions a community of staff, partners, volunteers, and donors who are deeply committed to equitable and anti-racist practices in every facet of our organization. All of our staff engage in continual learning and seek ways to operationalize equitable practices. Our Equity Statement and Cultural Compact are living, breathing documents that we continually work toward.

Please visit our website and social media pages to learn more.

You’ll be responsible for:
Daily Site Operations and Management 30%
* Lead all site construction activities for assigned site(s) to take a Habitat development from breaking ground, through site development and vertical construction, to certificates of occupancy and homebuyer move-in.
* Supervise Habitat team members assigned to the site.
* Collaborate with the project management team to identify and deliver any required training to ensure the site team members’ success
* Lead regular pre-construction meetings according to established procedures and requirements.
* Work with site team members to create a positive, safe, and productive experience for volunteers.
* Participate in project, departmental, and organizational meetings.

Safety, Quality & Compliance 20%
* Learn and comply with all Habitat and OSHA safety standards and procedures to ensure a safe worksite.
* Conduct quality inspections on all work according to established procedures and requirements.
* Lead regular site safety meetings according to established procedures and requirements.

Project Management 40%
* Coordinate all activities closely with the project management team, including the Project Manager, Project Engineers, and Deputy Director of Construction.
* Schedule and supervise all trades working on site.
* Keep project schedule updated per established requirements: weekly during site development phase, daily during the vertical construction phase. Work with the project team and site staff to identify and address any potential delays.
* Gain and maintain a thorough understanding of all project requirements, plans, and specifications.
* Participate in established review process for plans, scopes of work, and contracts.
* Review completed work and associated invoices to determine if invoices are ready for payment.

Volunteer & Homebuyer Engagement 10%
* Determine the scopes of work to be completed by volunteers.
* In partnership with Assistant Superintendent(s), create a positive, safe, and productive experience for volunteers.
* In partnership with Assistant Superintendent(s), create a positive learning environment for homeowners when they are on site
* Communicate and coordinate with the Homeownership Team within Habitat to provide updates on project schedule to allow for timely home sales

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring**:
* 5+ years of field management experience in Residential or Commercial Construction of increasing scope and responsibility
* Familiarity and direct experience with project management and scheduling
* Proven ability to take a project from plans to a completed structure, including reading blueprints, preparing material take-offs, and extensive knowledge of all phases of residential, multifamily construction
* Working knowledge of the current Oregon Residential Specialty Code (ORSC)
* Excellent math skills pertaining to daily work
* Ability to assess the capabilities of others and teach basic construction techniques to homeowners and volunteers with various levels of skills and experience.
* Strategic thinking with the ability to adapt to changes
* Excellent oral communication skills; effective with diverse audiences
* Commitment to affordable housing development and the mission of Habitat
* Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing. The selected candidate will be required to submit their driver’s license for a motor vehicle record check.

**Any combination of formal education, paid work experience, unpaid/volunteer experience, and life experience will be considered.
To be considered above and beyond the average candidate in this role, you’ll also bring :
* Certification or Degree in any of the following: Building Construction Technology; Construction Management; Construction Project Management
* Licensed Journey-level worker in any of the following trades: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical
* Experience in architectural design; or drafting other technical drawings/specifications related to residential construction (mechanical, electrical, or plumbing, structural, civil)
* Experience working with volunteers

Additional certifications such as the Sustainable Home Professional certification or OSHA 30
Experience with Procore and/or Smartsheets
* Bilingual in Spanish
* Your work environment and activities:
* Your workday will generally be located at an assigned construction site and may vary based on your department’s needs. The assigned construction site is subject to change within the Portland metro area and the surrounding region.
* This position is very active and requires climbing ladders as well as considerable standing, bending, reaching, and kneeling in awkward and tiring positions during varying weather conditions.
* Activities may include frequently lifting, moving, and/or loading items over 50 pounds with mechanical or co-worker assistance.
* While in the job site trailer, you will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
* Occasionally, you will travel between other Habitat locations or temporary worksites.

Your Work Schedule:
* 40-hour work week, generally Monday - Friday 7:00 am-3:30 pm

Your Compensation:
* The full range for this position is $60,497.00 to 87,721.00.

Your Benefits Package:
* We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
* 100% employer-paid premium for health insurance (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents
* 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
* 100% employer-paid premium for dental insurance for employee; 50% premium paid for dependents
* Generous paid time off: starting at three weeks of Vacation time; two weeks of Sick time; 11 paid holidays; paid birthday off
* 3% matching 403(b) retirement savings plan
* Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
* Disability insurance
* Life insurance
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What to expect when you apply:
We strive to ensure our hiring process is accessible to all applicants. We know your time is valuable and want to acknowledge the time it can take to apply for a position. We ask you to submit your resume, cover letter, and provide three professional references using our online application. If you need assistance or accommodations in submitting your application or throughout the hiring process, please contact [email protected].

Candidates are reviewed by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a screening phone call or virtual meeting. The final round of candidates will be invited to interview in-person with the hiring team. Occasionally we may request that finalists complete a second round of in-person interviews. We appreciate the time and effort that you put into this process.
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