Assistant Construction Superintendent 2
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Department: Construction
Reports to: Construction Site Superintendent
Location: This position supports worksites a process the Portland Metra area including Portland, East Portland, Gresham, Hillsboro, King City, and Lake Oswego.
Time Commitment: Full-time, Non-exempt
Level: F
Compensation: $26.44/hour to $32.39/hour; We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, life insurance, paid family and medical leave, and more.
*For details on the compensation, see Your Compensation section below.
Application Deadline:
Your application is due by August 22nd, 2025We will not actively screen applications received after the deadline. Review of late applications is conducted at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Note to Candidates:
We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in
finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less
traditional background. We recognize that requirements for educational and experience minimums create unnecessary barriers for under-served populations in pursuing employment opportunities in which they may be successful. In considering this alongside our Equity practices, we have removed educational and experience minimum requirements to focus on candidates' abilities to excel based on the responsibilities of the position. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.
Who You Are:
You are responsible for supporting the organization's home building goals. Your weekly duties include leading future homebuyers and volunteers in performing in-house construction activities, including site preparation, foundation systems, rough framing, window and door installation, weatherproofing, siding, painting, flooring installation, millwork installation, interior painting, and landscaping. You will interact with Habitat staff, volunteers, homebuyers, subcontractors, Habitat partners and City inspectors.
Who we are:
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, one warehouse, and numerous construction sites in Portland, Beaverton, 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:
Volunteers and Partner Homeowners
- Lead and teach crews of volunteers in building homes
- Ensure appropriate safety practices at all times
- Teach needed skills to new volunteers
- Conduct regular quality control inspections
- Assist in the training of Crew Leads and volunteers
- Understand elements that contribute to successful volunteers and help ensure that volunteers have a consistently positive, encouraging environment, motivating them to return
- Ensure that communication to volunteers and partner homeowners is respectful, accurate, and timely
- Assist in identifying volunteer jobs/needs not currently filled and satisfy needs with appropriate volunteers
Construction
- Perform all hands-on construction tasks as directed
- Repair/redo any construction task performed below acceptable standards by volunteers
- Suggest potential advantageous building practices and material cost savings opportunities to management as identified
- Assist in the supervision of all site preparation and layout
- Assist in the supervision of job sites on each designated workday and work to ensure construction is accomplished in accordance with approved permits and plans; assist in ensuring that proper plan details and codes are followed
- Assist in ensuring that Site safety inspections, Daily Log, Observations, Incidents, Quality and Safety Inspections are updated daily in Procore
- Assist in training volunteers and partner homeowners about construction tasks and appropriate safety measures
- Respond to homeowner warranty complaints and perform repairs
To be successful in this role, you'll:
- Ability to effectively work with, manage, and lead volunteers
- Excel at multi-tasking various projects and deadlines; attention to detail a must
- Excellent oral communication skills; effective with diverse audiences
- 2+ years experience in the construction/contracting business, especially as a carpenter or framer
- Valid drivers' license and reliable transportation
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:
- Any qualifying combination of education, certification, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
- Accustomed to working with digital tools that streamline efficiency or have the willingness to learn and implement this new skillset
- Bi-lingual in Spanish
Your work environment and physical demands:
- Your workday will generally be located at an assigned construction site, but may vary based on your department's needs
- 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.
Your Work Schedule:
- 40-hour work week, generally Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday 7:30am-3:30pm
Your Compensation:
We aim to offer equitable pay and benefits and are committed to transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on a candidate's willingness and/or ability to negotiate leads to inequities and bias in how employees are compensated.
We determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, and the candidate's competencies for the role demonstrated during the hiring process. Successful candidates are typically hired within the first half of the Pay Range and receive scheduled incremental increases. When starting in this position, your compensation will generally be between $26.44 per hour to $32.39 per hour. The full range for this position is $26.44 per hour to $38.34 per hour.
Your Benefits Package:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 100% employer-paid health insurance premium (medical, vision, alternative care, prescriptions) for employee; 50% paid for dependents
- 100% employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- 100% employer-paid dental insurance for employee; 50% paid for dependents
- 100% employer-paid disability insurance
- 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)
- 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 HR@habitatportlandregion.org.
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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If offered the position, and prior to starting work, you will be asked to complete a background check that includes a criminal record history record and motor vehicle record. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your suitability for this position.
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified people for all our positions in a manner that does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
This job description is intended as a guideline only and does not limit in any way the duties or responsibilities of any employee. Nothing herein shall be construed as a contract of employment, expressed or implied. All employment is terminable at will, with or without cause.
- Location:
- Portland
- Job Type:
- FullTime