Job Title:  Construction Superintendent 

Department: Construction

Reports to: Construction Director

Classification: Salary, Exempt

About Houston Habitat for Humanity:

Houston Habitat for Humanity, (Houston Habitat), is part of a global nonprofit organization that is committed to its mission that seeks to put God’s Love into action by bringing people together to build homes, community, and hope.

For the past 38 years Houston Habitat has partnered with families to overcome barriers to home ownership and address the shortage of affordable housing. Today, Houston Habitat is still committed to pursuing its vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Our charge is to help low-income Houstonians achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable home ownership.

Through shelter, we empower people to build a better future for themselves and their families by completing financial and home maintenance training, building homes alongside volunteers, and by purchasing their homes with an affordable mortgage.

Houston Habitat has fundamentally changed lives - building strength, stability, and self-reliance - right here in our community through new homeownership opportunities. Strong and stable families in self - sufficient homes create strong and stable communities.

The values that underpin and shape our work and approach are:

• Respect. Be open, transparent, and inclusive. Listen without judgment. Treat others as they desire to be treated—value differences.
• Accountability. Honor commitments or communicate if you cannot do so. Own your words, actions, and results.
• Effective Communication. Communicate with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Practice active listening—listen to understand, not to respond. Ask clarifying questions to gain and confirm understanding. Create a space where it is safe to speak.
• Mission Driven. Be intentional in using knowledge, expertise, and influence to advocate for and advance the mission.
• Entrepreneurial Attitude. Be a lifelong learner open to personal and professional development. Seek continuous improvement and transformative change, embracing innovation, strategic thinking, and agile execution.
• Leadership Mindset. Be courageous. Serve first, empowering, and uplifting others while demonstrating compassion and support. Create a joyful environment.

Mission

Houston Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to eliminate substandard housing in the city of Houston by helping low to moderate income families or individuals to earn a simple, decent home in which to live and raise their children.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Construction Superintendent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all of the activities of a construction site according to project blueprints and schedule plans. Coordinating subcontractors, performing quality control and safety checks, and providing on-site direction when preparing construction sites. Supervise the day-to-day activities, assess resources needed to complete house project according to budget.

Necessary qualifications include:

• Leadership qualities
• Ability to coordinate work tasks and to train others.
• Ability to work in multiple locations.
• Takes responsibility for construction/work outcome.
• Ability to effectively represent Houston Habitat for Humanity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Construction Superintendent Responsibilities -

• Understands & interprets all aspects of HHFH construction & design.
• Reads blueprints and inspects work in progress.
• Ensures workmanship according to specifications.
• Adheres to construction schedule & prevents delays.
• Understands the use of construction related material & tools incl. power tools.
• Ensure safety standards are followed.
• Develops and implements detailed schedules and production plans with budget and safety goals in mind.
• Partners with Planning, Project Management, and Construction Director to supervise, direct, and coordinate management of construction projects
• Considers staffing levels and timing considering building methodology as well as the availability of tools and equipment for each phase of the construction project.
• Interprets specifications.
• Supervises and coordinates subcontractors to monitor their compliance with subcontract terms.
• Confers & interacts with contractors.
• Schedules inspections.
• Handling of permits and inspections with local authorities.
• Great Problem-solving and decision making skills.
• Establishes 'Punch List' before move-in and ensure is completed before closing of house.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Employees & Volunteers -

• Leads & directs employees.
• Handles grievances.
• Directs, assists & motivates Construction House Leaders.
• Directs volunteers according to skill level.
• Prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
• Coaches volunteers members in the use of material and tools.
• Ensures that safety standards are always met during construction.
• Serves as a Construction House Lead when needed.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• BS I (High School or GED with equivalent experience).
• Two to four years’ experience
• Advanced language skills both oral & written.
• Moderate to Advanced math skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a sense of community service/helping others.
• Upholds organizational values & follows policies and procedures.
• Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Observes safety and security procedures, reports unsafe conditions and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Supports everyone’s effort to succeed.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs., stand, squat, bend, climb, crouch, crawl, and use of tools.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions {hot, humid, rain, and cold). Moderate noise level.