Construction Production Lead
Olympia, WA
| Employer: | Habitat for Humanity International |
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The production lead manages the daily operations of their assigned build site, monitoring and maintaining lookaheads and volunteer forecasts to create weekly and daily work plans, solving problems, completing requests and handling materials, and driving safety standards. The production lead is principally responsible for the execution of in-house work, but they also support subcontractor management as needed. They champion a welcoming site and prepare staff and volunteer crew leaders to help ensure all volunteers and homebuyers have a meaningful experience and are satisfied with their involvement. RESPONSIBILITIES Key Responsibility: Site Operations (65%) The production lead is responsible for the coordination of day-to-day operations of assigned build sites, ensuring on-schedule, quality, safe production. They are principally responsible for self/volunteer-performed activities, but support the site manager in subcontractor management. Key Responsibility: Site Culture and Safety (15%) The production lead ensures their assigned build sites are inclusive, welcoming, accountable, and safety-focused environments that offer meaningful, mission-focused experiences for all staff, homebuyers, and volunteers. Key Responsibility: Crew Leader Training and Personnel Management (20%) The production lead is responsible for effectively preparing staff and volunteer crew leaders, and for managing and developing their direct reports. Key Responsibility: Leadership, Teamwork, and Inclusivity As a key team member, the production lead contributes to overall organizational health through positive collaboration, leadership, personal integrity, and a commitment to equity and inclusion. REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience At least four years of residential construction experience in a professional setting At least one year of management/supervisory experience in a professional setting Substantial experience in teaching, customer service, volunteer management, or similar focus Preferred: Formal construction training (project management, safety management, means and methods, etc.) Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Detailed knowledge of residential construction documents, building practices, sequencing, and code compliance Ability and willingness to learn and teach construction skills and tasks Organized and self-starting with the ability to prioritize for scheduled and unexpected deadlines Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills with an ability work constructively with a variety of people and abilities Knowledge of and demonstrable ability to teach adult learners Patient, optimistic, "can-do" attitude Adequately proficient with common technology (laptop, email, calendars, word processing, etc.) Ability to pass a background and reference check Commitment to the South Puget Sound Habitat mission and core values and a willingness to embrace and enhance non-traditional volunteer-centric building practices Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Familiarity with regional and state building/developer requirements (e.g. prevailing wage, environmental reviews, permitting, inspections, etc.) DETAILS Reports to: Site Manager Supervises: Direct: 1-3 FT Crew Leaders; additionally, periodic Volunteer Crew Leaders Hours: 40 hours per week. Construction site hours are Tuesday-Saturday, and typically 7am - 3pm. Compensation: Hourly: Position range: $24.04-$33.17 per hour (equivalent of $50,000-$69,000 annually); expected hire range: $27-28 per hour (equivalent of $56,160-$58,240 annually). APPLY Please read the full job description and submit your cover letter and resume through the portal found at: spshabitat.org/learn-more/careers by Jan. 15, 2025. No phone calls, please. #LI-aff | |