Construction Superintendent 1
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 60497 - 87721
Posted on:
26 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Construction Superintendent 1
Department: Real Estate Development & Construction
Reports to: Deputy Director of Construction
Time Commitment: Full Time exempt
Level: G
Compensation: $60497.00 - $74109.19 salaried*; 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 11/21/2025. We 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 dont believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.Habitat is an organization committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization which means that we recognize that sometimes the best candidate may have a less traditional background. We acknowledge that requirements foreducational and experience minimums create invisible barriers for historically oppressed populations in pursuit of employment. Combined with our equity practices we focus on candidates abilities to excel within the responsibilities of the position based on their experience found inside and outside formal education and/or work history. We welcome applicants from all communities and strongly encourage Black indigenous and people of color women people with disabilities immigrants and members of the LGBTQ community to apply for this position.
Who You Are:
Youre at your best when leading all phases of site constructionfrom 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. Youre skilled at reading and interpreting plans scopes of work and specifications and ensuring every detail is executed to high standards. Youre comfortable coordinating complex workflows directly managing multiple team members and keeping projects on scheduleespecially when collaborating with peers other departments subcontractors and volunteers.
You support your fellow team membersProject Manager Project Engineer and site staffby ensuring communication is clear timelines are met and challenges are proactively addressed. Youre excited to contribute to Habitat for Humanitys mission by delivering high-quality homes safely efficiently and on-time.
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 3000 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.
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.
Youll 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 youll 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 drivers license in good standing. The selected candidate will be required to submit their drivers 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 youll 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 departments 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:
We aim to offer competitive pay and benefits and are committed to equity and transparency in compensation. Basing compensation on a candidates willingness and/or ability to negotiate leads to inequities and bias in how employees are compensated particularly for historically oppressed groups. Instead we determine the best possible compensation offer based on base qualifications relevant experience internal equity and the candidates 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 $ 60497.00 to $74109.19 not exceed the range midpoint. The full range for this position is $60497.00 to 87721.00.
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 .
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.
Apply here: will begin reviewing applications on or after November 21st and hope to begin the screening and interview process in early December.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.
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- ProCore
- Microsoft Outlook
- Prolog
- Cost Control
- Construction Management
- Renovation
- OSHA
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
