Senior Crew Leader

JOB SUMMARY:ÂThe Senior Crew Leader Position supportsÂHabitat Chicagoâs missionÂbyÂleading assigned tasks ensuring safe construction practices engaging volunteers and engaging with stakeholders around Habitat Chicagoâs mission.ÂUnder the direction of the Site Supervisor the Senior Crew LeaderÂassistsÂin running theÂdailyÂbuild siteÂoperationsÂincluding completing the dayâs work plan solvingÂproblemsÂand ensuring volunteers and homebuyers have a meaningful experience and are satisfied with their involvement. They build relationships with volunteers and homebuyers while instructing coaching and encouraging participation in the construction process andÂmaintainingÂfocus on our three on-site priorities: safety productivity and fun. Please note that this is a temporary fixed-term position available only from April to November.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Key Responsibility:ÂConstruction ProgressÂ(70%)ÂÂ

TheÂSenior Crew LeaderÂplaysÂa centralÂroleÂin progressing the construction of all Habitat ChicagoÂproperties.ÂThis includesÂcompleting tasks associated with assigned construction milestones coordinating resource needs with Site Supervisor andÂcomplying withÂdefined quality and safety goals.ÂÂ

Since HabitatÂChicagoâsÂunique volunteer-based workforceÂisÂintegralÂtoÂadvancing construction progress theÂSenior Crew Leader willÂalsoÂbe responsible forÂutilizingÂthe âtell/show/doâ modelÂtoÂtrainÂandÂinstruct volunteersÂmodelingÂappropriate and safe use of tools and equipmentÂandÂhelping toÂmentorÂnew team membersÂ(including volunteer crew leaders internsÂetc)ÂonÂeffectiveÂvolunteer engagementÂstrategies and construction techniques.

Key Responsibility: Safety Management (15%)Â

Safety is a top priority on Habitat ChicagoâsÂbuildÂsites. The Senior Crew Leader willÂbe responsible forÂparticipatingÂin required safetyÂtrainingsÂdemonstratingÂappropriate useÂof Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) modeling safe build site behavior and identifying/addressing known safety hazards.ÂÂ

Key Responsibility: Quality Management (15%)

Habitat Chicago producesÂhigh quality homes for our buyers. As such theÂSenior Crew Leader willÂbe responsible forÂmeetingÂquality standards and tolerances defined byÂthe Program Manager and upheld by theÂSite SupervisorÂperformingÂrework as necessary andÂperformingÂwarranty workÂon previously completed homesÂas assigned.

Organizational Expectation: Leadership and TeamworkÂ

As a member of the Habitat Chicago team the Senior Crew LeaderÂcontributes to a collaborative value-driven organizational culture. TheyÂmaintainÂa team-first mindset support colleagues across departments andÂparticipateÂin organization-wide events and initiatives as needed.ÂThe role requires consistent engagement with volunteers staff donors community partners and program participants modeling excellent customer service communication and mission-driven professionalism in all interactions.Â

Organizational Expectation: Professional growth and skill developmentÂ

TheÂSenior Crew LeaderÂembraces opportunities for continual growth and adapts to evolving business needs. TheyÂdemonstrateÂflexibility curiosity and a willingness to take on new challenges and tasks by contributing to special projects and initiatives as needed.ÂÂ

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties nor required skills. Employees may occasionally perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities to meet the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Foundational knowledge of homebuilding means and methods
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with industry-standard construction safety management practices
• Familiarity with industry-standard construction standards and tolerances
• Ability to work well under pressure and with changing priorities
• Ability to work independently when necessary while knowing when to seekÂadditionalÂadvice
• Ability toÂutilizeÂconstruction power tools and equipment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability toÂpatiently and supportively instruct and guide those unfamiliar with new tasks (e.g. new crew leaders volunteers or non-construction staff participating on site)Â
• Willingness to use organizational technology and project management information systems
• Ability and willingness to engage with new diverse people daily for the majority of theÂwork day
• Interpersonal and cultural competency skillsÂfacilitatingÂcollaboration with a wide spectrum of people

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Prior experience on a Habitat Chicago build site
• Experience engaging volunteers
• Understanding of the Habitat for Humanity mission and operations

Education and Experience

• At least two years of work experience in a professional setting preferably in construction or a related industry.
• Of the two years of work experience one must be in a construction-related trade.
• The other year of experience can be met with anÂadditionalÂyear of trade work or a year of coaching mentoring teaching or leading groups of people.

Even if youÂdonâtÂmeet all the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply if this is a role thatÂgetsÂyou excited. Let us know what you bring to the table that we may be overlooking.

Hourly;Â$25.00/hour depending on experience. 30 vacation/sick/personal days per year. 90%ÂemployerÂpaid health insurance: access to dental life and 401k plans.