Construction Crew Lead

The Construction Crew Leader reports directly to the Construction Supervisor and provides leadership for house build project. This position is responsible for leading groups and individual volunteers in the construction of houses and property maintenance. 

Safety

• Maintain project safety in accordance with Habitat for Humanity of Omaha Safety Policy and Procedure Manual and OSHA Standards.
• Ensure volunteer compliance with the project safety plan.
• In the event of an accident, determine if it is an emergency and take the appropriate steps to ensure the safety of the individual, i.e., dial 911 if necessary and fill out an accident form in all cases.

Volunteers

• Teach and lead volunteer groups on a daily/weekly basis as needed.
• Ensure that volunteers and family partners have a great volunteer experience.
• Provide work assignments and instruction for volunteers. 

Quality 

• Oversee the construction of the project in accordance with the plans, specifications, HFHO, current edition of the IRC, and accepted industry standards of practice.
• Maintain and protect all tools, equipment, and materials while on the jobsite.
• Maintain a clean worksite.
• Ensure quality work per HFHO’s Standards Manual.

Cost

• Practice good stewardship with HFHO’s resources.
• Maintain assigned vehicle in good working order by coordination of service with the Construction Coordinator.
• Responsible for the maintenance and security of all assigned tools.
• Return tools to the proper storage location on a daily basis.

Schedule

• Assist the Construction Supervisor in meeting the project schedule. 
• Keep the Construction Superintendent informed of any conditions that negatively affect the build.

Project Organization & Administration

• Maintain good communication and harmonious relationships with other all HFHO staff, departments, and projects. 
• View your HFHO email account at least once per day.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications 

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each previously stated duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and ability necessary to succeed as a Construction Crew Leader.

Education

· A minimum of a high school degree, with some college preferred.

Experience

· One year of construction experience preferred. Prefer experience with framing, siding, and finish work.

· Experience leading groups or individuals.
 

Skills

· Individual must be a good communicator and have the ability to adapt to changing work conditions. 

· The ability to work on a team is critical. 

· Must be able to read and interpret construction documents. 

· Strong team leadership skills are needed. 

· Computer literacy is necessary. 

· A valid driver’s license and excellent driving record is essential.

 
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, use their hands to finger, handle and maneuver or feel objects, tools or controls. They must reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance themselves; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; must be able to talk and hear. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or more.  Vision requirements are that the employee must see well, either naturally or with correction, and must have good peripheral vision. The employee must be able to hear well either naturally or with correction.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee frequently works near heavy machinery. The employee will need to adjust the work depending on the number of volunteers that arrive. There is frequent exposure to wet, hot, cold and/or humid conditions, rough terrain and a toxic environment. The employee will predominantly be working outside. The noise level in the working environment may be very loud. 

Equal Opportunity Policy

Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (Habitat Omaha) actively recruits, employs, trains, compensates employees regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetics or veteran status.  In addition to federal law requirements, Habitat Omaha complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including workplace harassment.  

At Habitat Omaha, we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to do their best work.  Our vision is to see a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to live, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees.  Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion is clearly reflected in the work that we do externally in the community, as well as internally with our employment practices.