Construction Site Lead

Posting Description

The Construction Site Lead (internally titled Construction Project Lead) is a hands‑on construction role responsible for leading day‑to‑day activities on the job site. This position plays a vital role in advancing Habitat Mid Ohio’s mission by training and leading partner families and volunteers in the direct construction of safe, simple, and well‑constructed homes. With a strong focus on on‑site leadership, material coordination, and quality control, the Construction Site Lead ensures tasks are completed efficiently to maintain project momentum.

This role is physically active and requires construction expertise, as well as the ability to foster a positive, productive environment for volunteers. This position will support both owner‑occupied home repair projects and new build construction projects based on the needs of Habitat Mid Ohio.

• Perform and oversee the daily construction activities to complete owner‑occupied repair projects and new homes projects.
• Facilitate a quality experience for individual volunteers and volunteer groups onsite.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes and adhere to HFHMO building standards and plans.
• Submit daily and weekly status reports and project plans using construction management programs (currently Procore) and other Microsoft products.
• Educate and train general volunteers and partner families in HFHMO construction practices and techniques.
• Update the Construction Superintendents and Logistics Manager on current build issues and request any needed items for efficient completion of projects.

• Follow, teach, and uphold safe building practices with volunteers on job sites according to HFHMO Safety Manual and OHSA standards.
• Complete daily safety site audits and safety huddles to ensure site safety for all onsite and proper documentation.
• Maintain all safety and training requirements as dictated by the Construction Superintendents, Construction Director, and Safety Manager.

• Assist in special projects including Playhouse Program, wall panel building, and ‘Rock the Block’ events.
• Complete warranty work on existing HFHMO homes/repair projects.
• Assist with facilities maintenance at multiple HFHMO buildings.
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed by the Construction Director or Superintendents.

• Must have extensive, hands‑on experience in various aspects and phases of residential home construction and repairs.
• Sound construction management abilities and a minimum of three years residential construction experience in remodeling, repairs, and/or education.
• Interpersonal, planning, organizational, and communication skills are requisite.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people while coordinating multiple tasks.
• Must be willing to work closely in partnership with staff, partner families, subcontractors, and volunteers.
• Must have good people skills and patience in being a teacher and facilitator.
• Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, maintaining overall construction process and schedules utilizing Microsoft products and construction management software such as Procore.
• Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and will experience frequent bending, squatting, lifting, and repetitive motion. Position also requires regular walking on uneven ground, rocks/gravel, unleveled footing, etc.
• This position will be exposed to extremes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, etc).
• Ability to drive HFHMO vehicles (CDL not required) and a good driving record with no greater than four points on BMV record.
• This position is a Tuesday‑Saturday work week with occasional flexible schedules for evenings.

• Salary range: $45,000 to $57,000 annually + discretionary bonus opportunity.
• Paid Time Off program + paid holidays.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) – a generous portion is paid by Habitat Mid Ohio.
• $2,500 annual employer‑funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) account.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
• 401(k) enrollment upon 6 months of employment: 50% employer match up to 6% of salary.
• Monthly cell phone stipend or…