Assistant Construction Superintendent

Position: Assistant Construction Superintendent 1
Description

Assistant Construction Superintendent 1

Department:
Construction

Reports to:

Construction Site Superintendent

Location:

This position supports worksites in the Portland Metro area including Portland, East Portland, Gresham, Hillsboro, King City, and Lake Oswego.

Time Commitment:
Full-time;
Non-exempt

Level: D

Compensation: $21.37/hour to $26.17/hour;
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.

Final date to receive applications:

Your application is due by March 20th, 2026. 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 don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We recognize that requirements for educational and experience minimums create unnecessary barriers for under-served populations in pursuing employment opportunities in which they may be successful.

In considering this alongside our Equity practices, we have removed educational and experience minimum requirements to focus on candidates' abilities to excel based on the responsibilities of the position. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

Who You Are:

You are integral to Habitat for Humanity's goals of building more homes and better neighborhoods and communities throughout our service area. Your primary responsibility is to lead groups of volunteers to build homes at different phases of construction. Tasks that you may need to provide training on include but are not limited to site prep, framing, finish carpentry, interior and exterior paint, landscaping, clean up, and performing punch list work assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.

Daily on-site orientations and safety talks are presented by you. On occasion, participation in larger community projects and affiliate events is required, at times outside of the normal work week.

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 3,000 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, one warehouse, and numerous construction sites in Portland, Beaverton, 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.

Please visit our website and social media pages to learn more.

You'll be responsible for:

Volunteers and Partner Homeowners

* Lead and teach crews of volunteers in building homes

* Understand elements that contribute to successful volunteer experiences and help ensure that volunteers have a consistently safe, positive, encouraging environment, motivating them to return

* Ensure that communication with volunteers and partner homeowners is respectful, accurate, and timely

* Assist in identifying volunteer jobs/needs not currently filled, and satisfy needs with appropriate volunteers

* Lead small groups of volunteers, ensuring that they are well-utilized while on the work sites

* Use volunteer management techniques to facilitate positive experiences for volunteers and partner families working on site

* Collaborate with construction staff to identify skilled/enthusiastic volunteers and cultivate their involvement in Habitat's work (i.e. encourage them to consider being trained as regular site leaders and/or returning volunteers)

Construction

* Assist with hands-on construction tasks including, but not limited to, site prep, framing, roofing, finish carpentry, landscaping, and clean up
* "Fix" construction task performed below acceptable standards by volunteers

* Assist the Construction Supervisor in meeting the project schedule

* Keep the Construction Supervisor informed of any conditions that negatively affect the build

* Organize, inventory, and track tools and equipment for volunteers on the job sites, including PPE, safety equipment, and first aid kits

* Maintain a…