Construction Foreman

Description

Housing Kitsap is committed to providing affordable housing and building connections within our community throughout Kitsap County. We are looking for a talented and motivated Construction Supervisor/Foreman to join our Self-Help Housing team. Strong organization and leadership skills are a must.

What You'll Do:

• Follow and enforce the Building Group Membership and Labor Agreement guidelines.
• Mentor and guide self-help housing participants during the building process
• Foster teamwork to show the importance of each Member's role within the decision-making process and success of the group.
• Write tasks to be completed with time frames and responsible person for completing tasks.
• Treat each member fairly and be consistent with your actions and activities.

Site Responsibilities

• Maintain job site safety and compliance with codes and regulations
• Coordinate site activities.
• Prepare building permits.
• Prepare budgets for material and subcontractor purchases.
• Maintain tool and equipment inventory.
• Take proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
• Coordinate and oversee the timely and successful completion of subcontractor efforts, which includes specifications, timelines, and performance clauses.
• Maintain appropriate communications with subcontractors to answer questions and resolve problems. Negotiate contract modifications.
• Promote cost-effective use of the organization's resources. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality standards.

Purchasing and Inventory Control

• Inventory and determine supply and equipment needs on a timely and consistent basis.
• Check deliveries against POs' to assure they meet specifications, quantity, and quality.
• Monitor invoices to assure proper payment.
• Work with Rural development during their site visits and for general inquiries.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in residential construction and leadership
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Must be adept at handling multiple tasks and responsibilities; have the ability to effectively change priorities quickly and to work cooperatively and proactively with department members to accomplish goals.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specification sheets, and materials associated with residential house construction.
• Ability to work with diverse teams, including first-time home builders
• Commitment to community-focused work
• Five years in the trades, One Year as a job site supervisor is desirable.
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver's license throughout employment with a fully insurable driving record and current auto insurance.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• High School diploma or GED required

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher level of education with emphasis on vocational skills such as carpentry, drafting, or mechanics.
• Specialized training