Job Description
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
Job Tags
Contract work, For subcontractor,