Job Description
The Field Manager II (FMII) will oversee the work that is performed by Habitat carpentry crews. The FMII ensures that construction best-practices are upheld, quality standards are achieved, and safety protocols and regulations are correctly observed. The FMII works to level-up the skills of Habitat's carpentry site crews. FMII manages assigned carpentry crews to deliver projects that are completed safely, efficiently and meet Habitat standards.
Required meetings: Monthly all-staff meeting, weekly departmental meeting
Personal tools required: Basic Carpentry Hand Tools
Your Work Schedule:
40 hours/week
Expectation to work one Saturday shift each QTR
Responsibilities
Key Responsibility: Manage Field Work (75% of time)
- Regularly visit all assigned active work sites to ensure that crews perform work safely, meet work-quality expectations; complete projects on-time and on-budget
- Communicate effectively with people at all levels
- Oversee a variety of field work concurrently: ranging from new construction, rehab, and repair
- Ensure that assigned sites prioritize worker and client health and safety; train carpentry team to appropriately implement safety procedures
- In partnership with other Field Manager, allocate staff members with proper safety equipment, tools, vehicles, work and storage space required to perform their duties
- Train carpentry team to level up skills
- Advise on project scheduling and assignments
- Advise on projects that require complex carpentry solutions, planning, and oversite
Key Responsibility: Staff Management (25% of time)
- Supervise assigned carpentry staff
- Support Director of Repair with carpentry hires
- Coach site carpentry crews on skills, task planning and management, crew leadership, and construction best practices
- Provide prompt and professional performance feedback, training, and follow-up for members of site crews; conduct annual and mid-year evaluations as required.
- Collaborate with Director of Repair and Construction Teams Filed Manager I on trainings and continuing education opportunities for site crews
- Develop carpentry skill standards that outline career development pathways for carpentry staff
- Train and support site crews in the best approaches for successful volunteer engagement; advise Build and Volunteer Dept leadership on the best use of volunteers in various areas
- Contribute to creation and management of weekly staff schedule
- Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to: support repairs team with home inspections and development of work scopes as needed
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong hands-on carpentry background working in a residential construction setting, minimum of 10 years of related field experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing direct reports
- Demonstrated ability to oversee a variety of concurrent projects with ability to modulate between attention-to-detail and big-picture goals
- Effective communication, planning, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated experience managing tasks and projects
- Basic computer and tech competencies: ability to check and send emails, operate a tablet/iPad to utilize project management programs and communication software
- Understanding of the Habitat for Humanity philosophy and the desire to promote it
- Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with volunteers and in diverse populations
- Ability to maintain posture of respect and compassion when working with people who are in difficult life circumstances
- Valid driver's license with no major violations in the last 3 years
Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- Ability to read drawings
- Understands project budgets and scopes
- Understanding of energy efficiency and house-as-a system best practices
- Knowledge of or experience in a variety of building trades: plumbing, electric, HVAC, masonry, roofing
- Familiarity with local building codes and permitting process
Physical Requirements to Perform Duties:
- Ability to perform all construction duties, such as: lifting up to 50 lbs; working in unconditioned workspaces in the heat of summer and cold of winter
- Comfortable working at heights and on ladders and scaffolding
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience.
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How to Apply
Please send your resume and salary requirements through our website: https://www.habitatphiladelphia.org/careers/