We are looking for a few skilled crew leaders.
Are you:
- in need of construction management skills to build your resume?
- an experienced builder that wants to share your knowledge with others?
Leadership of volunteers on the construction site is critical to completing our home builds on budget. Crew leader volunteers will be trained to assist Construction Manager in leading and training construction volunteers as well as learning and passing on the mission of Fauquier Habitat. In addition, they will provide direct supervision of projects and ensure that goals established by the Fauquier Habitat Construction staff are achieved. ****Applicants will be interviewed and evaluated prior to being assigned to this volunteer role.
Reports To:
- Construction Project Manager (CPM) and Assistant Construction Superintendent
Responsibilities:
- Maintain site safety through modeling of safety practices and guidelines as dictated by OSHA and the Fauquier Habitat Construction Staff
- Teach and lead a crew of 2-10 volunteers of varying experience levels on any given component of the building process
- Provide positive guidance and supportive communication to the volunteers
- Assist CPM with logistics of preparation for the work day i.e, where to report, (warehouse or job), loading of materials, tools and equipment on FHFH work vehicle, and be responsible to use FHFH vehicle for the day’s work.
- Assist with all aspects of the home building process, and ensure that each house is constructed according to the approved plans and all sustainable building program requirements that FHFH has registered and committed to completing for certification(s).
- Assist in loading and unloading of building materials and tools on site as needed
- Properly maintain all tools and equipment and immediately report any losses or damages to the CPM
- Lead in organized work habits and clean-up on assigned task, Coordinate and assist with set-up for the next work day and leading clean-up of entire site at end of day
Time Commitment:
- Commit to leading volunteer crews as available, necessary, and scheduled at least twice a month to be considered active
- Arrive early to the build location to prepare for volunteers
Training:
- On Site training by Construction Staff or paid Sub-contractors, as scheduled
- Training will focus on providing optimum experience on the build sites for all volunteers as well as job site safety
Preferred Qualifications:
- Positive team player with ability to motivate and lead
- Ability to be on one’s feet for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend, squat, lift and make repetitive motions
- Be willing to work outside
