Job Description
Position Title: Construction Site Lead (Official Title: Construction Project Lead)
Employment Status: Hourly, Non Exempt
Reports to: Construction Superintendent
Position Location: Various project sites within HFHMO service area (Franklin/Licking/Madison Counties)
About Habitat MidOhio
Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio (Habitat MidOhio), is an Ohio non-profit housing organization working to solve the affordable housing crisis in the Central Ohio region. Established in 1987, Habitat MidOhio serves the communities of Franklin, Licking, and Madison Counties.
Mission Statement: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity – MidOhio brings people together to inspire hope, build homes, empower families, and develop communities.
Vision Statement: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Habitat MidOhio’s North Star: We are a leader in connecting people to opportunity and hope through obtaining and maintaining affordable housing.
Job Summary:
The Construction Site Lead (internally titled Construction Project Lead) is a hands-on construction role responsible for leading day-to-day activities on the job site. This position plays a vital role in advancing Habitat MidOhio’s mission by training and leading partner families and volunteers in the direct construction of safe, simple and well-constructed homes. With a strong focus on on-site leadership, material coordination, and quality control, the Construction Site Lead ensures tasks are completed efficiently to maintain project momentum. This role is physically active and requires construction expertise, as well as the ability to foster a positive, productive environment for volunteers. This position will support both owner-occupied home repair projects and new build construction projects based on the needs of Habitat MidOhio.
Day to Day:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Construction (80%)
- To perform and oversee the daily construction activities to complete owner-occupied repair projects, and new homes projects
- Facilitate a quality experience for individual volunteers and volunteer groups onsite
- Ensure compliance to local building codes and adhere to HFHMO building standards and plans
- Submission of daily and weekly status reports and project plans utilizing construction management programs (currently Procore) and other Microsoft products
- Educate and train general volunteers and partner families in HFHMO construction practices and techniques
- Responsible for updating the Construction Superintendents and Logistics Manager on current build issues and requesting any needed items for efficient completion of projects
Safety (10%)
- Follow, teach, and uphold safe building practices with volunteers on job sites according to HFHMO Safety Manual and OHSA standards
- Complete daily safety site audits and safety huddles to ensure site safety for all onsite and proper documentation
- Maintain all safety and training requirements as dictated by the Construction Superintendents, Construction Director, and Safety Manager
Other (10%)
- Assist in special projects including Playhouse Program, wall panel building, and ‘Rock the Block’ events
- Completion of warranty work on existing HFHMO homes/ repair projects
- Assist with facilities maintenance at multiple HFHMO buildings
- Perform other duties and assignments as directed by the Construction Director or Superintendents
Job Requirements:
- Must have extensive, hands on experience in various aspects and phases of residential home construction and repairs
- Sound construction management abilities and a minimum of three years residential construction experience in remodeling, repairs, and/or education
- Interpersonal, planning, organizational and communication skills are requisite
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people while coordinating multiple tasks
- Must be willing to work closely in partnership with staff, partner families, subcontractors and volunteers
- Must have good people skills and patience in being a teacher and facilitator
- Working knowledge of, or ability to learn, maintaining overall construction process and schedules utilizing Microsoft products and construction management software such as Procore
- Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and will experience frequent bending, squatting, lifting and repetitive motion. Position also requires regular walking on uneven ground, rocks/gravel, unleveled footing, etc
- This position will be exposed to extremes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.)
- Ability to drive HFHMO vehicles (CDL not required) and a good driving record with no greater than four points on BMV record
- This position is a Tuesday-Saturday work week with occasional flexible schedules for evenings
Why Habitat MidOhio?
At Habitat for Humanity MidOhio, we believe in building more than homes - we build communities, partnerships, and hope. You’ll join a team that’s passionate, purpose-driven, and rooted in service. Here, your work directly impacts lives and helps build a more just, compassionate future.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $45,000 to $57,000 annually + discretionary bonus opportunity
- Paid Time Off program + paid holidays
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) – a generous portion is paid by Habitat MidOhio
- $2,500 annual employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) account
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) enrollment upon 6 mos. of employment: 50% employer match up to 6% of salary
- Monthly cell phone stipend or company cell phone
- Training & development programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)