Construction Supervisor - Self-Help Housing

Job Description Job Description

Construction Supervisor - Self-Help Housing Program

The Construction Supervisor reports directly to and is supervised by the Executive Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

Trains and supervises groups of families in the construction of their homes using the mutual self-help construction method.

Organizes work crews of families for maximum efficiency of manpower and materials.

Teaches tool use safety, maintains safe working conditions, and obtains adequate tools for jobs to be performed.

Prepares house plans, dwelling specifications, and cost estimates; secures subcontractors as required and monitors their work; orders and purchases construction materials.

Maintains records as required.

Keeps all aspects of construction in compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, and codes.

Participates in all building inspections carried out by USDA and local building inspectors.

Assists in the planning of all home construction projects, including site location, environmental considerations, appropriate building plans and appropriate building techniques.

Assists with other agency construction work for coordination of appropriate construction techniques and materials.

Assists with general agency training in construction techniques, methods and materials.

Qualifications

Professional building skills or equivalent carpentry training.

Ability to teach building skills to unskilled workers.

Ability to work with people of varying socioeconomic levels.

Willingness to work irregular hours as required.

Housing construction experience in the program area.

Must have experience in single family home construction

Must have good communication skills

Must have good organizational skills

Additional Details

This job is located in the Matanuska-Susitna valley, with home construction sites in the Wasilla area

Salary is dependent on experience. Range: $35-42 per hour.

Includes full benefits- with health, vacation, holiday and annuity package.

Company Description Alaska Community Development Corporation (Alaska CDC) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to improving the lives of Alaskans by working with communities, individuals, and other organizations. Our mission is to educate and assist low- and moderate-income Alaskans in the acquisition, energy conservation and the retrofitting of their affordable housing.
Alaska CDC is a direct provider of housing and energy efficiency programs throughout much of Alaska including Southeast, South-central, Copper River Valley and Bristol Bay. Company Description Alaska Community Development Corporation (Alaska CDC) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to improving the lives of Alaskans by working with communities, individuals, and other organizations. Our mission is to educate and assist low- and moderate-income Alaskans in the acquisition, energy conservation and the retrofitting of their affordable housing. Alaska CDC is a direct provider of housing and energy efficiency programs throughout much of Alaska including Southeast, South-central, Copper River Valley and Bristol Bay.