Site Prep Supervisor - Land Aquisition (Construction)
Mission-Driven Career Opportunity
One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation, and financial literacy training.
As a Site Prep Supervisor - Land Acquisition, you'll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.
- Starting Salary: $55,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- Estimated Time Commitment: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday schedule.
Why Join Habitat?
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Industry-leading healthcare, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
- Work/life balance supported by generous PTO
- Career development and promotion opportunities
- Casual working environment
- Retirement planning with a 403(b) and 3% organizational match
Position Purpose
Perform and manage others (volunteers, vendors, contractors, AmeriCorps, etc.) in tasks directly related to scattered lot development and large site horizontal construction necessary to build Habitat houses, while upholding the standards of safety, partnership, quality, and team participation.
Essential Functions
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Manage Land Inventory. Duties include managing the following: maintenance, erosion controls, address verification, and obtaining water/sewer extensions. Input items into property management database related to area of responsibility.
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Assist in Land Acquisition. Duties include assisting in due diligence tasks, confirming availability of utilities, and soil testing. Provide input into land acquisition decisions.
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Manage Infill Site Prep Development. Duties include performing and supervising the following: permits and compliance with zoning, demolitions, clearing and grading, installing foundations, securing temporary and permanent utilities, erosion control, and all other site readiness measures. Stay abreast of municipal zoning codes as they relate to lot preparation.
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Manage Large Tract Site Prep Development. Understand all stages of development from planning and design to implementation, with emphasis on site management at horizontal construction start to mirror infill site prep responsibilities on a larger scale. Periodically assist in the solicitation of competitive bids from vendors for grant-funded projects of limited scope.
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Control Site Development Costs. Implement site prep and foundation strategy to ensure economic efficiency per lot. Examples include cutting vs. filling a lot, determining appropriate house plan, determining foundation type (slab, mono slab, crawl), setting foundation height, and managing subcontractor efficiencies.
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Ensure Quality Control. Develop and maintain tools to ensure subcontractor quality meets Habitat Charlotte standards. Utilize Habitat's administrative tools for job management, e.g., the construction manual, safety guidelines, ordering forms, etc. Maintain Habitat equipment as assigned. Maintain current knowledge of building practices, industry standards, and trends. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with subcontractors, procure, and cultivate additional vendors.
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Site Supervision. Function as a Site Supervisor, leading homeowner and volunteer crews during peak seasons and high-volume Saturdays. Serve as the Habitat liaison to the annual Builders Blitz.
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Other Duties. May be assigned as needed to successfully perform the job function.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Construction and/or project management experience
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Relationship building
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Strong communication and organizational skills
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OSHA Certification, First Aid, and CPR
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Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
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Ability to read civil and architectural plans
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Aptitude for interpreting zoning regulations or UDO language and applying them to job functions
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Ability to use or learn Microsoft products (Excel, Teams) and project management software (e.g., SmartSheets)
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Knowledge of bid solicitation and grant funding
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Certified Site Inspector Certification (or ability to become certified within six months)
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SmartSheets proficiency
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Personal work truck
Work Environment
This position requires working outdoors on construction sites in all types of weather, traveling between locations within the service area in all types of weather.
Physical Demands
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Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding
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Ability to work on roofs with a pitch up to 6:12
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Ability to maneuver over uneven ground
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Ability to stand most or all of any given day
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Ability to work outside for extended periods of time during all months of the year
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Ability to lift at least 75 pounds
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region program funding often includes federal funding and this role may support federally funded activities. People qualifying as Section 3 residents per Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C ยง 1701u) and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 75) are encouraged to apply. Information on Section 3 qualifications and certification material available upon request.
