About the Role
Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is seeking a Superintendent to manage all aspects of field operations for new construction and acquisition-rehabilitation projects. This role is responsible for coordinating subcontractors, supervising Crew Leaders, and engaging volunteers to deliver high-quality homes safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The ideal candidate is an experienced builder with a strong background in wood-frame multifamily construction who enjoys mentoring others and sharing their trade expertise.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and supervise all onsite labor, including subcontractors, Habitat staff, Crew Leaders, and volunteers.
- Lead weekly subcontractor and field coordination meetings with project stakeholders.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, including critical path schedules and three-week look-ahead plans.
- Monitor construction progress and proactively identify and resolve schedule, quality, and coordination issues.
- Inspect work in place to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, building codes, and Habitat quality standards.
- Document construction progress through daily reports, field logs, and photographic records using Procore.
- Develop and communicate daily work plans for Crew Leaders, staff, and volunteers.
- Perform and verify critical layout dimensions throughout site work, foundations, framing, and finish phases.
- Prepare material takeoffs, coordinate procurement activities, and schedule material deliveries.
- Coordinate, prepare for, and attend all required inspections.
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, sustainability requirements, and permit conditions.
- Maintain responsibility for jobsite safety, ensuring adherence to Habitat safety policies, OSHA requirements, and all applicable regulations.
- Support permit-related safety documentation and pre-construction compliance activities.
- Supervise, coach, and support Crew Leaders and recurring volunteers through training, performance feedback, and day-to-day leadership.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment.
- Create meaningful volunteer experiences by engaging community volunteers in productive, safe, and rewarding work.
- Provide hands-on instruction and technical guidance to volunteers and staff while promoting safe construction practices.
- Demonstrate Habitat Greater San Francisco's Core Values in all interactions and decision-making.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, homebuyers, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and public agency representatives.
- Serve as an ambassador for Habitat's mission within the community and on the jobsite.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in residential or multifamily construction, preferably in the Bay Area.
- Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and execute construction drawings and specifications.
- Excellent knowledge of framing, building envelope, and cladding systems; exposure to concrete formwork, MEP and finish carpentry preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with staff, volunteers, subcontractors, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for coaching, mentoring, and developing others; a collaborative, servant-leadership approach is essential.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and adapt to changing project needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Project, and comfort learning new construction management software platforms.
- Valid CA Driver’s License.
- Ability to work in San Mateo, San Francisco and Marin Counties.
- Must be able to pass background check.
- Experience serving as a Superintendent or lead field supervisor on multifamily residential projects.
- Experience working with construction management software, including Procore.
- Experience supervising volunteers, apprentices, trainees, or less-experienced construction staff.
- OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training.
Skills
- Construction Management
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Volunteer Engagement
- Project Scheduling
- Quality Control
- Construction Documentation
- Material Takeoffs
- Procurement
- Delivery Scheduling
- Building Code Compliance
- Jobsite Safety Management
- Team Leadership
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project)
- Construction Management Software (Procore)
Location
- San Mateo County
- San Francisco County
- Marin County
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years of experience in residential or multifamily construction
Salary/Compensations
- $125,000-$135,000/year DOE
About the Company
- Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco believes in the power of homeownership to create generational impact.
- We build homes for first-time homeowners and sustain homeownership by helping long-time homeowners retain their home as an asset for generations to come.
