Handyman / Assistant Project Superintendent / Residential Construction

Portland OR

Description

NOW HIRING: HANDYMAN / ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT IN RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION. OBJECTIVE: Hire a full-time handyman + project superintendent to assist in the site management of all field components of the vertical construction for our residential construction projects. Hello! Do you have a passion for residential construction? Welcome to Step One of applying to your new life of independence, flexibility, freedom, and low key company culture. We are Portland Houseworks (portlandhouseworks.com), specializing in boutique residential construction and development. It’s time for us to expand, with you leading and growing our residential construction department. Feel the accomplishment of constructing new homes. We are passionate about being part of the housing affordability solution and thus have devoted our land procurement to generating lots that can support new homes that will sell at starter home prices. We have carved out a niche constructing attached (3-plex to 6-plex) townhome-style condo and detached condominium projects consisting of single family homes with detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs). We presently have 14 different projects that will net 60 new homes all of which will be constructed in the next 24 months. Our construction project manager / senior superintendent has done an excellent job managing the construction division, but the recent growth is more then one person can handle. Needless to say, things are going to get very busy around here and we need a passionate, motivated and experienced team member capable of functioning in a dual capacity as both Handyman and Assistant Project Superintendent. Yes that’s right!!!...A dual role...half time tool bags on handyman and half time assistant superintendent. This is where you come in. OUR MISSION: Portland Houseworks strives to annually construct 20 to 30 aesthetically unique, amenity rich small plex and single family homes while delivering affordability and unparalleled attention to detail. WE VALUE simplicity, discipline, integrity, and diligence. COMPENSATION: $55K - $65K with benefits (see below) $5K - $15K Potential annual bonuses based on net profits, cost savings, schedule management, goals and other factors. BENEFITS OF OUR TEAM: We are committed to maintaining a motivated, positive work environment full of energetic people who live our core values. We take pride in working for a company that has a clear mission and provides clear benefit to both clients and employees. We offer: * Medical insurance * Company paid training and ongoing personal development * Vacation / personal time off * Company paid holidays * Family-friendly atmosphere and culture We're growing rapidly and it is very likely if you are successful in this position you will be given opportunities for promotion and advancement. APPLYING FOR THE JOB: BEFORE YOU APPLY, REVIEW OUR QUALIFYING QUESTIONS. IF YOU ANSWER "YES" TO THE MAJORITY OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, PLEASE DO APPLY. IF YOU ANSWER "NO" TO ANY, THAT'S OK, BUT TELL US WHY IN YOUR COVER LETTER. We are asking: 1. Do you have experience being a project superintendent in residential construction? 2. Do you have experience with power tools and hand tools? 3. Have you ever... ---a. Framed a deck? ---b. Installed a fence? ---c. Hung a door? ---d. Performed punchlist and/or warranty work (caulking, paint touch up, general repairs)? ---e. Installed appliances? ---f. Performed finish work (base board, casing, door hardware, etc.) 4. Are you passionate about constructing new homes and remodels? 5. Do you have a keen understanding of residential construction... ---a. methods? ---b. materials? ---c. subcontractors? ---d. scopes of work for each trade? ---e. schedule sequencing? ---f. industry best practices? 6. Do you want work that takes you all over town (Greater Portland)? 7. Do you have a vehicle to get yourself all over town? 8. Do you see yourself as a communicator? 9. Can you be amused during crises and stay afloat? 10. Do you want to move fast on the job? 11. Do you take personal ownership of the task at hand? 12. When you see a problem, do you take immediate action to solve it? 13. Do you want to continuously learn and grow at work? 14. At work, do you naturally give yourself job-specific goals? 15. Do you naturally pick up the phone to connect with people, follow up, and make things happen? 16. Do you want to see things through to the finish line, rain or shine? 17. Do you enjoy managing all the little details? 18. Do you have a natural drive for accuracy and precision? 19. Are you good at math and geometry? 20. Are you a multi-tasker? 21. Are you naturally a safety and cleanliness person? 22. Do you speak Spanish, or are willing to learn Spanish? 23. Do you keep a "to do" list? If you answered "Yes" to the majority of the above questions, we are most likely a good match! Read on to find out more details about the position, then apply for the job! JOB DUTIES: We are seeking an individual with extensive handy man / jack of all trade skills and single-family home construction experience who can jump into projects quickly, familiarize oneself with subcontractors, suppliers, project drawings, and assist in the management of all field related responsibilities. More specifically, the scope of the dual role handyman and Superintendent is as follows: * Assist the Project Management (PM) / Senior Superintendent in the management of all field related duties. * Work closely with the PM/Superintendent to ensure that you have a keen understanding of the design vision for each project, materials specified, subcontractor scopes of works, supplier scopes of work, materials specifications, sub and supplier scheduling, etc. * The ability to forecast upcoming problems and solve them in the field involving PM/Superintendent when necessary. * A keen understanding of generally accepted construction practices * Receive, organize and process the appropriate project specifications, i.e.: ---Shop drawings (trusses, floor joists, fire sprinkler, cabinets, fire alarm, etc.) ---Door frame and hardware schedules ---Window schedules ---Light fixtures ---Plumbing fixtures ---Finish carpentry ---Appliances ---Fireplace ---Finishes (floors, countertops, backsplash, tile, etc.) * Reconcile specifications against materials that land at the site ensuring that deliveries are complete and accurate. * Field measure all r/o openings and compare to proposals and shops (windows, door, cabinets, etc.) prior to PM/Superintendent ordering materials. * Visit each site (1) time per day, preferably in the morning, to ensure subs that are scheduled are present, materials that are to be delivered have arrived and review each subs and suppliers scope of work to ensure they are performing as contracted. * Attend a minimum of (1) meeting per week with PM/Superintendent and owners to review project status and schedule, and address any questions you may have. * Possess the skillset to perform small amounts of "pick up" / handyman work when necessary to meet schedule. Examples of "pick up" work: ---Framing ---Fence construction ---Door installation ---Site clean up ---Finish carpentry ---Hardware install ---Landscaping ---Etc. * Notify PM/Superintendent of subcontractors and/or suppliers repeated failure to perform per contract so he can rectify * Assist PM/Superintendent with scheduling all inspections, meeting inspectors when necessary, coordinating and executing resolutions to failed inspection items, notifying PM/Superintendent of these issues for updating overall schedules and giving subsequent subs notice of adjusted schedules. * Job site cleanliness including periodic clean out of homes and trash haul off. * Job site security including locking of gate and unit lock up at the end of each day. You don't personally need to lock up but we need you to ensure that that subs know that they are responsible for this. * Quality control - Ensure best construction practices. We are more than willing to back you up in your insistence that subs deliver quality craftsmanship. We have found that subs stray from reasonable quality expectations. We need them to take the time necessary to deliver reasonable quality. They need to be managed very closely. * Job site safety to meet OSHA and other jurisdictional requirements...fall protection, railings, sidewalk closed, pollution, etc. * PHW offers all clients/buyers of our homes a (1) year warranty. Assistant Superintendent will be responsible for coordinating and managing all subs and suppliers necessary to address all punch list and/or warranty items that arise. * When applicable assist PM/Superintendent in managing site development to include management of excavator, Bureau of Environmental Services, Bureau of Development Services, Portland Bureau of Transportation, Urban Forestry, Portland Water Bureau, utilities, work in the public right of way, sidewalk closures, etc. * Track site deliveries - Reconcile specifications against materials that land at the site, ensure that deliveries are complete and accurate. APPLY NOW! If you are ready to join our dynamic company: * E-mail us your resume * Phone calls and walk-ins are not accepted. * Don't send us a boring cover letter! Instead, describe in a few short sentences who you are and why you believe you would stand out in this position. Thank you for your interest. We will review your information.