Housing Kitsap is committed to providing affordable housing and building connections within our community throughout Kitsap County. We are looking for a talented and motivated Construction Supervisor/Foreman to join our Self-Help Housing team. Strong organization and leadership skills are a must.
Are you an experienced construction professional looking for consistent, year-round work, excellent benefits, and a fulfilling career? Join Housing Kitsap and be part of something bigger — helping families build and move into homes they can truly call their own.
Position: Construction Foreman
Location: Kitsap County, WA
Employment Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Pay: $64,875 to $73,008 a year
Compensation: Competitive wage + benefits + retirement WA DRS pension + 457b retirement plan + 13 paid holidays per year + 8 hours accrual leave per month for both sick and annual
Apply at https://www.housingkitsap.org/
What You’ll Do:
- Follow and enforce the Building Group Membership and Labor Agreement guidelines.
- Mentor and guide self-help housing participants during the building process
- Foster teamwork to show the importance of each Member’s role within the decision-making process and success of the group.
- Write tasks to be completed with time frames and responsible person for completing tasks.
- Treat each member fairly and be consistent with your actions and activities.
- Maintain job site safety and compliance with codes and regulations
- Coordinate site activities.
- Prepare building permits.
- Prepare budgets for material and subcontractor purchases.
- Maintain tool and equipment inventory.
- Take proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
- Coordinate and oversee the timely and successful completion of subcontractor efforts, which includes specifications, timelines, and performance clauses.
- Maintain appropriate communications with subcontractors to answer questions and resolve problems. Negotiate contract modifications.
- Promote cost-effective use of the organization’s resources. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality standards.
- Inventory and determine supply and equipment needs on a timely and consistent basis.
- Check deliveries against POs’ to assure they meet specifications, quantity, and quality.
- Monitor invoices to assure proper payment.
- Work with Rural development during their site visits and for general inquiries.
What We Are Looking For:
- Proven experience in residential construction and leadership
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
- Must be adept at handling multiple tasks and responsibilities; have the ability to effectively change priorities quickly and to work cooperatively and proactively with department members to accomplish goals.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints, specification sheets, and materials associated with residential house construction.
- Ability to work with diverse teams, including first-time home builders
- Commitment to community-focused work
- Five years in the trades, One Year as a job site supervisor is desirable.
- Possession of a valid Washington State driver's license throughout employment with a fully insurable driving record and current auto insurance.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- High School diploma or GED required
- Higher level of education with emphasis on vocational skills such as carpentry, drafting, or mechanics.
- Specialized training
