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Deconstruction Supervisor

Summary: This position is responsible for bidding, scheduling and supervising ReStore deconstruction activities while achieving our mission to reuse valuable materials through donations of deconstructed homes and buildings. This position reports to the ReStore Manager.

Position Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Use and refine established procedure to bid on possible deconstruction jobs
• Work with ReStore Manager and Marketing and Sales Manager to adjust work scope and pricing for potential jobs as needed
• Ensure all required permits, insurance certificates, safety checks etc. are in place prior to commencing work
• Schedule and supervise staff and deployment of equipment and materials to successfully complete jobs on time and on budget
• Work with manager to coordinate truck resources between store and deconstruction jobs
• Maintain safe conditions for employees and the public
• Continually inspect construction site to ensure compliance with codes and regulations as required
• Develop, update and document safety and regulatory compliance procedures
• Hire, supervise and motivate staff engaged in planning and executing work procedures. Maintain communication, arrange meetings to keep staff informed
• Analyze and resolve work problems, including worker complaints and grievances
• Provide deconstruction clients with outstanding customer service
• Review and approve all invoices, time sheets, travel reimbursement pertaining to deconstruction site, submit all approved bills per established procedure.
• Oversee proper maintenance and improvements of equipment, vehicles and tools used for deconstruction
• Complete inventory tracking and tax receipt paperwork for each job
• Perform all deconstruction duties side by side with the rest of the crew - including hand demolition, de-nailing, separating construction waste, loading/unloading trucks, driving trucks and equipment (extension forklift)

Required Qualifications:

• MA Licensed Construction Supervisor, Certified in EPA Lead-Safe Program and OSHA 10 hour accredited
• Minimum five years of construction experience
• Minimum two years of construction supervisor experience bidding jobs and running a crew, ideally as an employee of a construction business or non-profit organization (not self-employed)
• Ability to use excellent judgment with regards to safety and best practices
• Ability to supervise deconstruction laborers with a particular emphasis on safety, efficiency,customer service and appearance
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commitment to non-profit community and environmental mission of the ReStore and CET
• Physically able to lift heavy objects (75 pounds) and use hand and small power tools on a regular and repeated basis for ten hour work days in all weather conditions; move freely (including twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, etc.) to perform job duties; and operate pallet jack, dolly, forklift and other moving equipment
• Excellent driving record, valid MA drivers license, automobile
• Truck driving experience and ability to drive box trucks and flatbed trucks
• Experience operating construction equipment including extension forklift and bobcat
• Good knowledge of value and use of home improvement materials
• Computer word processing, spreadsheet and database skills

This is a full-time hourly position with wages commensurate with experience and generous benefits including health insurance, paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave. Significant evening, weekend and holiday work may be required as well as overnight travel throughout southern New England. CET is an equal opportunity employer.
Please send cover letter and resume via email to Josie Ellis at hr@cetonline.org. 112 Elm Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201


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