VA Construction & Maintenance Projects Supervisor

Description

General Services Corporation (GSC) has been in the business of providing multifamily housing since 1975. It is our belief that employees are core to the Company’s continued success and that the Company and its employees must embrace common guiding principles in order to realize that success. 

The Company’s guiding principles are trust, honesty, integrity and ethical conduct. Sensitivity and responsiveness to our residents and employees are necessary to the growth and long-term success of the Company and its employees. Employees must be willing to make a commitment to these same principles, without compromise.

Responsibilities of All GSC Employees:

1. Conduct any and all communications with our customers, prospects, applicants, residents, or coworkers in a manner consistent with the Company’s Customer Service Program and philosophy.

2. Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures.

We're looking for a hands-on Construction & Maintenance Projects Supervisor who knows how to lead a team and get the job done! 

This position is ideal for an experienced construction, property maintenance, or skilled trades professional who enjoys working in the field, overseeing a variety of repair and improvement projects, and leading crews from start to finish. Experience in multifamily housing is preferred, but we also welcome candidates with strong backgrounds in exterior construction, renovations, and general building repairs.

The Special Projects Supervisor (SPS) serves as the front line leadership on all special projects; working hand-in-hand with the appropriate people to accomplish each project. As the first line leader, the SPS takes a hands-on and active approach, using various motivational techniques, to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with the highest quality standards. Some areas of focus include surfacing, plumbing, carpentry, and metal repairs.  

Essential Functions:

1. Lead and supervise the Special Projects Department

2. Supervise all assigned projects from start to finish with a focus on budget, time, and quality 

3. Provide frontline leadership to project teams to ensure project success

4. Ensure project teams have all the skills necessary to complete each project and provide training when needed

5. Projects will include, but are not limited to, the following:

a) Asphalt

b) Lender repairs

c) Concrete

d) Pools

e) Decking

f) Roofs/Gutters/Downspouts

g) Exterior carpentry

h) Siding

i) Exterior major plumbing repairs

j) Steel/metal repairs

k) Gas lines

l) Vehicles

m) Windows

n) Interior Upgrades

Additional Functions:

1. Ensure all safety protocols are reviewed with project teams prior to the start of each project and followed through to completion of each project

2. Communicate with leadership in a timely manner to mitigate any risk of additional costs incurred on a project

3. Works with the Special Projects Manager to develop proper project scope prior to the bidding process

4. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:  High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:  Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in general construction, exterior building maintenance, property repairs, or related skilled trades, including at least 3 years of supervisory or crew leadership experience. Multifamily housing experience is preferred.

1. Consent to work with regulated chemicals and/or materials and/or substances.
2. Must have a valid driver’s license within state of residency and an acceptable driving record.
3. In accordance with the Respiratory Protection Program, employees must obtain medical clearance to wear a respirator (provided by the Company), be clean shaven, and consent to wear a respirator.

Skills:

a.  Ongoing skills necessary to perform job description items.

b. Positive interpersonal skills

c.  Problem-solving skills:

1.  Analyzing

2.  Recognizing boundaries

3.  Being courteous

4.  Recognizing options/flexibility

5.  Following up to closure

6.  Exercising good judgment

7.  Working calmly under pressure

8.  Organizational skills

9.  Ability to work with others

10. Ability to supervise and motivate

Personal Qualities:

a. People-oriented

b. Enjoyment in working with people

c.  Openness to learning and change

d. Integrity

e. Positive attitude

f. Motivation

g. Initiative

h. Responsible

GSC Cares about your health and wellbeing and provides the following benefits:

1. Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
2. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans
3. 25% Employee Rental Discount at any GSC property
4. Paid Holidays, Paid Sick and Paid Vacation
5. Health Savings Account with Match
6. Maternity Leave
7. Employee and Dependent Care Assistance Programs
8. Short-and Long-Term Disability Insurance
9. Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Cancer Insurance Plans
10. Pet Insurance
11. Identity Theft Protection
12. Legal Resources

A valid driver's license, along with a passing criminal background check and pre-employment drug testing.

GSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.