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Construction Team Lead

Shibusa Systems

Posted 01/12/21

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2050 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112

Inactive
Full-Time
Manager
Construction / Skilled Trades
In Person

Job Description


ROLE RESPONSIBILITES:

  • Lead, manage, and develop a team of five Assembly Technicians to efficiently execute the construction of single- and multi-family housing using Shibusa Systems’ On-site Precision Component Assembly™ process
  • Implement, maintain and monitor safe and healthy working conditions for all team members
  • Interpret, follow and successfully execute plans from formal construction documents in conjunction with Shibusa’s structural details, shop drawings and all other construction related documents required to complete a Shibusa project, adhering to a strict standard of quality at all times
  • Plan and coordinate workflow of the Assembly Team, delegating specific responsibilities to the appropriate member of the team to meet critical milestones and time deadlines in the design-build process, from pre-construction preparation work at Shibusa’s warehouse facilities through to on-site construction/assembly completion of the project
  • Maintain and manage an up-to-date project plan for each project
  • Develop the team by focusing on individual performance and support requirements to achieve high standards, while fostering a culture of teamwork and safety
  • Consistently promote high standards through personal example and mentoring so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them
  • Work with the Director of Assembly with day-to-day management and priority of ongoing projects
  • Actively participate in recruiting efforts for future team members

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

  • Ability to carry out all aspects of the on-site residential construction process from start to finish – managing implementation of the foundation, framing, roofing, siding, window and door installation, flooring, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, stairs, porches, balconies, cabinetry, trim work, countertops and appliances among other details
  • Strong time management skills
  • Strong carpentry skills and grasp of structural and MEP systems
  • Demonstrated leadership experience on construction sites
  • Experience ensuring people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standards
  • Ability to work and communicate proactively with supporting teams and management teams to fully define the processes, procedures, and controls relevant to team activities and progress -- including, monitoring areas for continuous improvement relating to both processes and interpersonal dynamics
  • Conscientiousness, confidence, resilience, assertiveness, openness to continuous change, and willingness to promote and accept new solutions

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

  • 5+ years of leadership experience in residential construction (ie. general contractor/foreman/master carpenter)
  • Ability to use power tools, heavy equipment, and drive a trailer

IDEAL/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience with timber framing, wood-to-wood joinery and/or SIP panels
  • Experience with innovative MEP solutions
  • Certified to operate a forklift and telehandler
  • OSHA certified
  • Experience with CNC routers
  • Training and/or experience in Building Science
  • Competency in Excel, the Autodesk Suite and/or Microsoft Project

Please note:

  • Individuals undergo a 90-day training and evaluation period, after which a full-time offer may be extended.
  • We offer team members comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision and disability.


Skills

  • Architectural Project Management
  • Carpentry
  • New Home Construction
  • Residential Project Management

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About Shibusa Systems

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SHIBUSA SYSTEMS LLC is revolutionizing  housing construction by delivering sustainable homes of exceptional quality, faster and more affordably than ever before. Our unique approach combines patent-pending design innovations with best practices in site adaptation, materials procurement, logistics, and building, resulting in high-quality, sustainable, and naturally affordable housing.


OUR SOLUTION: We provide an end-to-end building solution for our clients— from design conception through to certificate of occupancy—at a fixed price below market cost.
By designing a universal Shibusa unit structure that is 100% repeatable and configurable, Shibusa eliminates the need for in-house architects or contractors. We expertly manage every step of development; Shibusa’s dependable assembly process reduces  mistakes, stabilizes workflow reliability, and creates consistency   in delivery and quality.


OUR MISSION is to improve social equity worldwide through significantly increasing the global supply of high-quality housing – allowing for greater wealth creation at lower income levels.