At Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (“HFHP”), we are builders who work alongside, not for, others. We are driven by accountability and defined by our stick-to-itiveness.
The BUILD Department directly improves the living conditions of low-income families by creating safe, healthy, affordable dwellings through the construction of new multi- and single-unit new housing, rehab projects, and owner-occupied home repair work. The Field Manager II oversees the hands-on work performed by Habitat crews across these range of project typologies. The ideal candidate will be an expert in residential home construction, have a track record of building and supervising strong teams, and a commitment to improving access to quality housing in Philadelphia.
The Field Manager II (FMII) will oversee the work that is performed by Habitat carpentry crews. The FMII ensures that construction best-practices are upheld, quality standards are achieved, and safety protocols and regulations are correctly observed. The FMII works to level-up the skills of Habitat’s carpentry site crews. FMII manages assigned carpentry crews to deliver projects that are completed safely, efficiently and meet Habitat standards.
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Regularly visit all assigned active work sites to ensure that crews perform work safely, meet work-quality expectations; complete projects on-time and on-budget
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Communicate effectively with people at all levels
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Oversee a variety of field work concurrently: ranging from new construction, rehab, and repair
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Ensure that assigned sites prioritize worker and client health and safety; train carpentry team to appropriately implement safety procedures
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In partnership with other Field Manager, allocate staff members with proper safety equipment, tools, vehicles, work and storage space required to perform their duties
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Train carpentry team to level up skills
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Advise on project scheduling and assignments
- Advise on projects that require complex carpentry solutions, planning, and oversite
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Supervise assigned carpentry staff
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Support Director of Repair with carpentry hires
- Coach site carpentry crews on skills, task planning and management, crew leadership, and construction best practices
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Provide prompt and professional performance feedback, training, and follow-up for members of site crews; conduct annual and mid-year evaluations as required
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Collaborate with Director of Repair and Construction Teams Filed Manager I on trainins and continuing education opportunities for site crews
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Develop carpentry skill standards that outline career development pathways for carpentry staff
- Train and support site crews in the best approaches for successful volunteer engagement; advise Build and Volunteer Dept leadership on the best use of volunteers in various areas
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Contribute to creation and management of weekly staff schedule
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Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to: support repairs team with home inspections and development of work scopes as needed
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Strong hands-on carpentry background working in a residential construction setting, minimum of 10 years of related field experience
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Minimum 5 years of experience managing direct reports
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Demonstrated ability to oversee a variety of concurrent projects with ability to modulate between attention-to-detail and big-picture goals
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Effective communication, planning, and organizational skills
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Demonstrated experience managing tasks and projects
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Basic computer and tech competencies: ability to check and send emails, operate a tablet/iPad to utilize project management programs and communication software
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Understanding of the Habitat for Humanity philosophy and the desire to promote it
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Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with volunteers and in diverse populations
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Ability to maintain posture of respect and compassion when working with people who are in difficult life circumstances
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Valid driver’s license with no major violations in the last 3 years
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Ability to read drawings
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Understands project budgets and scopes
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Understanding of energy efficiency and house-as-a system best practices
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Knowledge of or experience in a variety of building trades: plumbing, electric, HVAC, masonry, roofing
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Familiarity with local building codes and permitting process
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Ability to perform all construction duties, such as: lifting up to 50 lbs; working in unconditioned workspaces in the heat of summer and cold of winter
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Comfortable working at heights and on ladders and scaffolding
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience.
To Apply: Please send resume through the application portal by September 25, 2026. No calls, please.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, familial status, source of income status, domestic or sexual abuse victim status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law in any employment-related decision, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.
