Construction Project Manager Jobs

Description:

SBP is an award-winning, innovative nonprofit organization that shrinks the time between disaster and

recovery. A leader in volunteer-driven, post-disaster rebuilding; SBP educates, advocates and improves the disaster recovery sector so that we can collectively achieve more for communities. With a team of 80+ staff and 240 AmeriCorps members, SBP has rebuilt more than 1,800 homes and strengthened 60+ communities across 17 states and Puerto Rico.

SBP’s vision is to embrace constant improvement, community-wide collaboration, and clear benchmarks

to reduce human suffering caused by the tolls of delay in recovery. By pairing resilience training with

recovery operations, we strive to reduce the need for our rebuilding services over time by increasing

preparedness among vulnerable communities.

SBP encourages individuals who are hungry for change and eager to innovate to join our team so that we can change the future of disaster recovery together.

Position Summary

The Florida Recovery Acceleration Fund (RAF) Construction Project Manager will execute all construction-related activities associated with the FL RAF program. This team member will oversee the completion of housing rehabilitation for eligible clients in accordance with available funding and State CDBG-DR program rules and regulations. This position requires experience and confidence in basic computer skills for the purposes of construction estimating and publishing progress reports.

Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly document pre-existing conditions on-site, along with stages of construction throughout the project to ensure compliance with State CDBG-DR program standards
• Maintain accurate electronic construction files. Provide weekly updates to the Director of Construction on the status and progress of all projects
• Communicate progress towards completion and answer questions from client or Case Management Team
• Review project reimbursement estimates and prepare appeal paperwork as needed
• Create and track schedule in 24-hour increments for each project assigned and ensure that the project stays on schedule
• Attend inspection meetings with program officials to accurately document all work completed
• Schedule and coordinate subcontracted labor
• Track budget vs actual for each assigned project, identify trends and propose solutions to ensure more accurate budgeting within 5% of projected costs
• Manage an average of 10 active projects, as well as additional projects in the pre or post construction phase
• Participate in start file meetings, period inspections and close out paperwork according to SBP and/or State CDBG-DR program requirements and alongside members of the Case Management Team and client
• Provide additional support to Director of Construction and the program as needed
• Review and approve subcontractor invoices and draw requests
• Conduct pre construction site assessments to determine homes that are ideal for RAF program
• Develop Xactimate estimates and project plans that comply with the State’s CDBG-DR standards. A minimum of 2 per week

Requirements:

• Moderate experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite
• Ability to read architectural drawings, estimate projects and develop scopes of work
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to CDC guidelines and able to provide vaccination documentation
• 3 years’ experience in Disaster Case Management or client services roles
• Excellent written, oral communications and interpersonal skills; ability to listen and assess the interests of various audiences and communicate ideas in person or in writing in a clear and articulate manner to compel individuals to action
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation (will be required to travel across Florida)
• Proven track record of delivering on goals and meeting metrics
• Able to satisfactorily pass a Criminal History Check to include sex offender registry, State Police, and FBI.
• Significant experience with Xactimate
• Four-year university degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Performance Expectations:

• Align work performance with SBP’s core values
• Able to juggle multiple, competing priorities
• Working knowledge of all facets of a CDBG-DR housing program
• Exceptionally self-motivated and curious
• Superior work ethic and high energy level
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of executive management
• Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrate initiative and work as a team player
• Demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development
• Convey a professional and positive image and attitude regarding the organization and the not-for- profit sector
• Plan and meet deadlines
• Desire and ability to work, grow and learn in a startup environment.
• High level of personal accountability

Salary Range: $65,000K - $75,000K (based on experience)

SBP is building a diverse and experienced staff. The organization encourages multiple perspectives and experiences, supports a multicultural environment, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the populations we work with and the communities where we work. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through different backgrounds.

SBP is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.

It is the policy of SBP not to discriminate against any individual, person, or group on the basis of disability and the intent of SBP to address any complaints that may arise pursuant to Section 504.