Project Manager Construction
Salary: $4,297 – $6,666 monthly
Closing Date: 04/25/2024
Self-Help Enterprises (SHE) is committed to ensuring that every individual has access to safe and livable housing. We achieve this by coordinating major construction efforts to bring substandard and deteriorated housing up to current building codes and standards.
As a Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in coordinating the construction and overseeing the work of contractors on major construction projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the projects, including safety, structural integrity, and compliance, are addressed efficiently and effectively.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate construction activities, cost control, and production deadlines for housing rehabilitation projects.
- Conduct detailed housing inspections to assess safety, structural soundness, and livability, utilizing ladders when necessary.
- Evaluate the feasibility of rehabilitation and/or reconstruction of dwellings.
- Redesign floor plans for improved space utilization and/or handicap access, utilizing computer design programs.
- Develop accurate cost and time estimates for proposed work.
- Create detailed work write-ups and plans required to obtain bids.
- Conduct bid tours with contractors.
- Inspect work for compliance with contracts, specifications, and plans.
- Monitor contractors' licenses and insurance to ensure compliance.
- Manage project progress and reporting.
- Coordinate and collaborate with local building departments on local codes and standards.
- Manage documentation associated with project implementation, including the scope of work, permits, contracts, and compliance records.
Must Haves
- Proven experience in project management, particularly in construction or housing rehabilitation projects.
- Extensive construction and computer experience, including familiarity with building codes, site inspections, work write-ups, cost estimating, and construction monitoring.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple jobs concurrently.
- Willingness to travel within the service area (San Joaquin Valley.)
- Thorough understanding of construction practices, building codes, and standards.
- Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and other relevant computer programs.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license.
- A contractor's license is desirable.
Skills
You're passionate
You're a passionate and energetic person who's excited to connect and work with local community members.
You love people, communities, and problem solving
You're always excited to meet someone new, listen, and help them find solutions to their needs.
You were born a people person
You enjoy interacting with people. You're a great listener, motivator and get excited to help others be more successful.
You like to teach by doing
You're a clear communicator, capable to sharing your technical skills with novices.
You're a creative and strategic thinker
You strive to come up with innovative and creative solutions to problems that seem impossible. You're capable of thinking about the big picture and coming up with a plan to execute.
You're self-motivated
You see something that can be improved and you go after it. You have a strong desire to help others and to be a part of something special at Self-Help Enterprises.
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