Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolina's (V
Construction Manager/YB (Personal Services)
To manage the renovation, rehabilitation, or construction of affordable housing units and the on-site construction training of young people, including the supervision of the construction trainers or crew leaders.
RESPONSIBILITIES (Depending on the construction project and organizational relationships, these duties would be carried out either in cooperation with the general contractor, or if YouthBuild is the general contractor, then in cooperation with the architect and other members of the development team.)
1. Develop detailed construction plan and schedule.
2. Coordinate and monitor the progress and quality of work.
3. Develop construction budget and monitor costs.
4. Manage bid process and coordinate subcontractors.
5. Order supplies and materials.
6. Define weekly work assignments and priorities for construction trainers and trainees.
7. Provide oversight of the on-site construction training by • ensuring that trainees get consistent and adequate skills training; • helping to set standards for appropriate behavior and ways to handle problems on the construction site; and • ensuring work-site safety, learning of safety procedures, and proper construction techniques.
8. Supervise and evaluate the construction trainers.
9. Identify private contractors or developers who might be interested in collaborative partnerships with YouthBuild and willing to work with young people as construction trainees.
10. Identify private contractors or developers who might be interested in collaborative partnerships with YouthBuild and willing to work with young people as construction trainees.
11. Assist in the development of job opportunities for trainees in conjunction with other
members of YouthBuild, and where appropriate, help trainees set career goals.
12. Negotiate with unions, contractors, or other individuals on construction related matters.
13. Assess potential construction sites.
14. Support the leadership development and counseling goals of the program through appropriate
site activities and processes.
• Contractor's license demonstrated experience in construction management.
• Ability to work in an enthusiastic and encouraging way with young people who have not completed high school.
• Understanding of the issues facing young people who have not completed high school.
• Experience or interest in training young people in the building trades and a strong commitment to helping young people succeed in an innovative training program to reorient their lives and promote leadership skills.
• Experience in supervising and training staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Positive relationships with local trade unions.