Summer Construction Project Manager
Paid Position
Employment Dates: May 17, 2024 - August 6, 2024
You are responsible for managing all building projects that take place in the community. This position provides the best hands-on management experience, as you will immediately see the outcome of your efforts. You will oversee the administrative and technical aspects of each project, including: estimating, material purchasing & procurement, scheduling, budgeting. Using your existing experiences, research and self-education, you will lead and equip Construction Site Supervisors and other team members as they guide volunteers through the building process. You will work closely with a Next Step Senior Project Manager and local staff on the construction process. Forget an office internship; you will be overseeing energetic, professional construction worksite experiences for volunteers that greatly benefit the community, all while developing your individual skills.
Pre-Summer Responsibilities:
- Mandatory Construction Project Manager Training - Madison, WI: May 17-19
- Mandatory Pre-Summer Development: An online training series focused on technical skills and leadership training in order to prepare you for a summer with Next Step
Summer Responsibilities:
- Lead and equip construction team with excellence
- Maintain a positive working relationship with the Senior Project Manager
- Learn how to execute construction tasks through NSM provided resources and research
- Create & utilize estimates and bill of material lists to accurately order and purchase materials
- Maintain project budgets with integrity
- Empower non-construction staff to lead a worksite
- Update each project’s Procore file, including: emails, pictures, RFI’s, inspections, punch lists
- Utilize and place skilled volunteers among crews and projects
- Lead and participate alongside youth volunteers in building processes
- Implement Next Step Safety Standards
- Preserve the quality of Next Step power tools, equipment, vehicles
- Participate in daily devotionals and evening programming
- Contribute as a team player in all aspects of mission trip facilitation
Qualifications:
- Must be a believer in Jesus Christ and hold to Next Step's Statement of Faith
- Obtaining a BS in Construction Management or related field preferred but not required
- Field experience required
- Previous experience in a leadership position
- Experience in managing a work site preferred but not required
- Experience in missions preferred but not required
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Must be fluent in Spanish (for Guatemala location only)