Construction Project Manager

Incumbent has primary accountability for the development and construction of assigned construction projects. Such projects include new meetinghouses, church education system (CES) seminaries and small institutes, and small welfare projects, large remove and install (R&I) projects. Incumbent is expected to meet performance standards associated with the costs, quality, and timeliness objectives of the department.

This role is an individual contributor doing developing-level, professional work. Project manage the work of service providers such as architects, consultants, contractors to achieve standards of performance; seeks and provides input to continually improve performance. Assist in analyzing project information to continuously seek ways to meet standards of performance in cost, quality, and timelines.

Provide support and contribute to work of other related functions such as operations and maintenance (O&M) by providing expertise and services as needed. Ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of real estate properties to anticipate impact on construction costs and timeliness requirements. Provide effective project management support to local church leaders to solve their problems within established policy.

Take the lead in coordinating and collaborating about the project to both external and stakeholders. Develop professional skills and receive training to improve professional competence. Complete moderately complex professional duties requiring some independent judgement and some guidance and supervision. Required: 6 years of any combination of related experience or progress towards or completion of a relevant university (post-secondary) degree or an industry-recognized certification.

Proven leadership, business, management and negotiation skills. Able to communicate and deal with sensitivity and respect with ecclesiastical leaders, and effectively with real estate representatives, architects, engineers, contractors, city building officials, governmental agencies, neighborhood associations, zoning review boards, etc.

Knowledge and experience in construction project management, including, estimating, scheduling, and project analysis. Good public relations skills and have demonstrated ability to manage people and multiple projects. Work well with and through people in the performance of his duties. Competence in computer support services to perform project cost control and scheduling to analyze and report performance.

Preferred: A recognized university (post secondary) degree, directly related experience, and applicable industry-recognized certifications. degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture (or local equivalent education)