Parish Project Manager

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Project Manager develops and administers diocesan procedures for repair, renovation and new construction at diocesan owned and operated buildings; and advises parishes on diocesan procedures for repair, renovation and new construction, assists and monitors their compliance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide advice relative to construction and code compliance
• Review or assist in preparation of plans and specifications for parish and diocesan projects
• Meet with parishes to develop project budgets, review project compliance criteria, and advise the parish of Diocesan construction guidelines
• Act as a liaison between the parishes and outside professional services (i.e. architectural and engineering)
• Provide budget development and construction management to identified Diocesan facilities
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise

Construction

· Inspect and report on projects over $20,000

· Prepare plans and specifications (on limited basis)

· Acquire bids

· Act as project manager when necessary

Feasibility Studies

· Provide pastors with detailed survey of facilities

· Note areas in need of immediate repair

· Lay out repair project over 3-5 year period while assigning dollar amount

· Make note of code compliance deficiencies and what is necessary to bring them into code

Insurance

· Help in the settlement of loss by developing or providing estimates

· Coordinate efforts of contractor on the repair of loss

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings & Properties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Verifiable 10 years in Construction Management

Special Requirements:

· Have specific knowledge of construction costs and estimating.

· Have knowledge and experience with historic restoration.

· Have experience with disaster remediation.

· Ability to travel throughout the Diocese of Buffalo.

COMPETENCIES:

Accountability

• Defines objectives and strategies to meet customer requirements and organizational goals and objectives.
• Manages performance to achieve expected results.
• Keeps informed of performance through face-to-face meetings, written communications, analytical reports, and performance measures.
• Keeps supervisor informed of progress, issues, and potential problems.
• Maintains a cost/effective balance of controls and risk-taking to ensure effective and efficient operation within budget.
• Identifies and addresses areas of weakness that may affect organizational performance.
• Takes full responsibility for results.

Analytical Thinking

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determining its significance; collecting data; using tools such as flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagram, etc. to disclose meaningful patterns in the data; making inferences about the meaning of the data; and using logic and intuition to arrive at conclusions or decisions.
• Sees most of the forces, events, entities, and people that are affecting (or are being affected by) the situation at hand.
• Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternatives.
• Notices discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information.
• Identifies a set of features, parameters, or considerations to take into account, in analyzing a situation or making decisions.
• Approaches a complex task or problem by breaking it down into its component parts and considering each part in detail.
• Weighs the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success, in making a decision.
• Identifies many possible causes for a problem.
• Carefully weighs the priority of things to be done.

Building Trust

• Communicates an understanding of the other person's interests, needs and concerns.
• Makes and meets commitments that contribute to addressing the other person's interests, needs, and concerns.
• Identifies and communicates shared interests and goals.
• Identifies and communicates differences as appropriate.
• Addresses perceived harm to the other person by fully acknowledging any harm done, clarifying intentions, and finding a suitable remedy that affirms the value of the relationship.
• Uses a win-win approach to resolving conflicts or conducting negotiations.
• Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support.
• Demonstrates honesty, keeps commitments and behaves in a consistent manner.
• Shares thoughts, feelings, and rationale so that others understand personal positions.

Remains open to others' ideas and opinions even when they conflict with their own.

Conflict Management – Proactively and effectively manages and resolves all conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements. Minimizes adverse impact by first evaluating potential impacts, and then demonstrating excellent skills in constructive conflict resolution and people management. Possesses excellent conflict management and people management skills, fostering mutual respect and efficiency in the workplace.

· Recognizes differences of opinion, brings them out into the open for discussion, and looks for win-win solutions.

· Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.

· Finds agreement on issues and follows through on implementation.

· Deals effectively with others in an antagonistic situation.

Decision Making

· Makes timely and sound decisions.

· Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities.

· Compares data from different sources to draw conclusions.

· Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

· Takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

· Modifies decisions based on new information when appropriate.

· Takes calculated risks.

· Takes responsibility for decisions.

· Understands the impact and implications of decisions and provides feedback on outcomes.

· Creates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities and achieving desired outcomes.

· Includes others in the decision-making process as warranted to help make the most appropriate decision and to gain buy-in.

Job Knowledge - Consistently executes the duties and responsibilities of his or her position in an efficient and accurate manner. Clearly understands and uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform duties and responsibilities. Is effective in working with, understanding, and evaluating technical information related to the job. Is very effective in using machines, tools, or equipment.

Project Management

· Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

· Seeks and documents customer needs and ensures and measures customer satisfaction.

· Defines outcomes and expectations based on customer requirements.

· With staff, develops a workplan with tasks, timeframes, milestones, resources, and dependencies.

· Uses resources efficiently and manages effectively within budget limits.

· Ensures quality and quantity standards are met.

· Anticipates potential problems and institutes controls and contingency plans to address them.

· Monitors project progress and evaluates performance.

· Responds effectively to unforeseen problems.

· Identifies improvement areas and resolves barriers to task completion.

· Sets deadlines in a way that gets commitment from all parties involved.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000