What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager position at SBP?
Description
Position Summary
Are you passionate about helping communities recover and thrive after disasters? As SBP’s Construction Project Manager, you will execute all construction-related activities associated with the program. This team member will oversee the completion of housing rehabilitation for eligible clients in accordance with available funding and SBP program rules and regulations. This position reports directly to the Director of Construction and is also responsible for training and providing appropriate guidance to the AmeriCorps Project Leads.
If you’re driven by purpose and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact. Join SBP to help disaster-affected communities rebuild stronger and create a future of resilience and hope.
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Responsibilities
- Manage 8-10 active projects, as well as additional projects in pre- or post-construction
- Lead, develop and retain a team of 8 -12 AmeriCorps Members
- Conduct pre-construction site assessments to determine homes that are ideal for the program
- Develop accurate and thorough estimates and scopes of work for newly assigned projects
- Create and track project schedules to ensure that the project stays on schedule
- Track budget vs actual for each assigned project, identify trends and propose solutions to ensure more accurate budgeting
- Schedule and coordinate subcontracted labor and/or internal teams and volunteers
- Review and approve subcontractor invoices and draw requests
- Maintain accurate electronic construction files.
- Be solutions-oriented and innovative in scheduling volunteers on construction projects and ensuring each project offers a meaningful volunteer experience
- Participate in start file meetings, inspections and project close outs according to SBP and/or grantor program requirements and alongside members of the Client Services Team and client
- Communicate progress towards completion and answer questions from client or Client Services Team
- Provide initial and ongoing training for AmeriCorps members
- Provide additional support to Director of Construction and the program as needed
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Requirements
- Education & Experience: Minimum of 5 years of residential construction experience. Experience with Xactimate and/or Procore a plus.
- Skills: Excellent project management skills, including effective planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks. Top-notch written communication and interpersonal skills
- Abilities: Ability to read architectural drawings, estimate projects and develop scopes of work. Able to lift up to 50 lbs and do physical labor in diverse weather conditions. Ability to train unskilled AmeriCorps members and volunteers in all phases of construction
- Alignment: Passion for SBP’s mission and the resilience to work in fast-paced environments.
- Technical Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace
- Flexibility: Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
- Compliance: Ability to pass a criminal background check. Valid Driver’s License
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary: $60,000–$75,000.
- Comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a chance to make a difference where it matters most.
- A supportive team environment where your contributions are celebrated and amplified.
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About Us
At SBP, we believe that every community deserves a future where resilience outshines disaster. Founded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2006, we are a social impact organization on a mission to shrink the time between disaster and recovery. By empowering communities to rebound quickly—regardless of race, economic status, or location—we’re building a world where strength, equity, and opportunity prevail.
What makes SBP different? We don’t just react to disasters; we redefine recovery through a bold, 360-degree approach:
- Training and Advising: Equipping individuals, communities, nonprofits, businesses, and governments with cutting-edge strategies to prepare for, mitigate, and recover from disasters.
- Building Resilience: Constructing durable, disaster-resistant homes while sharing our proven models with others to amplify recovery efforts.
- Advocating for Change: Pushing for systemic improvements that make disaster recovery more predictable, efficient, and fair for all survivors.
SBP’s impact is powered by the passion of volunteers, AmeriCorps members, and partners, alongside a dedicated team driven by our core values: racial equity, environmental sustainability, and a relentless commitment to helping those most in need. Together, we’ve changed thousands of lives—and we’re just getting started.
If you’re inspired to make a difference and driven to build stronger, more resilient communities, we’d love for you to join us. Let’s create lasting change, together.
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SBP is building a diverse and experienced staff. The organization encourages multiple perspectives and experiences, supports a multicultural environment, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the populations we work with and the communities where we work. Our hiring and business practices appreciate the strengths offered through different backgrounds.
SBP is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, disabled veteran status, or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.
It is the policy of SBP not to discriminate against any individual, person, or group on the basis of disability and the intent of SBP to address any complaints that may arise pursuant to Section 504.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000