Construction Project Manager/Instructor

Position Summary:

The Construction Project Manager/Instructor solicits, coordinates, and manages construction projects for participant services with a focus on planning, execution, project timelines, safety, and project budget tracking. In addition, this position is responsible for co-teaching and/or providing instructor coverage in the shop, classroom or on project sites for skill trades training programs within GESMN. The Construction Project Manager/Instructor will interact with internal and external partners to deliver seamless services to individuals and ensure that positive relationships are maintained resulting in optimal employment outcomes for individuals served.

Day in the life: In a typical day the Construction Project Manager/ Instructor can expect to..

• Construction Project Manager: Networks with external customers to market and solicit construction projects suitable for job training. Develops and manages construction projects for students with a focus on planning, execution, project timelines.
• Instruction: Provides demonstration, instruction, and monitors tasks tailored to individual student needs and abilities. Provides shop and on-site construction skills instruction and assessment, including deconstruction, rough framing, drywall, siding roofing, green building practices and blueprint reading and other related skills and practices within the construction trades.
• Documentation: Maintains complete, accurate, and timely documentation of individuals served.

Job Pay & Perks:

• Pay range: $25.87 - $36.29
• This is a scheduled-hybrid role whose essential functions require work to be conducted at a physical location, which may include a GESMN or partner facility, at least two (2) days per week. The remaining days can be worked from the employee’s home office or a designated community setting as directed by the manager.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, and an employee discount!

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

•Project management experience
•Residential and light commercial construction experience, building process from excavation to finishes.
•Experience with estimating, budget preparation and cost containment specific to construction projects.
•Analytical skills around construction project strategies, as well as identifying and solving unexpected issues and delays.
•Ability to interpret contracts and technical drawings.
•Experience with lecture/demonstration, one-on-one instruction, online instruction, and/or hands-on training.
•Communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
•Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite and database use.
•Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds and across cultures.
•Planning, organizing, coordinating and time management skills.
•Ability to work independently and within a team.
•Adaptive and open to change, flexibility and multi-tasking.
•Must have a valid driver's license, pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, and carry valid automobile insurance that meets GESMN's requirements for individuals who transport program participants.
•Must be at least 21 years of age, pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, (no major violations, not more than two (2) minor violations, and not more than one (1) accident in the past three years) and carry automobile liability insurance coverage with a minimum of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 limits or a combined single limit of $300,000

Prior Experience and Education:

•3-5 Years of relevant experience in construction, construction project management, or other related field required.
•Construction and/or carpentry industry certifications preferred (e.g., OSHA 10/OSHA 30 Certificate).
•Associate degree preferred.

About Us:

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.