Construction Manager

General Description
With the supervision of the Bethlehem Farm Director (or his/her designee) and accountable to the Project Manager and Caretaker Community, the Construction Manager gives direction to Caretakers in their role as work site coordinators in our low-income home repair and community service program. The Construction Manager and Project Manager are responsible for projects of the farm and coordination of worksite assessment, implementation, and documentation.
Though the Construction Manager does not assume the same household responsibilities of an in-house Caretaker, s/he is expected to participate in community building, positive communication, set an example, interact with volunteer groups during their visit, and align with the overall mission of Bethlehem Farm.

General Community Duties & Responsibilities
- Participates in regular Caretaker meetings as they pertain to the home repair and service-retreat programs
- Interacts with adult & youth volunteers, participating in group weeks as a role model
- Maintains professional boundaries
- Performs regular self and group evaluations with the guidance of the Director
- Upholds Christian standards and values as described in "Responsibilities of Community Members" in the Bethlehem Farm Community Handbook

Worksite Duties and Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Bethlehem Farm Director collaborate with the Project Manager to operate the service program.
- Complete site visits with Project Manager for the low-income home repair program
- Create or provide input on written plans and diagrams for selected projects including estimated costs, time, labor, and equipment needed for project completion
- Instruct Caretakers on skills, techniques, and safety protocol for leading worksites with assistance from Project Manager
- Set up and execute trainings for Site Leaders in collaboration with Project Manager
- Provide input in assigning site leaders and collaborate to prepare visits to sites
- Acquire necessary permits and adhere to local code on home repair projects
- Ensure that volunteers are properly trained and given safety instructions in collaboration with Project Manager
- Support technical knowledge for monitoring worksites with Project Manager through close contact with site leaders, homeowners/families as needed
- Supervise volunteers at work sites during retreat weeks with Project Manager
- Perform home repair work as needed
- Participates in facilities maintenance and grounds keeping, including finding and fixing hazards in order to support workplace safety and health at Bethlehem Farm with the Caretaker Community

Materials & Supplies
- Assist Project Manager in the purchasing, ordering, and delivering of materials, tools, and supplies for home repair projects
- Obtain and properly label receipts per established guidelines
- Oversees the efficient use of materials and supplies
- Responsible for maintenance and repair of tools

Community and Public Relations
- Maintains a good relationship with local contacts and service agencies
- Treat vendors and clients with dignity and respect as a representative of Bethlehem Farm in the local community
- Maintains positive rapport with participants and chaperones

Skills
• Construction Training and Experience
• Organization and Prioritization of Tasks
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Safety
• Strong Communication Skills
• Ability to work well with a team

Qualifications
- Five years of in-depth construction experience with a working knowledge of basic home building skills including framing, roofing, drywall, trim work, plumbing and electrical OR trade school education
- Advanced knowledge of construction tools, including safety use and proper care of them
- Valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to our insurance provider
- A keen eye for safety
- Ability to relate well to Caretakers, participants, and homeowners regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation/identity, religion, socio-economic status, etc.
- Ability to patiently teach Caretakers and volunteers
- Willingness to work under a variety of situations and weather conditions
- Ability to follow directions and work well with others
- Open to collaborative ministry with volunteers and the people of the area
- A person of faith open to working with an organization based in the Catholic tradition
- An openness to prayer, simplicity, service, and community

Other Details
- Time Commitment: position is a 1-year contract, eligible for renewal on a yearly basis.
- Compensation: Negotiable based on skill, experience, and degree level. Option to buy into health insurance plan. $500/yr training & development funds available. Local and organic meals included during work hours. Use of Bethlehem Farm vehicles for Farm business during work hours. *Option to apply to as a Caretaker and live in the Bethlehem Farm intentional community