We’re looking for a construction manager to join our team at Cocke County Long Term Recovery Group! See below for position details and job description:

Basic Function: Works with the LTRG Director, LTRG Construction Management Committee, Disaster Case Manager, and Volunteer Coordinator to assist clients in their recovery from a disaster, overseeing the repair or rebuild of client homes to a safe, sanitary, secure, and functional condition within the guidelines and expectations of the LTRG and State and Local Codes.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducts project inspections and provide estimates for labor and materials
• Meets with appropriate building inspectors and has a good working knowledge of international residential building code and national, state, and local codes
• Cultivates effective relationships with partner agencies, inspectors, vendors, and the community
• Secures components to complete home repair projects including materials, equipment, and tools
• Coordinates the supply of materials, equipment, tools, volunteers, and contractors required for the timely completion of the home repair project
• Coordinates contractors or other agency repairs as well as volunteers to ensure the project proceeds in a timely manner
• Supervises the work of all volunteers and contractors in order to ensure safety, quality workmanship and high moral
• Assists disaster survivors in home repair; provides guidance, technical advice and expertise
• Maintains inventory of materials, tools, and equipment and ensures they are kept in good repair
• Ensures that project costs are kept within allotted funding
• Coordinates the efforts of volunteers, contractors, and inspectors for timely project completion
• Assigns, supervises and trains on-site volunteers in ways that ensure safety, quality workmanship, and high morale while providing service to disaster survivors
• Orients volunteers to project expectations and assigns jobs according to their skills and abilities
• Maintains accurate records of construction progress and financial accounts for each project
• Completes and explains the statement of understanding and homeowner repair agreements with the homeowners
• Completes and presents necessary documentation and reports to Construction Management Committee, DCM, and/or Long-Term Recovery Director

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years experience in general construction
• Basic knowledge in plumbing, electrical and HVAC
• Working knowledge of the LTRG
• Working knowledge of International Residential Building Code, State and Local Building Codes
• Adequate computer skills
• Experience supervising construction projects
• Problem solving skills and experience
• Experience estimating entire construction projects
• Ability to work with people of all ages, ethnic and religious backgrounds, denominations and cultures.
• Is aware and respectful of each client’s unique cultural and spiritual environment, particularly when working within their home.

Looking to Apply?

If you’d like to apply for this position, please send your resume, licenses, and cover letter to cockerecoveryapply@gmail.com.