Project Manager - Construction

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing design and construction at all Archdiocesan managed facilities, with emphasis on cost control and maintenance of design and construction schedules. The Manager will also be responsible for the management of environmental projects including but not limited to asbestos abatement, lead abatement, mold testing, and removal, and other environmental issues at all Archdiocesan run facilities.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with the Archdiocesan finance office to help the Parishes, Schools and Agencies (P/S/A) develop attainable program budgets for all required work.
• Assist all P/S/A in cost control measures on all Archdiocesan renovation and addition projects.
• Develop, establish and revise as necessary engineering and construction policies and objectives, with the assistance of the Director of Building and Real Estate.
• Assist parishes in soliciting architects/designers for capital improvement projects
• Monitor drawing preparation with Project Designers and parish representatives.
• Provide list of competent contractors to bid on projects
• Monitor and approve all change orders.
• Monitor and approve all payment applications.
• Attend construction meetings and monitor project progress, helping the contractor and parish personnel coordinate activities as project oversight for the Archdiocese.
• Work to resolve problems and disputes between contractors, subcontractors, parishes, suppliers, and Architects.
• Assist with facilities engineering and maintenance issues at the Cardinal Rigali Center and other Archdiocese-owned and operated facilities.
• Missouri Department of Natural Resources designated “responsible person” for the Archdiocese with relation to any and all asbestos work.
• Enforce all required document collection necessary for compliance with Federally mandated AHERA requirements in all Archdiocesan buildings.
• Assist parishes in soliciting quotations for asbestos removal, lead abatement and mold remediation projects, and any other required environmental concerns within the Archdiocesan properties.
• Assist in and ensure proper third-party monitoring before, during, and after environmental projects.
• Work with parishes, third party consultants, and contractors to ensure environmental remediation work is started and completed when necessary, within reasonable time frames, in order to keep from affecting other parish activities

Job Requirements

• 5 - 7 years’ experience in project management or owner representation, with emphasis on commercial or institutional projects. Preferred
• BS Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture from a four year accredited college. Preferred
• Knowledge of building code requirements
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a timely and professional manner
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the job functions

Skills & Attitudes Required for Success in Job

• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Good management skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and evaluate work

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.




Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.