Construction Manager

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ST. LOUIS, a family of ministries, has been helping people in need since 1912. Inspired by Jesus Christ, we serve people in need, work to improve social conditions, and unite with others in this mission.

Job Summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Construction Manager to join our Disaster Services team. This role is a grant-funded, temporary full-time position responsible for assessing residential property damage resulting from the May 2025 tornado in St. Louis and managing repair and reconstruction projects that restore homes to safe, sanitary, and secure conditions. The position develops scopes of work and project budgets, coordinates bids and permits, oversees contractors and volunteers, monitors project timelines and expenditures, and serves as the primary liaison among homeowners, Disaster Case Managers, contractors, and community partners to ensure projects are completed in compliance with grant requirements, building codes, and program expectations. The annual compensation starts at $70,000, with opportunities for increased earnings based on meeting preferred education and experience per the job description. This is a grant-funded, temporary position with funding secured through June 2027. The position may be extended beyond June 2027 based on project needs and continued funding availability.

Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision insurance; Paid life insurance; Long-term disability insurance; Flexible spending account; 403(b) with company match; Paid Holiday & Holy Days; Paid Time Off (vacation and personal days); Paid Parental Leave; Paid Sick Days; Wellness perks; Coworker appreciation days; Learning and development resources; And much more!

Job Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of basic construction practices, sequencing and equipment and must maintain knowledge of local, state and federal building codes.
• Work in collaboration with disaster case managers (DCMs) and other coworkers.
• Needs to provide clear communication throughout the entire process between DCMs, clients, and contractors.
• Sharing and keeping an up-to-date calendar through Microsoft Outlook that is accessible by disaster staff to follow the progress with each client. 
• Document the progress of each case from construction request to construction assessment, to the collection of 2 to 3 bids, and through completion of the construction work.
• Meet with Program Director on a weekly basis to review construction requests and assessments
• Complete and submit to Program Director weekly progress reports for all projects.
• Participate in Long-Term Recovery Committee meetings with updates on pending projects.
• Perform home/site visits to assess if damage/deterioration fits within the guidelines of funding grants for repair/replacement purposes.
• Conduct interior and exterior assessment of residential properties to determine whether damage is due to deferred maintenance or disaster issues.
• Develop and submit for approval the scope of work and budget for each project.
• Obtain and track required bids and/or material quotes needed to complete project’s scope of work.
• Develop a project schedule with milestones and overall project completion date.
• Generate and submit all necessary paperwork in order to obtain required permits.
• Oversee contractors for timely projects completion and within budget.
• Ability to read blueprints and specification manuals.
• Review all invoices for labor and/or materials and verify against which funding source costs are to be allocated for all building and repair projects.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology, Engineering, or a related field; or a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in residential construction, rehabilitation, property assessment, or construction project management.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience preparing construction estimates, scopes of work, project budgets, or bid specifications for residential repair, renovation, or reconstruction projects.
• Experience managing construction projects from assessment through completion, including contractor coordination, scheduling, budgeting, and quality oversight.
• Experience supervising or coordinating the work of contractors, subcontractors, vendors, volunteers, or construction crews.
• Valid driver's license, access to personal vehicle, proof of automobile insurance.

Catholic Charities of St. Louis does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Catholic Charities of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. 




Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.