Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
The primary objective of the Southwest Minnesota Project Manager is to oversee the delivery of high-quality repair services for low-income homeowners in Southwest Minnesota. The Project Manager must be professional, detail-oriented, self-directed, as well as a team-player who can successfully work with RTMN staff, vendors and contractors, and other stakeholders to successfully deliver these services. This role is expected to be approximately 70% Project Management, 15% Marketing & Development and 15% General Administrative. Please note, this role will be located in Southwest Minnesota and is not eligible for relocation expenses. Please submit a cover letter, along with your resume, describing your qualifications and interest in the role. Application deadline is Monday, December 2.
Areas of Responsibility
Outreach
Assist RTMN staff in networking with strategic partners for client referrals.
Assist RTMN staff in working with county and local communities to coordinate local neighborhood funding and in-kind donations where available.
Maintain a network of potential partner organizations for projects in sponsor specified counties and local communities.
Work with county and local community representatives to identify homeowner applicants.
Assist the Development Director in identifying potential donors as well as other groups or individuals which will help with development goals.
Homeowner and Nonprofit Liaison
Determine home repair projects that will be completed each year as they relate to RTMN and Southwest Minnesota goals.
Provide project assessment and determine the best repair delivery method.
Develop work scope and construction process plans for individual client projects.
Develop and foster working relationships with regional subcontractors that can assist RTMN to meet client needs.
Work with subcontractors to obtain bids, subcontracts and project completion as needed.
Act as liaison to program applicants, communicating with clients as needed.
Investigate and resolve Homeowner/ Facility complaints or concerns.
Provide data and biographical information for grant and report writing and the development of new funding sources.
Volunteer Interaction
Assist local community Rebuilding Day committees to assist them in carrying out their respective Rebuilding Day
Guide the committee in decisions regarding which client to assist, the number of clients to serve on a given Rebuilding Day and developing the scope of work.
Connect respective Rebuilding committees into the development process of RTMN.
Provide tools and equipment as required.
Provide day-of supervision on rebuilding Day projects as needed.
Recruit and train fix-it-up program and Safe at Home program volunteers.
Assess volunteer skills and assign volunteers to appropriate tasks.
Provide orientation and training of volunteers.
Provide supervision and scheduling of volunteers to ensure timely workflow and project completion.
Coordinate volunteer reward and thank you program.
Field Responsibilities
Ensure the Safety Program is constantly enforced on all project sites.
Serve as Rebuilding Together Minnesota representative in welcoming volunteers and dignitaries during opening remarks and throughout the day as needed.
Provide crisis management on jobsite as needed.
Office Responsibilities
Help Program Director develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures and timelines related to Rebuilding Together programs as outlined in Rebuilding Together procedures.
Understand and work within budget parameters.
Understand and follow all funding and grant parameters as are applicable to SW Minnesota.
Review work scopes and budgets for completeness and ability meet client needs within budgetary and process guidelines.
Review needs for subcontractors and securing subcontracted services that align with Rebuilding Together policies, municipal rules, and guidelines.
Ensure project punch list and project close-out including accounting, contract sign off and files are completed in a timely fashion.
Ensure project files are maintained and up to date and files are clearly marked for easy access.
Update and maintain information in Salesforce for both client and volunteer information.
Other
Maintain working relationships with community agencies and organizations.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
2-year college degree in construction, social work, housing or related field or equivalent experience.
Able to work some evenings and weekends.
Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and data management, and proficient with the Internet.
Knowledge of office management with good clerical and organizational skills.
General knowledge in the field of the problems faced by low-income homeowners, older adults and persons living with disabilities.
Experience working in a non-profit is preferred.
Competencies
Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational skills, and problem solving ability.
Fully proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and the Internet.
Able to compile and organize data, and write general correspondence and reports.
Able to organize and handle multitasks and meet deadlines.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including spelling, grammar, editing, proofreading and basic math aptitude skills.
Able to be a team player and possess a positive, flexible and helpful demeanor.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and be part of a cross-functional team.
Be able to speak, clearly understand and write the English language.
Must have a car, MN driver’s license and be able to drive, day and evening hours.
Essential Physical Functions
Telephone proficiency – this position requires 50%-time client services via telephone.
Type frequently.
Drive sometimes.
Sit frequently.
Stand frequently.
Walk frequently.
Walk flights of stairs and ladders.
Lift 25 pounds or more.
Salary Range
$59,000 - $62,000