Associate Project Manager - Subcontractor Management Specialist

Job Overview:
The AFS Project Management Team drafts and administers construction project plans and budgets, and ensures that AFS projects are delivered:

• in compliance with all safety, health regulations, protocols & policies
• on time
• on budget
• at a high level of workmanship.

At the same time, the Project Manager pushes leadership out to the front lines by drafting and assigning work orders to AFS Squadron Leaders, and in the spirit of servant leadership offering logistical, training, requisition and any other professional support to team members who take responsibility for work orders.

Although AFS is 13 years old, it is currently in a new phase of scaling and building its cooperative governance structure, so expect a start-up energy when you sign up, and bring the initiative, creativity, passion, and grit you’ll need to thrive.

The Subcontractor Specialist (SCS) identifies when AFS projects require trade subcontractors such as electric, plumbing, hvac, masonry, and, following AFS guidelines, policies and procedures, finds subcontractors, negotiates and manages subcontractors and subcontracts.

Duties:

- Manage subcontractors and subcontracts, by:

• working with Ops Director & Project Managemet Team to draft subcontractor P&P
• managing subcontractor database
• regularly add new subcontractors
• honor a commitment to diversity within AFS subcontractor pool
• ensure subcontractor licensing and insurance certifications are current

- Issuing RFP's

- Negotiating, monitoring, managing and enforcing subcontracts

- Monitor, report and coordinate subcontractor performance via project manager dashboard

- Respond to Rising maintenance requests.

- Cross-train with and support other project management specialist

• site management
• regens thesis management
• Squadron Leader work order management

- Regularly inspect AFS construction sites and confirm:

• compliance with health, safety, & code regulations, protocols and policies
• properties are properly secured and climate-controlled per AFS Site Securing & Management protocol
• workers and subcontractors are keeping safe, organized, tidy worksites and working harmoniously

- Monitor weather forecasts and alert managers and crews when weather may impede project plans

- Transport crew, materials and tools as necessary; provide accounting of the movement of materials and equipment

- Submit work order requests as necessary

- Attend project management meetings

- Provide mentorship and support to fellow workers

- Pursue appropriate trainings and certifications (eg, EPA Lead Renovator, OSHA, etc)

Requirements:

• Construction project management experience and/or education preferred, although other management experiences or training are acceptable
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, databases and publishing/presentation tools is a must.
• Driver's License and own transportation. must be able to provide driving record.

Skills:

• Bilingual Spanish/English
• An eye for detail
• Strong executive/management skills
• The ability to meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to liaise with and/or manage subcontractors, employees, inspectors, vendors, clients, community members and all other stakeholders
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent data entry skills
• Must be hungry to learn and gritty enough to work through the tough moments that come with a start-up environment

If you have a passion for construction management and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Appalachian Field Services is an MHIC licensed construction social enterprise committed to providing work and career advancement to individuals facing barriers to employment, and to serving and lifting up the communities within which it works.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person