Construction Manager

Position Purpose

A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that helps communities recover after disasters and gets children back in school. The position is full-time and is responsible for overseeing and implementing the scopes of work in the recovery phase, managing construction subcontractors. Please note that this is a U.S. based position. 

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to  Technical Capacity Manager


• Roles reporting to position Associate Construction Manager


• Approximate number of reports  0-1

Essential Functions

• Develop and monitor scopes of work and project queue, budget, timeline, and quality control


• Assess and source contractors for the scope of work, manage their hiring, oversee their tasks, and ensure that work is completed efficiently meeting both compliance and quality standards.


• Conduct Quality Control inspections at each worksite to verify that subcontractors adhere to established quality standards for all tasks.


• Track all responsibilities (e.g. tack assessments, work progress, budget timelines, quality control) updating the necessary tracking systems. e.g. Salesforce, MS Project


• Establish assessment criteria and perform assessments to establish scopes of work and Material estimates


• Call homeowners to walk through our Homeowner Prioritization Process


• Schedule work dates with homeowners leading up to work on sites, and conduct follow up calls to capture feedback and satisfaction level of work completed


• Ensure compliance with legal, donor, and safety requirements for projects


• Liaise with internal and external partners to ensure the successful completion of projects.


• Work with local partners to foster collaboration.


• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.


• Support the hiring process for Associate Construction Managers by participating in interviews and providing feedback to ensure candidates meet technical and operational needs.


• Effectively onboard and manage Associate Construction Managers to meet the needs of the affected community and the grant requirements, and support them to carry out their roles effectively and efficiently.


• Financial Responsibilities include the operating budget for the associated department


• Perform other duties as required.

Position Requirements

• Education Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.  Architect or civil engineer degree preferred.


• Related Experience  Previous All Hands and Hearts experience preferred.  Previous experience in a disaster response setting is preferred.  Must have project management experience, as well as supervisory experience.  Must have technical experience in construction management and experience managing subcontractors.


• Special Competencies/Certifications Good written and oral communication skills and confident working with Google Workspace, particularly Google Docs and Google Sheets; and Microsoft Office.  Applicants need to be well organized and have a flexible approach to managing multiple tasks and prioritizing them appropriately. The individual is able to manage a large workload and perform in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands 

• Constantly works in outdoor adverse weather conditions


• Frequently moves items weighing up to 40 lbs on work site or on base


• Frequently operates construction equipment (table saws, impact drivers, drills, and more)


• Frequently operates computer


• Frequently ascends/descends ladders and scaffolding


• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 


• Frequent travel


• Living in communal environment


• High stress situations

Compensation & Benefits 

• Compensation Typical starting salary is $18.00-$20.00/ hour., and up to $22.00/ hour for highly qualified candidates who have previous experience in this role. 


• Room & Board included


• Monthly R&R breaks


• Medical, vision, and dental insurance plans (US Employees)


• Flex Spending Account (US Employees)


• 401K with safe harbor match for U.S. staff (US Employees)

Diversity is the acknowledgment, promotion and celebration of our differences and similarities. All racial identities, ethnicities, sexes, nationalities, gender identities and expressions, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientations, ages, spiritualities, points of view and socioeconomic statuses can fit in with us. We support individuals from around the world and serve communities affected by disasters with purpose. Response, recovery, resilience and renewal are why we exist. Respect for the value of diversity, inclusion and social justice drives us forward every day. Everyone is welcome. 

All Hands and Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.