Job Description
Job Description
• Incumbent has primary accountability for the development and construction of assigned construction projects.
• Such projects include new meetinghouses, church education system (CES) seminaries and small institutes, and small welfare projects, large remove and install (R&I) projects.
• Incumbent is expected to meet performance standards associated with the costs, quality, and timeliness objectives of the department.
• This role is an individual contributor doing developing-level, professional work.
Responsibilities
• Project manage the work of service providers such as architects, consultants, contractors to achieve standards of performance; seeks and provides input to continually improve performance.
• Assist in analyzing project information to continuously seek ways to meet standards of performance in cost, quality, and timelines.
• Provide support and contribute to work of other related functions such as operations and maintenance (O&M) by providing expertise and services as needed.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of real estate properties to anticipate impact on construction costs and timeliness requirements.
• Provide effective project management support to local church leaders to solve their problems within established policy.
• Take the lead in coordinating and collaborating about the project to both external and stakeholders.
• Develop professional skills and receive training to improve professional competence.
• Complete moderately complex professional duties requiring some independent judgement and some guidance and supervision.
Qualifications
Required:
• Must be an active member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints and worthy of a temple recommend.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Building Technology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, professional certifications, and directly related experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in construction project management, construction supervision, engineering, architecture, project controls, or a related field, including:
• Planning and managing construction projects from initiation through completion.
• Contractor procurement, bid evaluation, and contract administration.
• Construction cost estimating, budgeting, and cost control.
• Project scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
• Managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience, including responsibility for directing project teams, consultants, contractors, or multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership, business, management, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to communicate professionally and effectively with:
• Ecclesiastical leaders.
• Real estate representatives.
• Architects and engineers.
• Contractors and vendors.
• Government agencies and regulatory authorities.
• City building officials, zoning boards, and community stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of:
• Construction project management principles and methodologies.
• Construction estimating and cost management.
• Scheduling and project controls.
• Construction contracts and procurement practices.
• Building regulations, permitting processes, and safety requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
Proficiency in:
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Construction scheduling and project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent).
• Cost control, reporting, and project analytics tools.
• Ability to travel regularly within the assigned area to oversee construction projects and site activities.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to drive to project locations.
• Must possess a valid international passport.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Professional certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, CCM, PMI-SP, or equivalent.
• Experience managing institutional, commercial, educational, religious, or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience working across multiple project sites and with geographically dispersed stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects in West Africa or similar multinational environments.
