Position Summary:

The Construction Project Manager/Instructor solicits, coordinates, and manages construction projects for participant services with a focus on planning, execution, project timelines, safety, and project budget tracking. In addition, this position is responsible for co-teaching and/or providing instructor coverage in the shop, classroom or on project sites. The Construction Project Manager/Instructor will interact with internal and external partners to deliver seamless services to individuals and ensure that positive relationships are maintained resulting in optimal employment outcomes for individuals served.

Day in the life: In a typical day, a Construction Project Manager & Instructor can expect to...

• Construction Project Management: Network with external customers to market and solicit construction projects suitable for job training.
• Construction Instruction: Provide demonstration, instruction, and monitors tasks tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
• Documentation: Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation of individuals served.

Job Pay & Perks:

• Typical starting pay range: $24.63 - $28.00
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota prioritizes work-life balance. Many roles are hybrid, and we offer competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of benefit options and an employee discount.

• Benefits: Generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Project management experience
• Residential and light commercial construction experience, including knowledge of multiple facets of construction (framing, windows and doors, drywall, siding, roofing, etc.).
• Experience with budget preparation and cost containment specific to construction projects.
• Analytical skills around construction project strategies, as well as identifying and solving unexpected issues and delays.
• Ability to interpret contracts and technical drawings.
• Experience with lecture/demonstration, one-on-one instruction, online instruction, and/or hands-on training.
• Communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using computers.
• Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds and across cultures.
• Planning, organizing, coordinating and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Adaptive and open to change, flexibility and multi-tasking.
• Must have a valid driver's license, pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) check, and carry valid automobile insurance that meets GESMN's requirements for individuals who transport program participants.

Prior Experience & Education:

• 3-5 Years of relevant experience in construction, construction project management, or other related field required.
• Construction and/or carpentry industry certifications preferred (e.g., OSHA 10/OSHA 30 Certificate).
• Associate degree preferred.

About Us:

• Leadership recognizes the importance of varied backgrounds and racial diversity contributing to our organization's goals and future. .
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
• Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, grants, and financial contributions fund our nearly 20 customized services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to jobs, create stable careers and realize the power of work.
• Shopping and donating items divert over 65 million pounds from local landfills annually and have helped us connect people to jobs since 1919.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.