Restoration Project Manager

About this role

Job Details: Job Location: EEC - Signal Hill, CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $81600.00 - $93840.00Salary, Organization Summary

The Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has helped at-risk young adults develop themselves since 1987. To date, more than 10,000 young people have participated in CCLB classes and service projects, learning new skills while contributing to the quality of life for residents of the greater Long Beach area.

Mission The primary mission of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach is to develop at-risk youth to reach their full potential through work, service, conservation, and education.

Position Summary

The Project Manager adds value to the mission of the Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) by using his or her professional skills to develop and maintain the CCLB’s goals.  Reporting to the Director of Conservation Programs, the Project Manager is responsible for completing public works and park construction projects that could include journeyman level carpentry, masonry, concrete flat work & curb and gutter, plumbing, irrigation systems, and welding/metal fence construction.  The position is also responsible for project cost estimating, oversight (both CCLB crews and subcontractors), interfacing with project sponsors, and all project technical administration including project updates, reporting, permits and other associated paperwork.

Essential Responsibilities

Supervise, motivate, direct, and coordinate specialty crews of young people in a demanding work/educational program. Supervise and oversee CCLB crews in the completion of public works or park construction tasks/projects, which include demolition, excavation, carpentry, masonry, metal fencing; and concrete construction to include: forming for curb and gutter, preparing for flatwork, pouring concrete, finishing flatwork, and stripping forms. Complete and oversee daily public works or park construction tasks including mechanical demolition, excavation, grading, loading trucks, material handling, carpentry, masonry, plumbing (irrigation), metal fencing; and concrete construction to include: forming for curb and gutter, preparing for flatwork, pouring concrete, finishing flatwork, and stripping forms. Responsible for reviewing invitations to bid, construction drawings and specifications for use in preparing proposal estimates and bids. Prepare schedules, budgets and work plan documents during all phases of the design process Contact subcontractors and material suppliers to obtain quotes for inclusion in estimates. Maintain open dialogue with Project Managers and sponsors to make clarifications on bids or assist with major construction plan changes. Review research for product and construction methods related to projects Process contractual and financial construction administration documents Assists with planning, organizing, managing and evaluating the work projects, corpsmembers, supervisors, and subcontractors. Participates in establishing project plans and initiatives to meet program goals and objectives; implements plans, work projects, processes, procedures and policies required to achieve overall department performance results. Provides leadership and works with program staff and develop and maintain a high performance, customer service-oriented work environments that supports achieving CCLB mission, objectives and service expectations; provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote a positive employee relations environment. Participates in the analysis and redesign of work processes and associated with program and individual projects requirements; review progress against time lines and budgets and develops project reports and related materials. Serves as an expert program resource; provides training and technical assistance to program staff; interprets program policies and associated regulations; trains, advises and assists project supervisors with field program and evaluates their consistency and effectiveness in interpreting plans for contract compliance by accompanying them in the field; visit job sites to personally inspect progress on each project; conducts daily safety training program. Ensures site safety of construction projects; conduct safety training programs; makes final acceptance inspections and closes projects; oversees the preparation of completion notices and contract payment requests. Ensure high quality of work and execute plan to meet project deadlines. Assist as needed with on the job teaching of skills; and foster and encourage development of good work habits, construction experience and teamwork.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Organizing and Planning– Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and work ethics. Demonstrates excellent communication skills (oral and written). Characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-communication interactions. Demonstrates a high level of accountability, responsibility and dependability. Demonstrates a positive attitude, self-discipline, and self-awareness. Demonstrates excellent analytical skills – characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations; extract and interpret implications of courses of action. Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalency is required. Journey level carpentry experience to include proven knowledge of masonry, irrigation, grading or other applicable skills and a minimum of 5 years experience working in the trades. Proficiency in using tools appropriate for various work projects. Knowledge of various construction trades and the Unions. Masonry, concrete forming, pouring and finishing, grading, project layout, surveying and project tools and material ordering and inventory control. Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate safety. Ability to organize, direct crew work and meet project deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Experience and working skills with grading, compaction and compaction percentages as well as installations of compaction and soil materials. Ability to effectively work in an environment characterized by multiple simultaneous demands, changing priorities and a heavy workload. Effective supervision skills and ability to motivate and discipline corpsmembers. Ability to read construction blueprints and perform project tasks from plans. Ability to provide work tasks to subsidiary crews from working blueprints. Ability to draw working designs for crews/corpsmembers to perform tasks from Experience in the use of heavy equipment such as Bobcats, skip loaders, graders, surveying, roller compactors, mixing equipment. Experience in slope grading and elevations requirements as well as ADA. Knowledge in City, County and building codes.

Other Duties and Requirements:

California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California. If a private vehicle is utilized for company purposes, validation of a California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the state of California. This position may at times work remotely and thus requires the ability to work both collaboratively and independently at a distance with a high level of accountability, including timeliness on deliverables Adhere to all CCLB policies and procedures. Support the CCLB Mission and Vision and model our Values. Perform other duties as assigned. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time and without notice Reference checks will be conducted.  Employment is also contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.

Salary and Benefits

$81,600 – $93,840/Group 17 (reflects the entire pay range) based on a level of experience and education that significantly exceeds the minimum requirements and is commensurate with the compensation scale (salary range).

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits Vacation, Sick and Personal Holiday Benefits

AA/EEO Statement

The Conservation Corps of Long Beach (CCLB) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.  The CCLB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The CCLB expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  Improper interference with the ability of CCLB's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Qualifications: Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Organizing and Planning– Ability to structure tasks, establish priorities and set goals. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and work ethics. Demonstrates excellent communication skills (oral and written). Characterized by actively listening and ensuring respectful two-communication interactions. Demonstrates a high level of accountability, responsibility and dependability. Demonstrates a positive attitude, self-discipline, and self-awareness. Demonstrates excellent analytical skills – characterized by identifying, assimilating and comprehending the critical elements of various situations; extract and interpret implications of courses of action. Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation and collaboration with others.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or equivalency is required. Journey level carpentry experience to include proven knowledge of masonry, irrigation, grading or other applicable skills and a minimum of 5 years experience working in the trades. Proficiency in using tools appropriate for various work projects. Knowledge of various construction trades and the Unions. Masonry, concrete forming, pouring and finishing, grading, project layout, surveying and project tools and material ordering and inventory control. Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate safety. Ability to organize, direct crew work and meet project deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Experience and working skills with grading, compaction and compaction percentages as well as installations of compaction and soil materials. Ability to effectively work in an environment characterized by multiple simultaneous demands, changing priorities and a heavy workload. Effective supervision skills and ability to motivate and discipline corpsmembers. Ability to read construction blueprints and perform project tasks from plans. Ability to provide work tasks to subsidiary crews from working blueprints. Ability to draw working designs for crews/corpsmembers to perform tasks from Experience in the use of heavy equipment such as Bobcats, skip loaders, graders, surveying, roller compactors, mixing equipment. Experience in slope grading and elevations requirements as well as ADA. Knowledge in City, County and building codes.

Other Duties and Requirements:

California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record for commercial policy insurability per the requirements of the state of California. If a private vehicle is utilized for company purposes, validation of a California Class C Driver’s License, validation of driving record and approval of commercial policy insurability is required in conjunction with proof of personal minimum liability insurance coverage per the requirements of the state of California. This position may at times work remotely and thus requires the ability to work both collaboratively and independently at a distance with a high level of accountability, including timeliness on deliverables Adhere to all CCLB policies and procedures. Support the CCLB Mission and Vision and model our Values. Perform other duties as assigned. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and/or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time and without notice Reference checks will be conducted.  Employment is also contingent upon receipt of acceptable references.