Restoration Project Manager

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, corps members, 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…