Construction Project Manager

St. Joseph Housing Initiative (SJHI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating vibrant communities through affordable quality housing where low- and moderate-income families can thrive, prosper, and build wealth. SJHI acquires, renovates, and sells distressed properties to first-time home buyers while revitalizing neighborhoods throughout the City of St. Louis.

SJHI is seeking an experienced nonprofit/community development Construction Project Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of residential renovation and construction projects from acquisition through project completion and sale. The Construction Project Manager will report directly to the Executive Director and play a critical role in ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with SJHI’s mission and quality standards.

St. Joseph Housing Initiative (SJHI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating vibrant communities through affordable quality housing where low- and moderate-income families can thrive, prosper, and build wealth. SJHI acquires, renovates, and sells distressed properties to first‑time home buyers while revitalizing neighborhoods throughout the City of St. Louis.

SJHI is seeking an experienced nonprofit/community development Construction Project Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of residential renovation and construction projects from acquisition through project completion and sale. The Construction Project Manager will report directly to the Executive Director and play a critical role in ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with SJHI’s mission and quality standards.

• Assist the Executive Director, Internal Committee along with SJHI Team in identifying and evaluating potential property acquisitions.
• Conduct preliminary property assessments and coordinate inspections including sewer scopes, roofing evaluations, structural reviews, and mechanical inspections.
• Prepare renovation budgets, project estimates, feasibility analyses, and project proformas.
• Recommend consultants as needed, including architects, engineers, surveyors, and specialty contractors.

• Develop detailed scopes of work for rehabilitation projects.
• Solicit, review, and compare contractor bids.
• Verify contractor qualifications, insurance, licensing, references, and work history.
• Recommend contractor selections to the Executive Director.
• Coordinate project schedules and establish timelines for completion.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously throughout various stages of development.

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and compliance.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable building codes, permit requirements, and SJHI standards.
• Coordinate inspections and approvals with city departments and regulatory agencies.
• Review contractor invoices and completed work and recommend payments for approval in accordance with SJHIs’s financial controls.
• Collect and maintain project documentation.
• Develop and manage punch lists and oversee completion of final corrective work.
• Coordinate responses to buyer inspections and warranty‑related items prior to closing.

• Purchase or coordinate the purchase of construction materials and supplies within approved project budgets and established purchasing authority.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with contractors and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to maximize cost savings and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to maximize cost savings, efficiency, and competitive material pricing