Capital/Special Projects Manager - Part Time

Facilities Department

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Position Summary:

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is an innovative leader in the areas of housing and ending homelessness in Southern Massachusetts providing temporary shelter and food, identifying safe and affordable housing and providing permanent housing with supportive Services. The Special Projects Manager will focus on property improvements for a diverse portfolio with 30 plus locations. FBMS has an excellent reputation and strong relationships with many public funders, nonprofit partners, and private landlords. It has a longstanding commitment to programs and strategic planning and to evaluation of its performance outcomes. The Special Projects Manager will continue to strengthen, develop, and expand this work.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Manage property / facility improvements as assigned including drafting bid documents, preparing contracts, maintaining project schedules, staffing and materials; logistics; planning and communication, creating and tracking project budgets.

· Provide onsite supervision and review quality and progress of project

· Communicate with project team members, vendors and stakeholders.

· Define project scopes and objectives, prepare budgets, secure approvals, and award contract work.

· Track and report project costs and provide cost analysis on established schedules.

· Work in a collaborative manner and in a team environment

· Develop and maintain professional relationships with vendors and building / municipal officials.

Requirements:

· Demonstrate project management experience, including design, permitting, and construction oversight.

· Highly effective communication, presentation and listening abilities.

· Thrive in organizations that constantly evolve and adapt.

· Embrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a teamwork environment.

· Driven to achieve results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through creative thinking.

· Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

· Ability to prioritize.

· Knowledge of budgets and financial oversight

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office

· Valid U.S. Driver’s License

· Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or equivalent related field and experience in property management or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience

Skills & Competencies:

• Empathy: An understanding and empathy for those dealing with homelessness and related issues.

• Professionalism: Maintains the highest level of professionalism in the delivery of services, building of relationships, collaboration with co-workers, and representation of Father Bill’s & MainSpring within the organization and the community.

• Communication: Speaks appropriately in positive and/or negative conversations with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, donors and constituents; Articulates the goals of Father Bill’s & MainSpring.

• Record-Keeping: Routine clerical or record-keeping incidental to the essential responsibilities of the job (including, but not limited to, data entry and case file updates).

• Job Knowledge: Possesses the practical and technical knowledge required on the job.

• Attendance: Acceptable overall attendance record, consistently at work and on time.

• Reliability: Relied upon regarding task completion and follow-up. Follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.

• Initiative: Seeks out new assignments and is willing to be flexible with additional duties.

• Adherence to Policy: Follows safety and workplace expectations, regulations and processes as defined in the Employee Handbook.

• Work Ethic: Demonstrates a commitment to the Mission and adheres to the Operating Principles of Father Bill’s

& MainSpring and works as part of a team toward a common goal.

• Safety & Security: Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

• Physical Demands: The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

o Must be able to verbally convey detailed information or important instructions or ideas accurately or quickly. Must be able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

o Average visual acuity is necessary.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties as assigned may be part of the job.

Father Bill’s & MainSpring is an equal opportunity employer.