Disaster Recovery Construction Manager - Travel & Impact

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 61,200 - 74,800; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in St. Louis area is seeking a Disaster Recovery Services - DRS Construction Manager to apply experience in overseeing repair and rebuild projects. This full-time role requires coordinating case managers, inspectors, volunteers, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Based in St. Louis, you will travel across the region, manage budgets, ensure codes compliance, and communicate with homeowners to secure signed scopes of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years related experience required.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, permitting requirements, and construction standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, direct, and supervise multiple construction projects.
• Proficiency in standard office functions including computer use and phone communication.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work is indoors with occasional outdoor travel and site visits in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Disaster Case Managers during home visits to assess damage, develop scopes of work, and prepare estimates for repair/rebuild projects.
• Review homeowner’s agreement/scope of work to ensure understanding, agreement, and sign-off before construction begins.
• Ensure each project has a clear, detailed, and approved scope of work.
• Build and maintain relationships with building inspectors and stay informed on codes and construction techniques.
• Coordinate with county/city departments to ensure compliance with local codes.
• Secure materials, equipment, and tools for repair/rebuild projects.
• Coordinate volunteers, contractors, and inspectors to meet timelines and budgets.
• Travel extensively throughout the St. Louis Region and Central Missouri to oversee activities.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years related experience

Job description

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in St. Louis area is seeking a Disaster Recovery Services - DRS Construction Manager to apply experience in overseeing repair and rebuild projects. This full-time role requires coordinating case managers, inspectors, volunteers, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Based in St. Louis, you will travel across the region, manage budgets, ensure codes compliance, and communicate with homeowners to secure signed scopes of