DRS Construction Manager

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 St. Louis Salvation Army is looking for an individual who would like to apply their experience, expertise and skills and ability to fill our Disaster Recovery Services - DRS Construction Manager.

Location: Midland Division, 1130 Hampton Ave. St. Louis, MO

This is a full‑time position with a starting salary of $68,000 per year. The role is grant‑funded for 12 months with the potential for extension based on available funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Disaster Case Managers during home visits to conduct initial damage assessments, develop detailed scopes of work, and prepare itemized project estimates for all repair and/or rebuild projects.
• Review the Statement of Understanding (homeowner’s agreement/scope of work) with homeowners as needed, ensuring each homeowner understands, agrees to, and signs the scope of work prior to the start of construction. Repairs/rebuilds may only begin with the client’s written consent.
• Ensure each project includes a clear, detailed, and approved scope of work.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with building inspectors and remain well‑informed of standard building codes and construction techniques.
• Partner with county and city building departments to ensure all repairs and rebuilds are completed in compliance with local codes and regulations.
• Secure all necessary components for repair/rebuild projects, including timely acquisition of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Coordinate the efforts of volunteers, contractors, and inspectors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within established timelines.
• Travel extensively throughout the St. Louis Region and Central Missouri to oversee and support project activities.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university; or three to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, permitting requirements, and construction standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, direct, and supervise multiple construction projects effectively.
• Proficiency in standard office functions, including computer use, phone communication, and related administrative tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Work is primarily performed indoors in a temperature‑controlled office environment; however, this position requires occasional outdoor travel and site visits in varying weather conditions, including summer heat and winter cold.