Facilities & Construction Project Manager

Elevation Church; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical benefits for full-time staff

403b with 4% match

Dental & Vision benefits

Paid time off

Counseling sessions subsidized

Life insurance for employee and family

Job summary

Elevation Church in Matthews, North Carolina, seeks a Project Manager to oversee construction and facility projects. You will manage everything from project planning to execution, ensuring compliance with local codes and maintaining quality across multiple sites.

The position calls for strong project management experience in commercial construction, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to teamwork in a fast-paced environment aimed at ministry and community impact.

Elevation Church offers a dynamic and fulfilling workplace with unique professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing commercial construction, facilities, capital improvement projects.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management and building systems.
• Proficiency with project management software and digital collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction and facilities projects from planning through closeout.
• Oversee facility renovations, campus expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor safety and schedule adherence.

Skills

Project management

Construction process understanding

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Job description

At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website (www.elevationchurch.org) to be sure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project management

• Manage multiple construction and facilities projects from pre-construction planning through project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, and construction timelines.
• Coordinate general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and suppliers throughout all project phases.
• Oversee bid solicitation, contractor selection, contract administration, and procurement activities.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor safety, quality, schedule adherence, and construction progress.
• Serve as a communication hub between Design, Construction, Facilities, campus teams, and external partners.
• Review construction documents, drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reporting, and forecasting.

Facilities & Capital Improvements

• Oversee facility renovations, campus expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and capital improvement projects across multiple locations.
• Coordinate building repairs, maintenance projects, and system replacements, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with local building codes, permits, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between Facilities, Construction, Design, Operations, Campus Leadership, and external partners.

MUST-HAVES

• Experience managing commercial construction, facilities, capital improvement, or renovation projects.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project lifecycle management, and building systems.
• Knowledge of contractor procurement, bidding processes, contract administration, and vendor management
• Experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency with project management software and digital collaboration tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across teams.

NICE-TO-HAVES

• Experience managing multi-site construction projects.
• Background in commercial, institutional, hospitality, educational, or ministry construction.
• Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Smartsheet, or similar construction management platforms.
• Familiarity with permitting, inspections, and municipal approval processes.
• Experience leading renovation and occupied-space construction projects.

DAY-TO-DAY

• We’re typically a Sunday-Thursday work environment. Monday-Thursday, we’re in the office (8:30AM - 5PM); on Sunday, we’re supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses. (Note: There will be after-hours and on-call expectations included in this role. Our Operations team works hard to prevent issues, and we work together to support each other and our campuses when issues do arise.)
• There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so we’re pretty fast-paced. We’re also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us.
• Yes, we work hard. But we’re good at playing hard, too. We’re a creative staff, so there’s no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun!
• You can’t help but grow on our staff. You’ll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you, both in structured and unstructured ways.
• We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon.
• Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative at hand.

BENEFITS

• Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff
• 403b with 4% match
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
• Elevation Church subsidizes 6 sessions of counseling annually
• Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)