Residential Construction Project Lead

STAR Educational Media Network, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 days PTO

Paid federal holidays

Paid winter break

Job summary

Bridge of Grace Ministries is seeking a Residential Construction Project Lead to oversee housing renovation, repair, and construction projects under the MVPD Director. You will supervise renovation staff, apprentices, and volunteers, ensure quality and safety, and provide operational support as needed.

Responsibilities include coordinating subcontractors, tracking progress, and mentoring staff, with a focus on safety and timely completion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in residential construction, renovation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff, apprentices, volunteers, or contractors.
• Knowledge of construction methods, building systems, tools, and jobsite safety.
• Experience coordinating projects and schedules to meet timelines and expectations.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead residential renovation, repair, and construction projects under the director.
• Perform and oversee construction projects to ensure quality and timelines.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to support efficient completion.
• Inspect projects for quality, safety and standards compliance.
• Provide instruction, mentorship, and feedback to part-time staff.
• Recruit, coordinate, and oversee volunteers.
• Lead hands-on training opportunities for staff and volunteers.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and productive jobsite environment.

Skills

Residential construction

Staff supervision

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

The Residential Construction Project Lead, executes day-to-day execution of housing renovation, repair, and construction projects for Bridge of Grace under the direction of the Director of MVPD. This role supervises renovation staff, apprentices, and volunteers, ensures quality and safety standards, and assists the Director with operational support as needed.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Lead residential renovation, repair, and construction projects under the direction of the Director of MVPD.
• Perform and oversee construction projects to ensure project quality and timelines.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors to support efficient project completion.
• Inspect projects to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and standards.
• Provide instruction, mentorship, and performance feedback to part time staff.
• Assist the Director to recruit, coordinate, and oversee volunteers.
• Lead hands‑on training opportunities for assigned staff and volunteers.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and productive jobsite environment for staff & volunteers.

Project Planning & Scheduling

• Assist the Director in developing project scopes, budgets, & timelines prior to initiation.
• Track project progress and communicate updates, risks, and needs to the Director.
• Support permit coordination, inspections, and required documentation as directed.

Director Support & Program Assistance

• Assist with program administrative functions and volunteer engagement as needed.
• Support Pathway to Homeownership activities and other housing initiatives as directed.
• Serve as a secondary point of contact for housing-related matters, when appropriate.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned to support departmental operations.

Safety, Compliance & Stewardship

• Enforce jobsite safety standards to protect staff, volunteers, tenants, and visitors.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with licensing, insurance, and safety requirements.
• Help coordinate work in a manner that prioritizes safety, dignity, and disruption.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers, subcontractors.

Experience and Qualifications

Required

• 2 + years of experience in residential construction, renovation, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supervising staff, apprentices, volunteers, or contractors.
• Knowledge of construction methods, building systems, tools, and jobsite safety.
• Experience coordinating projects and schedules to meet timelines and expectations.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, as required.

Preferred

• Experience working in a nonprofit or community development organization.
• Experience training or mentoring apprentices, interns, or entry‑level staff.
• Familiarity with building codes, inspections, permits, and compliance processes.
• Experience coordinating or supervising volunteers or short‑term mission teams.
• Relevant trade certifications, licenses, or formal training in residential construction.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Burmese).
• Familiarity with the Mount Vernon Park neighborhood or similar urban contexts.

Working Conditions

• Combination of indoor/outdoor residential properties, construction sites, and office.
• Exposure to construction sites, tools, equipment, and varying weather conditions.
• Position requires frequent movement between job sites and properties.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required as needed.
• Ability to respond to urgent situations as needed, which may require adjusted hours.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required to maintain jobsite safety.
• Access to reliable transportation for local travel between properties is required.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 12 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually
• All paid federal holidays observed
• Paid winter break from Christmas through New Year’s

Meaningful, mission-driven work in a faith-based, community-centered organizationTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and allows for additions and changes as deemed necessary. It is understood that the employee will also perform other business duties as required by the immediate supervisor or by a person authorized to give instructions and assignments. My employer has the right to revise this job description at any time with or without notice. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. Either my employer or I may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,000.00 – $62,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Construction: 2 years (Required)
• Contact Name : Chris Minier
• Company Name : Bridge of Grace Ministries