RAS - Building Superintendent

Young Life•Goshen, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the on-site, day-to-day activities of the construction of a Young Life facility including: buildings, domestic and waste water systems, utilities, recreational features, parking areas and roads. This position calls for hands-on involvement, inspection of items and work, supervising staff and interns, setting priorities, setting and adhering to budgets, working with contractors and researching and implementing portions of the work. These responsibilities are to be carried out in a way that will honor Jesus Christ and comply with Young Life’s Statement of Purpose. The building superintendent will supervise a project or projects totaling $2,000,000 or less in a 12-month time period. Young Life is a relational ministry. Staff must be able to convey a sense of Christ-like hospitality and concern for guests and staff. Responding to the unexpected needs of a guest in a prompt and professional manner is important. All staff members are expected to represent Young Life positively and professionally within the community and be able to work with and minister to the volunteer high school- and college-age young people who attend our camp.

Requirements

Proven track record of successfully supervising site development, infrastructure, utility and superstructure projects.
Capable of reading construction drawings and specifications.
Basic understanding of construction equipment.
Possess understanding of construction science and the trades.
Comprehension of basic surveying principles.
Capable of performing simple engineering calculations.
Ability to follow a construction schedule, interpret requirements and implement actions to achieve goals.
Capable of providing clear, written and verbal directions.
Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications.
Must profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.
Must subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith.
Shall be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization.
Shall refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life.
Shall abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in engineering, architecture or building science or substitute a minimum of 10 years of construction experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all on-site activities of a construction project. This includes but may not be limited to: contractors, suppliers, vendors, volunteers, work teams, camp operations and inspections.
Solve coordination or document conflicts or problems that arise on a construction project.
Identify issues that need to be brought to the attention of the project manager.
Maintain a safe work site. This will include the monitoring of contractors’ safety practices.
Ensure that the safety of all guests of the property is not jeopardized by any work activities.
Maintain a current set of construction documents for construction use. This includes but is not limited to updating changes and producing as-built drawings.
Inspect materials for conformance with construction specifications.
Monitor installations for conformance with construction drawings.
Responsible for the highest level of project quality control.
Identify anything that may impact the cost and/or schedule of the project and report it to the project manager.
Be prepared to present solution options and recommendations.
Capable of reviewing and certifying monthly contractors’ progress payments.