HSE Instructor-Construction

Dutchess Community College•Poughkeepsie, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

Dutchess Community College is seeking a part-time High School Equivalency (HSE) Credit Free Instructor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), Introduction to Carpentry Skills course. The HSE NCCER Credit Free Construction Instructor will teach the NCCER curriculum. Be certified as an OSHA certified Instructor. Manage the renovation, rehabilitation, or construction of affordable housing units and the onsite construction training of young people. Prepare reports for NCCER certification and provide data to the Data Specialist. Develop construction plans and work schedules. Communicate with subcontractors and inspectors. Coordinate and monitor the progress and quality of the projects. Develop construction budgets and monitor costs. Manage bid process and coordinate subcontractors. Order materials/supplies, monitor inventory. Define weekly work assignments and priorities for construction trainers and trainees. Provide oversight on site, set standards for behavior and ensure worksite safety. Oversee and support the Construction Assistant Keep the Executive Director informed of the progress, problems and needs of the on-site construction work and training. Coordinate with the Job Developer to identify trainee's career goals. Assess potential construction sites/projects. Support youth leadership development and counseling goals of the program through appropriate site activities and processes. Attend weekly staff meetings. Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

  • Contractor's license with demonstrated experience in construction management preferred.
  • Experience and ability to teach basic construction math.
  • Ability to work in an enthusiastic and encouraging way with young people who have not completed high school.
  • Understanding of the issues facing young people who have not completed high school.
  • Interest in training young people in building trades and the development of leadership skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

  • Contractor's license with demonstrated experience in construction management

Responsibilities

  • Teach the NCCER curriculum.
  • Be certified as an OSHA certified Instructor.
  • Manage the renovation, rehabilitation, or construction of affordable housing units and the onsite construction training of young people.
  • Prepare reports for NCCER certification and provide data to the Data Specialist.
  • Develop construction plans and work schedules.
  • Communicate with subcontractors and inspectors.
  • Coordinate and monitor the progress and quality of the projects.
  • Develop construction budgets and monitor costs.
  • Manage bid process and coordinate subcontractors.
  • Order materials/supplies, monitor inventory.
  • Define weekly work assignments and priorities for construction trainers and trainees.
  • Provide oversight on site, set standards for behavior and ensure worksite safety.
  • Oversee and support the Construction Assistant.
  • Keep the Executive Director informed of the progress, problems and needs of the on-site construction work and training.
  • Coordinate with the Job Developer to identify trainee's career goals.
  • Assess potential construction sites/projects.
  • Support youth leadership development and counseling goals of the program through appropriate site activities and processes.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

  • Salary: $20-28 / hr
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