Small Contractor Success Accelerator Program Manager

$60,000 - $80,000/Yr

Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Real Estate

About the position

The Small Contractor Success Accelerator Program Manager at the Jamaica Plain Neighborhood Development Corporation (JPNDC) plays a pivotal role in driving equity goals in Boston through innovative construction projects and initiatives. This position is designed for individuals who possess skills in construction project management and are eager to optimize contractor operations while integrating equity into every facet of project management. The JPNDC is a grassroots community development corporation with a rich history of 47 years in community organizing and resident leadership, aiming to transform the lives of Boston residents who have been excluded from prosperity due to an inequitable economic system. The organization focuses on building affordable housing, providing economic prosperity services, and organizing community members to pursue desired changes. In this role, the Program Manager will oversee strategic planning and execution to foster the growth and sustainability of small construction businesses in Greater Boston. This includes coordinating training cohorts and delivering training on business management, construction-specific skills, and business planning. The Program Manager will also assist contractors in accessing technical assistance related to business development, operations, finance, accounting, and securing certifications. A significant aspect of the role involves developing and implementing a program to expand into the clean energy sector, offering training and support to Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) contractors. The position requires building and maintaining relationships with industry experts, community leaders, educational partners, and funders, as well as facilitating participant-mentor matching and overseeing mentoring sessions. The Program Manager will organize industry events, workshops, and networking sessions, manage program materials and online resources, and oversee the application and selection process for participants. Fundraising for program implementation from various sources and conducting assessments to gather feedback for program evaluation and reporting are also key responsibilities. The role includes planning key events like graduation ceremonies to celebrate participant achievements and ensuring that equity priorities are incorporated into program planning, design, and implementation. Additionally, the Program Manager will represent JPNDC at neighborhood meetings and hearings, oversee program budgets, and communicate proactively with colleagues and partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and execution to foster the growth and sustainability of small construction businesses in Greater Boston.
• Coordinate training cohorts and deliver training on business management, construction-specific skills, and business planning.
• Assist contractors in accessing technical assistance related to business development, operations, finance, accounting, and securing certifications.
• Develop and implement a program to expand into the clean energy sector, offering training and support to MWBE contractors.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry experts, community leaders, educational partners, and funders.
• Facilitate participant-mentor matching and oversee mentoring sessions.
• Organize industry events, workshops, and networking sessions.
• Manage program materials, online resources, and learning tools.
• Oversee the application and selection process, providing ongoing support to participants.
• Raise funds for program implementation from various sources.
• Conduct assessments, gather feedback, and prepare reports for stakeholders and funders.
• Organize key events like graduation ceremonies to celebrate participant achievements.
• Ensure equity priorities are incorporated into program planning, design, and implementation.
• Represent JPNDC at neighborhood meetings and hearings.
• Oversee program budgets and grant management.
• Communicate proactively with colleagues and partners.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of construction procurement and management.
• 3-5 years of experience in construction management or a related field.
• Ability to translate procurement requirements into understandable formats for contractors.
• Commitment to JPNDC's mission and vision.
• Effective team collaboration and self-starter initiative.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Microsoft Office, Adobe/Acrobat.
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in reading construction plans and specifications, project estimating, and bid proposal preparation.
• Highly entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-oriented.
• Demonstrated project and program management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, or Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Up to 90% of individual insurance premiums paid for health, vision, and Altus dental insurance.
• 2 weeks of vacation plus one week at the end of the year and 14 holidays recognized per year.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance.
• A vested 403b retirement plan.
• CEU credit or comparable training for professional development in DEI, economic and workforce development, early childhood education, and affordable housing and real estate finance.