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Manager of Construction Operations and Training
Assembly House 150 is seeking to hire a highly skilled and passionate professional to join our team as Manager of Construction Operations and Training.
Assembly House 150 is an innovative and growing nonprofit art, design, and construction incubator and experiential learning center in Buffalo, NY. Assembly House 150 creates inspiring, wondrous environments for all to experience the art of building. Home to the SACRA construction skills training program, Assembly House 150 brings together building industry tradespeople, architects, artists, designers, students, apprentices, and others to build awareness of the built environment, teach skills in design and construction, work together on impactful projects and empower people through creative action.
Assembly House 150 is headquartered in the former 1850s Immaculate Conception Church, a contributing building to the Allentown historic district in downtown Buffalo. Guided by the vision of artist and AH150 founder Dennis Maher, the building is being transformed into a large-scale immersive artwork, community resource, and destination. Administrative staff share space with a diverse group of builders, designers, students, and apprentices daily—in a creative, lively, and ever-evolving environment.
The AH150 Manager of Construction Operations and Training will be the lead construction personnel for AH150 design/build projects and construction training initiatives.
The Manager of Construction Operations and Training will be responsible for supervising and coordinating all construction and shop operations, including the management of assistant builders, workshop instructors, and apprentices. The position will work closely with the Director and the design, construction, and teaching team to plan, develop, fabricate, and install projects for commissioned work, as well as at the Assembly House site. The Manager of Construction Operations and Training will coordinate the preparation of project plans and specifications, prepare and manage project budgets, and set and manage project schedules and workflow. In addition, the Manager of Construction Operations and Training will coordinate meetings with relevant third parties (contractors/suppliers/clients/architects) and will oversee the quality and timeliness of project construction through all phases. The Manager of Construction Operations and Training will be the lead training and safety manager for AH150 skill-building initiatives in the AH150 woodshop. The Manager of Construction Operations and Training must demonstrate superior knowledge of and appreciation for high-level craft, and be passionate about sharing knowledge and skills with others.
Requirements:
5-10 years of experience in wood frame construction, restoration carpentry, and/or cabinetmaking
Minimum 5 years of experience in construction management
Strong understanding of construction techniques, methods, and procedures
Strong experience working collaboratively with groups and individuals, including clients, architects, local authorities, subcontractors, employees, and students
Ability to organize large projects and manage a project from start to finish
Ability to clearly communicate knowledge, instructions, and direct others on building and teaching teams
Ability to facilitate project meetings
Strives for excellence in design and construction and demonstrates superior knowledge of craft
Basic code knowledge and knowledge of industry standards
Knowledge of best practices in safety for woodshop operations
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to anticipate challenges and creatively solve problems
Superior attention to detail
Compensation:
$65,000 plus health benefits and 33 total PTO days in the first year of employment.
Interested candidates can apply by submitting a cover letter and resume in one PDF with the subject “Manager of Construction Operations and Training” to: info@assemblyhouse150.org
