Assistant Project Manager - Disaster Recovery Projects

About the role

All Hands and Hearts is a nonprofit that helps communities recover after disasters and gets children back in school. This full-time Assistant Project Manager position develops and oversees response and recovery projects for impacted communities, working closely with the Project Manager in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Help the PM define project scope, milestones, timelines and budgets, and update tracking systems such as Salesforce, LW tracking, MS Project and volunteer management tools.
• Support the PM with drawings and plans, explain them to the construction team, and take part in quality control reviews and site visits.
• Help set work and safety practices and health, safety and security procedures, including risk assessments, and share them with site teams.
• Cover the PM during breaks and construction crews when needed, and organize monthly breaks for the team.
• Monitor and evaluate project scope, quality and impact, and support the PM in leading a diverse team of staff, volunteers and local workers.
• Support the logistics coordinator with procurement, and help hire and vet subcontractors and suppliers.
• Compile fortnightly program reports, oversee training of site supervisors and masons, and work with the Community Coordinator on renewal projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; architecture, civil or structural engineering preferred.
• Technical experience in construction; All Hands and Hearts experience is preferable but not required.
• Fluency in Spanish is preferable, and good written and spoken English.
• Valid driver's license; must be comfortable working outdoors in adverse weather, lifting up to 40 lbs, climbing ladders and scaffolding, and in high-stress situations.

Required skills

• Confident use of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets) and Microsoft Office, including MS Project.
• Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with international humanitarian standards such as Sphere and HAP.

What we offer

• Starting salary of $1,200-$1,375 USD per month, up to $1,550 for highly qualified candidates.
• Room and board, monthly rest-and-recovery breaks with allowance, emergency medical coverage, visa extension reimbursement and travel to the program location.