Construction Project Manager – PromiseHousing (Volunteer)

Description

Construction Project Manager – PromiseHousing (Volunteer)

Organization: Mentor A Promise

Division: PromiseHousing

Location: NYC-based projects with some remote coordination

Type: Volunteer (Unpaid, Senior Technical Role)

About Mentor A Promise & PromiseHousing

Mentor A Promise (MAP) is a nonprofit organization supporting children and youth ages 5–18 experiencing housing instability in New York City. In addition to mentorship and education, MAP advances long-term solutions that address the structural causes of instability.

PromiseHousing is MAP’s housing and real estate development division, focused on developing and rehabilitating dignified, safe, and community-centered housing for families. The division brings projects from concept through construction and delivery, prioritizing safety, quality, and long-term sustainability.

Role Overview

The Construction Project Manager – PromiseHousing is responsible for overseeing the build-out, renovation, or rehabilitation of housing projects once development plans are approved. This role ensures that construction is executed safely, on schedule, and in alignment with approved scopes, budgets, and quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on construction or project management experience and is comfortable coordinating contractors, inspectors, and consultants while maintaining strong safety and compliance oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee construction build-outs or rehabilitation projects from mobilization through completion
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and quality standards
• Monitor construction progress, resolve field issues, and track milestones
• Ensure job-site safety, compliance with OSHA and local safety requirements, and proper documentation
• Coordinate inspections, approvals, and sign-offs with city agencies and third-party inspectors
• Manage punch lists, close-out documentation, and final project turnover
• Communicate regularly with PromiseHousing leadership on progress, risks, and timelines
• Ensure construction activities align with PromiseHousing goals and MAP’s mission-driven standards

Qualifications

• Experience in construction management, general contracting, or project management
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, safety, and inspection processes
• Ability to coordinate multiple contractors and consultants effectively
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Clear communication and field leadership presence
• Commitment to safe, high-quality, community-centered housing development

Preferred Skills

• Experience with residential rehab or affordable housing projects
• Familiarity with NYC building codes, inspections, and permitting processes
• OSHA certification or safety management experience
• Experience working with nonprofit or mission-driven development teams

Commitment

• Volunteer role within the PromiseHousing division
• Approximately 5–10 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment preferred
• On-site presence required during active construction phases

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on leadership experience in mission-driven housing construction
• Direct involvement in delivering safe, dignified housing for families
• Collaboration with development, design, and nonprofit leadership
• Professional references and letters of recommendation upon completion
• The opportunity to see tangible, built outcomes of your work

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through Idealist.

Help bring PromiseHousing projects across the finish line—through strong coordination, uncompromising safety, and a commitment to quality and dignity.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with our organization. At this time, volunteer opportunities are limited to individuals based in the United States due to legal, safeguarding, data-privacy, and programmatic requirements. We appreciate your interest in our mission and your understanding of these constraints.