Jobs at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Job Description

• Coordinates all phases of construction projects to ensure complete adherence to plans and specifications by contractors.

Responsibilities

• 60% Ensures that all construction work done, and all materials used, are in accordance with established plans and specifications by carefully monitoring, inspecting, and reviewing the progress and accomplishments of the contractor(s).
• 25% Helps control building project costs by preparing cost estimates, measuring construction progress, and monitoring project budget and expenditures.
• 15% Ensures that all construction-related contracts protect the interests of the Church, and that these contracts are legally correct, by being totally familiar with all relevant government regulations and creating/administering all contracts accordingly through coordination with Church legal counsel.

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience is desirable, but not required. 
• At least three years of construction project management experience is required. Knowledge of Church policies and procedures is highly desirable. 
• Ability to train subordinates required. 
• Good interpersonal skills required. 
• Able to motivate contractors, professional consultants to accomplish project needs, communicate clearly, both written and verbal.

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Job Description

• The purpose of this role is to assist in the work of salvation and exaltation by providing individual contributor senior level administrative support to one or more leader and/or one or more functional team or work group. Employees at this level work under minimal supervision and handle complex issues and problems that require comprehensive working knowledge and independent non-routine decision making using initiative, originality, ingenuity, and sound judgment.  

Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively anticipating future needs and making recommendations
• Assisting project teams by coordinating project details and following up on pending needs to ensure that deadlines are met
• Assisting with budget preparation and control activities including monitoring project or department/area budgets
• Performing research, analyzing information, and making recommendations based on findings
• Compiling complex data/information from a variety of sources to prepare memos, documents, reports, spreadsheets (including charts and graphs), and presentations using a wide range of software and platforms.
• Taking meeting minutes and managing meeting documentation
• Using computer apps and software to schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendars - usually for multiple leaders
• Managing email in-box(es) of assigned leader(s) to agreed level
• Making travel arrangements
• Presenting at meetings
• Supporting office resiliency operations and response (emergency response)
• Planning, organizing, and executing large meetings, conferences, and other events
• Answering complex telephone and email requests

Qualifications
Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4 years administrative or related experience
• Comprehensive administrative support working knowledge

Key Skills include the ability to:

• Communicate professionally in writing and verbally.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and other software at an advanced level to schedule appointments, create and perform analysis on spreadsheets, prepare presentations, take notes and minutes, and create and update word documents.
• Provide advanced research, analytical, and data summation support.
• Proactively anticipate needs and think strategically
• Take standard processes and procedures and adapt to address complex problems and find less obvious solutions 
• Problem solve and resolve complex conflict and problems through sound decision making
• Organize and prioritize work and needs
• Coordinate projects and events effectively
• Operate and maintain standard office equipment.
• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time, moving about the office to deliver mail and other items, and using computer monitors/equipment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Broad knowledge of the organization's structure, functions, and key personnel