Construction Project Management & Construction Trades Skills

The Memorial Christian Hospital opened a new multi-level replacement building four years ago.  Since that opening the team has prepared studies with what could be done with the old facility and other areas of the campus for ministry development.  In addition to renovating the existing hospital, the team is proposing new national staff housing, a new primary school and new Bible college be constructed; all meant to expand the influence of the Gospel in the region.

The Need
The project needs skilled people in the area of construction project management and the trades (general, electrical, plumbing).  The campus is in need of several facility maintenance managers.

Skills Required

Construction Project Management – The ability to lead and work with national contractors and trades people (with the help of translators).  Skilled in leadership, project organization, financial tracking and other skills needed to oversee construction work
Construction Trades Skills – The ability to use a specific trade and lead national workers in that trade to carry out construction.
Facility Maintenance – The ability to lead and work with a team of national facility maintenance personnel in caring for the campus and hospital.
The Logistics
Dates: Ongoing for short-term, mid-term or long-term assignment

Application & Costs: Anyone interested in these positions must go through ABWE’s application and on-boarding process.  Depending on the length of time for service various levels of training may be required.  Each person is required to raise the support needed to live and work in country as a full-time worker or volunteer.