Founded in 1876, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) is America's oldest conservation and recreation organization. AMC is dedicated to protecting, enjoying, and understanding the outdoors. We envision a world where being outdoors is an integral part of people’s lives; where our natural resources are healthy, loved, and protected. Working in America’s Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, AMC values respect for all people and nature, lifelong engagement with the outdoors, prepared leadership, intrinsic worth of the outdoors, and fun.
The Construction Lead position, reporting to the Project Manager, plays a key role in supporting the Construction Crew (CC) department’s responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and operation (MRO) of AMC’s front-country and back-country hospitality properties. The ideal candidate will have the ability and enthusiasm to integrate with the existing facility maintenance team and contribute to its success.
The Construction Project Lead is responsible for the on-site management and completion of construction projects across AMC’s hospitality properties, which span from New Jersey to Maine. This dynamic role blends hands-on construction work with project management responsibilities and mentorship of junior Construction Crew members, fostering their growth in construction and MRO knowledge and skills. It’s an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while collaborating with a talented team.
The ideal candidate will bring experience in building renovation and construction and a willingness to expand their expertise in building maintenance, repair, and operations. Our team is skilled in a wide range of trades, including carpentry (renovation and new construction, frame to finish), plumbing, gas fitting, electrical, HVAC/R, welding/metalworking, small engine repair, and general maintenance. We work together to make AMC’s facilities shine. As part of our team, you will be expected to learn from your colleagues and share your own knowledge, skills, and abilities.
What you’ll be doing at AMC
- Using your knowledge, skills, and abilities to ensure AMC’s hospitality facilities present and perform at their highest potential. You are responsible for on-site implementation of the project plans developed in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Sharing your knowledge, skills, and abilities with CC staff and learning from them as well to improve your own value on the Team.
- Providing 24 hour on-call facility response primarily to AMC facilities in New Hampshire, including snow removal operations at The Highland Center in Crawford Notch and Pinkham Notch Visitor Center in Pinkham Notch. This responsibility is shared among all members of the CC Maintenance Team on a rotating basis.
- Enforcing established policies and guidelines to ensure safe and responsible leadership, site management, transportation, and crew safety.
- Participating in annual Spring/Fall airlift operations to support AMC’s 8 High Mountain Huts; Gaining the experience required to serve as either Top or Bottom Crew Leader during airlift work.
- Obtaining or maintaining certification in trade licensure or building maintenance, repair, and operation. Examples of certifications/training held among our current staff include; renewable energy technology, Septic Installer/Waste Water system operator, Public Water system operator, LP Gas service technician, HVAC/R certification, USFS Chainsaw certification, Wilderness First Aid Certification, Life Safety system training, and any other certification/training priorities determined by the Project Manager. All certifications will be paid for and sanctioned by the AMC. It will be the responsibility of the Construction Lead to stay current with necessary recertification and continuing education requirements.
- Performing other duties as assigned
