Description

The Construction Project Manager works on building renovations and new construction projects. The Construction Project Manager plans, coordinates, implements, and finalizes projects according to specifications and deadlines while keeping the projects within budget. The Project Manager is responsible for communications, both written and verbal, with contractors and with internal groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership to the team located at the project and direct reports

• Supervises the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of architectural, MEP system

• Coordinates the design and construction of improvement projects to meet needs

• Develops and monitors construction documentation to ensure financial protection, including progress payments and general insurance

• Monitors and reviews new equipment and construction materials

• Manages capital and expense projects

• Prepares RFPs for bidding.

• Work independently with all levels of management

• Writes and presents formal and informal documentation to show barriers to and progress towards project completion

REQUIREMENTS

• Must share an on-call schedule with facilities team members

• Must have 3 + years experience in facilities engineering, planning, construction, and project management

• Knowledge of building systems and codes required

• Bachelor’s degree in field is preferred

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

• Current and valid driver’s license

• Current PMP certification preferred

• Computer skills in MS Project, Visio, Microsoft Office required and knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred

• Must be able to identify needed tools, methods, and models given the basic outlines of a project

• Demonstrated negotiation and contracting skills

What sets Thresholds apart: 

• Competitive Salary: $90,000-$110,000 annually

• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)

• Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans

• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match 

• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)

• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)

• Mileage reimbursement 

• Public service loan forgiveness 

  Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency’s mission. Click here to learn more. (https://www.thresholds.org/about)

  One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago’s 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)