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Posted Apr 28Manager, Facilities Construction (Term-Limited)
at ACLU
United StatesHybrid
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee renovation and construction projects in ACLU National facilities.
- Coordinate with Senior ACLU staff in establishing a program and interface with architects to determine future optimal space usage design.
- Manage selection of vendors associated with design and construction projects. Including p reparation and evaluation of requests for proposals for consultants, general contractors, and subcontractors.
- Coordinate the activities of consultants, including Architects, Engineers, and Expeditors to ensure projects are programmed, designed, permitted and bid appropriately
- Coordinate the activities of construction managers and contractors to ensure that projects are bid, contracted and delivered as designed, on schedule and on budget
- Develop, estimate and track project budgets, taking appropriate action when necessary to ensure adherence to budgetary limitations as well as to ensure projects stay on budget
- Develop and maintain project status reports providing management and leadership with project status and finance reports.
- Develop and manage communication and change management strategies.
- Manage project risks and determine solutions and mitigation strategies.
Requirements
- experience in design and construction project management.
- Thorough understanding of workplace operations and effective workplace design.
- Knowledge of best practices in change management and project management and ability to communicate with staff of all levels. •
- Experience with small and medium scale projects in large scale buildings. •
- Experience working in a nonprofit environment preferred. •
- Experience managing construction projects in an occupied space. •
- Experience managing permitting and building compliance.
- Problem solving skills, decision-making ability, and the ability to take initiative required.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and act within established policies and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while fostering a team-focused environment that encourages collaboration and peer support.
Benefits
- The Manager, Facilities Construction will also assist in establishing the aesthetic representation of the ACLU’s mission and vision and interpreting/communicating this between the organization and its consultants. This position will be based out of the Washington, DC office. This is a 2-year term position. YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
- COMPENSATION The ACLU is committed to equity, transparency, and clarity in pay.
- Consistent with our compensation philosophy, there is a set salary for each role based on geographic work location.
- The annual salary for this position is $128,294.00 ( Level G ), reflecting the salary of a position based in New York, NY. Salaries are subject to a regional pay adjustment if authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. For details on our pay structure, please visit: https://www.aclu.org/careers/ACLU_Geographic_Pay_Structure-July_2024.pdf WHY THE ACLU
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY, EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
- Accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion are core values of the ACLU and central to our work to advance liberty, equality, and justice for all.
- For us diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are not just check-the-box activities, but a chance for us to make long-term meaningful change.
- The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Contact
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email benefits.hrdept@aclu.org .
Additional details
- The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Manager, Facilities Construction in the Business Operations and Support Services (BOSS) Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C.
- This is a hybrid role that has minimum in-office
- requirements of three (3) days per week or twelve (12) days per month. This is a two-year term-limited position.
- The Business Operations and Support Services department, in the office of the Chief Operating Officer, works to enable organizational and operational effectiveness by partnering with ACLU staff across the enterprise to develop the business solutions, training, support, physical space planning, and evaluation resources needed to maximize resources and achieve the organization’s strategic goals.
- Reporting to the Director of Facilities , t he Manager, Facilities Construction will lead renovation and construction projects of the ACLU’s owned building in Washington, DC and the National Headquarters in New York City . The Manager, Facilities Construction will lead and manage other design and construction projects in the ACLU’s satellite offices to support the organization’s needs for effective workplace operations.
- Participate in confidential conversations with Senior Staff around staffing levels, changes to in-office work policy and renovation focused funding drives.
- Assist legal team in negotiating contracts and setting business terms with vendors and consultants for such contracts.
- Administrate all Contracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Requisitions and Payments
- Act as a liaison between staff, leadership, vendors and other project stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel, as needed. FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL