Manager, Facilities Construction (Term-Limited)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• YOUR DAY TO DAY
• 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.
• Participate in confidential conversations with Senior Staff around staffing levels, changes to in-office work policy and renovation focused funding drives.
• 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
• 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
• Develop and maintain project status reports providing management and leadership with project status and finance reports.
• Act as a liaison between staff, leadership, vendors and other project stakeholders.
• Develop and manage communication and change management strategies.
• Manage project risks and determine solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Willingness to travel, as needed.
• FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL
• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• 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
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

Requirements

• Demonstrated 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.
• Strong construction project management skills.
• 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.
• Strong skills navigating a complex organizational structure .
• Strong presentation and communication skills .
• Ability to solve problems and make independent decisions of crucial consequence, while considering organizational guidelines and strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while fostering a team-focused environment that encourages collaboration and peer support.
• Flexibility to work on-site additional days as necessitated by active project schedules and operational demands
• Willingness to travel, as needed.

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