Manager, Facilities Construction (Term-Limited)
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Job Location:
Columbia, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Manager Facilities Constructionin theBusiness Operations and Support Services (BOSS) Department of the ACLUs National office in Washington D.C. This is ahybrid rolethat 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 organizations strategic goals.
WHAT YOULL DO
Reporting to the Director of Facilities the Manager Facilities Construction willleadrenovation and construction projects of the ACLUs owned building in WashingtonDCand the National Headquarters in New York City.The Manager Facilities Construction will lead and manage other design and construction projects in the ACLUs satellite offices to support the organizations needs for effective workplace operations. The Manager Facilities Construction will also assistinestablishingthe aesthetic representation of the ACLUs 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-yearterm position.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
- Manage and oversee renovation and construction projectsin ACLUNationalfacilities.
- Coordinate withSeniorACLU staff inestablishinga program andinterface witharchitects todeterminefutureoptimalspace usagedesign.
- Participate in confidential conversationswith Senior Staffaround staffing levelschanges toin-office work policy andrenovation focused funding drives.
- Manage selection of vendors associated with design and construction projects.Including preparation 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 designedpermittedand bid appropriately
- Coordinate the activities of construction managers and contractors to ensure that projects are bidcontractedand delivered as designed on schedule and on budget
- Developestimateand track project budgets takingappropriate actionwhen necessary to ensure adherence to budgetary limitations as well as to ensure projects stay on budget
- Assistlegalteam 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 andmaintainproject status reports providing management and leadership with project status and finance reports.
- Act as a liaison between staff leadershipvendorsand other project stakeholders.
- Develop and manage communication and change management strategies.
- Manage project risks anddeterminesolutions and mitigation strategies.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
FUTURE ACLUERS 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
WHAT YOULL BRING
- Demonstratedexperience indesign and constructionprojectmanagement.
- Thorough understanding of workplace operations and effective workplace design.
- Knowledge of best practices in change management andproject 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 managingconstructionprojects 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.
COMPENSATION
For over 100 years the ACLU has worked to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Whether its ending mass incarceration achieving full equality for the LGBTQ community establishing new privacy protections for our digital age or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people.
We know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and know that what we offer is essential not just their work but to their overall well-being.
At the ACLU we offer a broad range of benefits which include:
- Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
- Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical dental and vision coverage parental leave gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
- Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
- 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. We are a community committed to learning and growth humility and grace transparency and accountability. We believe in a collective responsibility to create a culture of belonging for all people within our organization one that respects and embraces difference; treats everyone equitably; and empowers our colleagues to do the best work possible. We are as committed to anti-oppression anti-ableism and anti-racism internally as we are externally. Because whether were in the courts or in the office we believe We the People means all of us.
With this commitment in mind we strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin marital status citizenship disability veteran status and record of arrest or conviction or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The ACLU is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online please email. If you are selected for an interview you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
The Department of Education has determined that employment in this position at the ACLU does not qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. Our mission is to realize this promise of the United States Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.
