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Chicago Park District · 1 month ago

Senior Project Manager (Planning & Development)

Chicago, IL, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$101K/yr - $101K/yr

7+ years exp

The Chicago Park District is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Planning & Development to oversee large and complex projects. This role involves managing project teams, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining project budgets and schedules.

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Responsibilities

Manages the design and implementation of large and complex projects

Manages and coordinates all aspects of projects from inception through completion

Provides professional management in all areas including administration, planning, scheduling and staff coordination

Assembles project teams consisting of employees, consultants, vendors and/or contractors from various professions and professional support areas. Issues and evaluates RFPs for professional consultants

Defines team roles and responsibilities. Supervises and directs team members

Coordinates and oversees concurrent projects involving a number of teams

Serves as project liaison to public, CPD Board, staff, executives, consultants, vendors and contractors

Identifies project conflicts and issues and negotiates resolutions

Assures budget, schedule, scope, standards and quality are defined and remains within requirements

Works with team to ensure compliance with federal, state and local code requirements

Evaluates performance of consultants and vendors

Manages the design process including review of design for completeness, coordination of departments, fulfillment of design objectives and adherence to all CPD guidelines and regulatory agency requirements

Performs field inspections

Reviews, negotiates and submits requests for additional services and payment applications

Solicits bids and conducts pre-bid meetings

Reviews bid and submit recommendation for award

Oversees the procurement of all required permits

Oversees the timely completion of the project including close out procedures

Maintains complete and current project files, correspondence and documents

Qualification

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringProject ManagementBudget ManagementRisk ManagementMicrosoft OfficeAutoCADAdobe SuiteLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsWriting Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in architecture, landscape architecture, civil engineering or similar area of concentration

Seven to nine years of Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering project management experience or equivalent experience in a similar area of concentration

Valid Illinois Driver's License

Knowledge of the management principles, practices, and processes in a variety of settings and the ability to apply this knowledge to the development of innovative solutions to problems in the design and implementation process

Extensive professional knowledge of the principles and practices of architecture, landscape architecture or civil engineering; enabling the integration of diverse technical requirements into projects

Knowledge of computer methods and techniques

Demonstrated ability to successfully manage the design and implementation process for large and complex multi-disciplinary projects within demanding time and cost constraints

Demonstrated ability to manage project budget in design and implementation

Ability to identify risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies to ensure project success

Demonstrated ability to manage complex project schedules and multiple project phases

Comprehensive understanding of project delivery gained through documented education and/or experience

Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently

Ability to detail, to perform within deadlines, to maintain confidentiality and to manage multiple and various stakeholders

Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a design team, coordinate design and planning projects, and develop concise reports

Strong writing skills; ability to draft staff reports and/or memos

Preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite

Ten or more years of Architecture, Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering project management experience or equivalent experience in a similar area of concentration

Professional Licensure in appropriate field

Benefits

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.

13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days in first year of employment).

12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.

4 paid personal days per year.

13 paid holidays per year.

12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility).

Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.

Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.

Optional pre-tax programs – Transit

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.

Free Admission to most Chicago museums.