WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT:
Elevate is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Chicago. We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy reach those who need them most. We're pursuing our mission of a just and equitable world where everyone has affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities. We are growing nationally – expanding the reach of our programs, services, and research in collaboration with partner organizations.
OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE:
At Elevate, our organization's greatest asset is the people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We want our team to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation. We seek dynamic, hardworking individuals inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff well-being and career development opportunities, there's no better place to grow your career than Elevate.
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Construction Manager, Building Electrification
The Construction Manager, Building Electrification is part of the Technical and Construction Services team and leads all construction activities and contractor management related to building electrification projects and initiatives in Elevate’s service territories. This position is an expert technical advisor and works closely with the Director, Building Electrification to advance decarbonization projects in the Midwest, with a focus on accelerating the adoption of energy efficiency and heat pump technologies.
The Construction Manager reports to the Senior Director, Technical and Construction Services. This position is located in Chicago, Illinois and is hybrid-remote with business travel within the Chicago metropolitan area as needed.
Responsibilities
- Works closely with external contractors, Program Management, Engineering, and Project Lead team members in the delivery of electrification projects.
- Assist internal staff in program design and implementation related to the construction process, including guidance on RFP development, project tracking, quality control and accounting procedures.
- Conduct contractor relationship management, including vetting and oversight.
- Coordinate with internal and external teams, including Elevate’s Workforce Development team and heat pump manufacturers, to increase diverse contractor participation.
- Support workforce development team and external contractors through technical assistance on building electrification projects, focusing on heat pump technologies.
- Work with contractors on intake and registration procedures and relationship building, developing project scopes, monitoring construction timelines, project oversight and closeout.
- Conduct scoping walkthroughs with bidding contractors and reviews bids.
- Create and/or review construction timeline with contractors on a weekly basis.
- Approve invoices post-inspection and coordinate with Project Managers and Accounting team to ensure timely reimbursements and efficient internal process.
- Incorporate construction industry best practices to Elevate’s processes and standards and maintain expertise in current energy management and new technologies.
- Document activity log in Salesforce CRM to ensure visibility and data accuracy.
- Support strategic and business planning activities.
- Support high performance building and other programs across the organization as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction science, mechanical & electrical construction management, building science or architecture preferred; or a minimum of ten (10+) years successfully managing all phases of construction
- Strong relationship management skills to build and maintain trust with external contractors
- Ability to understand technical program requirements and convey technical information to contractors, such as eligibility of specific equipment and documentation required to complete installations
- Well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results in support of energy efficiency and electrification projects and the Elevate mission
- Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills and a drive for continuous process improvement
- In-depth understanding of energy efficiency, environmental health, and electrification programs in Elevate service territories
- Extensive experience working with all contractor trades, general contracting a plus
- Familiarity with Salesforce or a customer relationship management system
- Capacity to manage a high volume of work and complex situations
- Solid verbal and written business communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
- Works well independently and in support of a team
Compensation
The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt individual contributor position with a salary range of $80,000 – $90,000, based on experience.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ADA Accommodation
Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.