Construction Project Manager (Lease Enforcement)

MBA Consulting Services, Inc. (CSi) is actively seeking a skilled and dedicated full-time Project Manager to join our team, supporting a key government customer in Carol Stream, IL. As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective maintenance of leased properties by collaborating closely with landlords and managing various building vendors.


In this role, you will oversee the complete spectrum of technical and administrative tasks associated with delivering major repair and alteration projects across US Postal Service facilities within a designated geographical area. You will also serve as a trusted advisor, offering technical expertise and guidance to team leaders, contractors, and staff on all project-related issues.


The position will initially require on-site work at a USPS customer location for several months, with flexibility for 1 day of telework once established.


Join us in making an impact through leadership and technical excellence!


Responsibilities

• Manage architect/engineer contract administration
• Provide technical expertise for the facilities major repair and alteration projects and programs within the area
• Identifies risks, potential threats, and bottlenecks in projects; analyzes and assesses potential project impact
• Develop and implement proactive strategies that assure accomplishment of program objectives
• Review repair and alteration drawings and specifications for compliance with design standards and to assure best value decisions
• Coordinate repair projects and small to medium alteration projects
• Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects
• Oversee all aspects of projects
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in architecture, construction management, or civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical engineering
• 7-10 years of experience in the field or in a related area
• Advanced knowledge of budget and financial principles and approval processes to effectively develop and manage program and project cost
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner to minimize overall negative impact
• Ability to mediate effectively with internal and external entities
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and reallocate resources to respond to changing demands
• Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive performance, ensuring that project deliverables are considerate of and meet customers' business needs and expectations
• Ability to evaluate situations to anticipate and identify project challenges or opportunities
• Ability to analyze and formulate effective actions necessary to resolve or correct the problem and develop and implement strategies to mitigate reoccurrences
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously at multiple sites​​​​
• Proficiency using MS Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours when needed
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and Drug test
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience reviewing and appraising contracts within commercial real estate is desired
• Current Member of Appraisal Institute (MAI)
  

Equal Opportunity Employer
Minorities, Women, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.