Division Manager of Capital Projects and Facilities

Division Manager Of Capital Projects And Facilities

The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago, provides parks, recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun. Our vision is to become a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community. We are looking for people to join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, having fun, and fostering belonging!

We have an exciting full-time job opportunity as Division Manager of Capital Projects and Facilities who will be responsible for overseeing custodial operations and asset management projects across the District. We are looking for someone who has good understanding in managing people, projects, and tight schedules. Someone with a strong leadership and mentorship skills, organized, detail-oriented, familiar with the public bid process, a self-starter, comfortable working independently and also a team player.

What You'll Do

• Recruit, hire, train and evaluate staff
• Provide ongoing leadership, foresight and motivation to staff
• Prepare and monitor budget, and manage it within guidelines including accurate preparation and completion of financial paperwork
• Develop bid specs and manage independent contractors
• Recommend and identify costs of capital improvement and repair for facilities
• Manage all park facilities, equipment and property to ensure proper levels of safety and cleanliness are maintained and determine necessary repairs
• Manage capital projects including bidding, contracts and construction management
• Schedule and monitor all facilities
• Assist in coordination, planning, design, layout and construction of new and renovated facilities
• Facilitate large scale special events across the District

What You'll Bring

When You'll Work

Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am 4 : 30pm. Due to the varying nature of the work, some evening and weekend hours of duty are to be expected for board meetings, special events, and facility emergencies.

What You'll Get

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including :

The Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Elmhurst Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Elmhurst Park District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. The district is required by state statute (70 ILCS 1205 / 8-23) to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions, including the position for which you have applied.