Project Manager

Who we are: At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community. Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations. Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Project Manager (Grounds) is responsible for overseeing work related opportunities for people who have different abilities to work with integrated teams and receive work support and development as needed—achieving the highest level of independence possible. Manages employees and clients in the performance of grounds maintenance duties at the assigned site. Crucial point of contact with contract management. Provides training, support, and on‑going feedback to all workers on job duties, proper procedures, and areas for improvement, with a special focus on safety and company culture. Functions as the SSHO (Site Safety & Health Officer) whose primary duty and responsibility is to prepare and enforce the Contractor's safety program on the contract. Supervising duties include hiring, scheduling, training, evaluating, disciplining, processing changes and timekeeping for workers. Monitors the budget, controls labor and supply expenses and inventory, and ensures quality and customer satisfaction. Schedule: 6:00am - 2:30pm Salary: $80,000 - $84,000 Location: Mascoutah, Illinois Job Duties: Planning: Work with Director of Operations to generate ideas and approaches to maximize growth and efficiency opportunities. Communicate a vision for how the site supports and furthers the Company's mission, aligning systems, culture, and structure to ensure consistency and meet contract needs. Make and project estimates on revenue and expenses for future months and fiscal year. Order chemicals and other supplies necessary to meet the contract requirements and maintain proper inventory levels—ensuring the site is properly stocked. Schedule workers to perform contract requirements and forecast staffing needs by tracking trends in contract needs and changes. Manage special project scheduling requirements. Review and propose budget updates. Performance Management: Lead and oversee assigned contract. Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract's statement of work and in compliance with Company policies and procedures, applicable laws, Project Manager Commissary and regulations, customer requirements, and quality and safety standards. Monitor labor, supply and equipment expenses and take appropriate action to meet budgets. Provide operational and expense data for contract negotiations. Monitor operational metrics to measure personnel and productivity for lines of business using industry benchmarks and contract requirement standards to baseline expectations. Complete contractual paperwork. Maintain AbilityOne ratio. Provide a safe environment for all workers and customers. Ensure SDS (Safety Data Sheets) book is organized and current. Follow and enforce OSHA regulations. Complete incident and/or accident reports in accordance with Company policies. Take preventative and corrective action as needed. Conduct safety training, inspections, and ensure workers utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required. Customer Satisfaction: Develop professional working partnerships with current and potential key contracting representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and site occupants. Develop and establish appropriate communication methods, using routine and periodic meetings, proactive preparation and reporting and prompt response and resolution of customer complaints. Monitor the results of various QC efforts and ensure all QC audits and safety documents are completed and available for inspection. Deliver accurate and timely reporting and analysis on site key performance indicators and trends. Relay information to workers and upper management about any updates or changes pertinent to the contract in a timely, accurate manner. Assist Operations and Quality senior management in establishing metrics and measuring and managing customer expectations and to ensure contract requirements are performed in accordance with the contract SOW and meet/exceed customer expectations. Client Development (Operations Work/Job Skills): Monitor and ensure Operations services at assigned sites meet the needs of clients while fulfilling contract obligations. Ensure supervisors and team leaders receive training and coaching on working with individuals with disabilities and apply those techniques in the workplace. Work with clients to help them develop job skills and work/behavior skills which may help them achieve the highest level of independence possible. Periodically audit performance and development of clients. Effective Leadership: Place people in positions to succeed. Develop and empower a top‑notch team. Direct supervision of Commissary Supervisor(s) and indirect supervision of all site positions, ensuring work is performed according to the contract's statement of work, company policies, and procedures. Interview, train, evaluate, discipline and process timekeeping for workers. Encourage effective outcomes and accountability. Communicate job expectations; motivate, coach, and counsel employees. Build an effective company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives. Position Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in business or related field. Will consider a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Experience: 3+ years' work experience in grounds maintenance contract management. 5+ years' work supervisory experience preferred. Preferred Qualifications: 5+ years of relevant work experience in grounds maintenance contract management. The SSHO shall have completed five years of satisfactory experience in preparing and enforcing safety programs on contracts of comparable size and complexity in the past and shall have completed the OSHA 30‑hour construction safety class or equivalent within the last three years, plus take 8 hours of safety and health related training per year. Certifications/Licenses: 30 Hour OSHA training, IL Pesticide Spray license within 3 months of hire. Pre‑Employment Tests: Word, Excel Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook Background Checks: Must pass criminal background check. Must pass various State and Federal registry checks. Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check. Driving: Must pass driving history check and Company policy criteria. Must maintain valid driver's license and be 21 or older to drive. Company travel using personal insured vehicle is required. Physical Demands: Sitting: Occasionally sitting in the normal course of office‑sedentary type work. Standing: Frequently standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting in the normal course of office‑sedentary type work and for training workers. Hearing, Speaking: Frequently listens and speaks with managers, clients, and employees to communicate instructions, exchange feedback, conduct meetings and communicate regarding contracts. Seeing: Continually visually alert to monitor employee and client actions, work with computer systems, documents, and reports and to drive in the course of work. Handling: Frequently using hands in typing, calculating, filing, phone and other office equipment use. Movement: Frequently bending, reaching, and twisting; occasionally climbing stairs and/or ladders, squatting, and kneeling to inspect buildings or work with Customer representative. Lifting: Occasionally lifting, carrying, and pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds during shelf stocking work. Benefits: Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Life Insurance (Basic & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, & Holidays) Short Term & Long-Term Disability Training & Development Retirement Plan (401k) Employee Assistance Program EOE Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr