PROJECT MANAGER Community Impact

$91,619 - $91,619/Yr

Chicago Park District - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Project Manager for Community Impact at the Chicago Park District is responsible for overseeing all aspects of projects from analysis and design through implementation, completion, and evaluation. This role emphasizes community impact and requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including community-based organizations and partner agencies. The Project Manager will ensure that projects align with the Chicago Park District's mission and core values while managing budgets, schedules, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates all aspects of projects from inception to completion.
• Provides professional management in administration, planning, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation.
• Creates program teams by identifying personnel and resources needed to complete projects.
• Defines team roles and responsibilities within the Chicago Park District and with partner organizations.
• Provides timely and precise communication to all parties involved.
• Coordinates and oversees concurrent projects involving multiple teams.
• Supervises and directs team members.
• Serves as project liaison to the public, CPD Board, staff, executives, consultants, and vendors.
• Assures budget, schedule, scope, standards, community impact, outcomes, and quality are defined and remain within requirements.
• Maintains complete and current project files, correspondence, and documents.
• Provides progress and summary reporting as needed.
• Represents CPD at key stakeholder meetings.
• Assists with aligning CPD mission, core values, and annual goals with partner organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, preferably three to five years in project management.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License.
• Knowledge of management processes in various settings and ability to apply this knowledge to develop innovative solutions.
• Professional knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computer methods and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex projects within demanding time and cost constraints.
• Ability to manage project budgets and schedules effectively.
• Comprehensive understanding of project delivery gained through documented education and/or experience.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently and maintain confidentiality.