Green Infrastructure Construction Manager

POSITION: Green Infrastructure Construction Manager

Greenprint Partners is seeking a Green Infrastructure Construction Manager based in Chicago, IL to join the Greenprint team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead procurement and manage the construction of our green infrastructure projects throughout the country. The position reports to the Vice-President of Engineering, Jim Sparber. The ideal candidate will have experience managing construction contractors, and working with municipal clients to successfully complete civil site development projects.

Who we are

Greenprint Partners is a women-owned and led planning and civil engineering firm that believes every community deserves to be served by infrastructure that is sustainable, resilient, and equitable. Headquartered in Chicago, our team of mission-driven planners, civil engineers and community engagement professionals support climate resilient, equitable infrastructure development from the earliest planning phases through design, construction and long-term maintenance. We also leverage our on-the-ground experience to provide technical assistance to our municipal partners, helping them equitably scale investments in sustainable water and transportation infrastructure while sharing insights and best practices with industry peers. Learn more about our services and approach at www.greenprintpartners.com.

Working in the field of infrastructure and design, we recognize the historic inequities that have been designed into the fabric of our cities and are committed to doing our part in changing the status quo. Creating more equitable communities and recognizing the strength in diversity is a core part of our work at Greenprint Partners both internally and externally. We believe our work is best fulfilled when our workplace reflects a diversity of perspectives and lived experiences in regards to race, ethnicity, economic circumstance, religion, gender, and ability. We have an enduring and evolving commitment to inclusion in our organization’s culture, values, and behaviors to ensure that all of our team members’ voices are heard and respected. We encourage people with lived experiences and diverse perspectives and identities to apply including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, women, and people who hold LGBTQIA+ identities.

Greenprint Partners is proud to be a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and a certified B-Corporation.

General responsibilities:

The Construction Manager will perform the following work or coordinate with other Greenprint staff to perform the following functions:

Project Planning and Coordination

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to understand project goals, specifications, and requirements.
• Conduct site visits and assessments to evaluate feasibility and identify potential challenges.
• Develop construction schedules and budgets for green infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, landscape designers, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met.

Construction Management

• Prepare project final approval documentation.
• Issue Notice of Award and coordinate execution of construction contracts.
• Work with design engineers to process contractor submittals.
• Conduct pre construction meetings with Landowner, municipal authorities and construction contractors.
• Work with contractors, Landowners and engineers to ensure construction meets industry standards and project expectations.
• Prepare Advertisements for Bid, respond to bidder questions and issue addendum if appropriate, receive and evaluate contractor bids.
• Review contractor pay requests and make recommendations for payment.
• Conduct final walkthrough and develop punch lists.
• Monitor construction project progress and work with contractors to make necessary adjustments to meet timelines and budgetary constraints.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with project stakeholders, including clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies, to provide project updates and address any concerns.
• Coordinate with other departments within the organization to ensure seamless project execution.
• Foster strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure effective collaboration.
• Communicate with and manage engineering and/or construction management subcontractors retained to assist Greenprint with project oversight.

While your project work will evolve over time as you grow professionally and as Greenprint grows as a company, during the first year you can expect to lead projects such as:

• Construction of multiple green infrastructure projects in Milwaukee, WI as part of our Fresh Coast Green Communities program.
• Construction of multiple green schoolyards at private schools in the City of San Francisco constructed under their Green Infrastructure Grant Program.
• Construction of green infrastructure projects at a school, public park, and in the public right of way under the St. Louis Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Project Clear rainscaping grant program.

Working Conditions

The Construction Manager will primarily work from Greenprint’s Chicago office. Our Chicago office staff currently works two days a week from the office and three days a week from home, though the office is open and available for staff to use five days/week. The position requires occasional travel to different project sites and attendance at meetings with stakeholders. The work environment may involve exposure to outdoor weather conditions, noise, and construction hazards. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and required.

Desired Experience and Characteristics

• Familiarity with sustainable practices and principles in stormwater management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes, materials, and equipment.
• Familiarity with local building codes, regulations, and environmental permits.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience as a Construction Manager, preferably in green infrastructure or stormwater management projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, and specifications.

Additional characteristics sought in this role include:

• Willingness to travel domestically.
• Desire to work in a diverse community of colleagues committed to collaboratively institutionalizing equity throughout the organization.
• Strong interest in delivering sustainable infrastructure that is shaped by the priorities of the communities it serves, within the context of regulatory requirements, client objectives and budgetary constraints.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary for this position will be based on qualifications and ranges from $95,000 - $110,000 with potential for additional compensation through bonuses and profit sharing.

Greenprint offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance benefits; 401K plan w/ company contribution; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; pre-tax transit benefits; and 12 company holidays.

About Working at Greenprint Partners

Greenprint Partners offers a flexible, fast-paced, demanding and fun work environment. We find that the people who thrive here are “doers” who enjoy taking ownership of their projects and working as a team to strategize, iterate, and execute quickly. We believe strongly that we’re in it together, and we see each new team member as a long-term investment in our shared future. Successful Greenprint employees are empathetic listeners and collaborators that are excited to use their professional skills to make a direct impact on people and the environment. We are proud of our company values:

• We succeed and fail as a team, and
• We pursue shared prosperity,
• We go big,
• We think holistically,
• We are driven by mission,
• Diverse viewpoints matter.

We are deeply committed to investing holistically in the personal and professional development of all our staff as well as maintaining a positive and fun work culture. This includes:

• Bi-weekly all staff meetings that foster information sharing, connection and continuous learning;
• Team building activities that engage both in-person and remote staff;
• Annual staff culture and engagement surveys;
• Funding for continuing education and memberships in professional networks;
• Regular diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging training that empowers our team to be equity practitioners both internally and externally;
• An annual all-staff retreat.

We seek to foster a flexible and self-directed work environment that is accommodating of our team’s individual circumstances while staying attuned to meeting the professional expectations of our team, clients, project partners and community partners. Greenprint maintains a consulting industry standard 40-hour work week, but offers flexible working hours and a flexible PTO policy, built on a culture of proactive communication with supportive managers and team members.

We celebrate the many perspectives and lived experiences our growing team brings to our internal culture and our external engagement with clients, partners and community members, and are actively engaging our entire staff in co-creating our always evolving culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We acknowledge and welcome our staff members who hold many different identities, both visible and invisible. We are proud to be a team that is majority women, and includes members with diverse racial, ethnic, and immigrant identities, religious and political beliefs, generational perspectives, LGBTQIA+ identities, disabilities, and first generation educational experiences.

To apply

• This posting will remain active until the position is filled. Greenprint is seeking to fill the position ASAP.
• Interested applicants can apply for the position by submitting a resume and cover letter.