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Showing posts with label capital planning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label capital planning. Show all posts

Capital Planning Coordinator - Village of Schaumburg, Illinois

The Village of Schaumburg is a thriving community of 78,723 residents located 11 miles west of O’Hare International Airport and approximately 26 miles northwest of Chicago. Not only is Schaumburg the twelfth-largest community in the State of Illinois, but it is also home to the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity. Notable village distinctions include being rated as an excellent or good place to live by 95% of respondents in the National Community Survey; having multiple highly-awarded and accredited departments; and being recognized as a Better Business Town by The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois.

The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

Capital Planning Coordinator (Engineering & Public Works)

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.  This position will remain open until filled.

STARTING SALARY RANGE:  $94,563.00 - $105,201.00 annually dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $94,563.00 - $137,116.00.

Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.


Full description and application available here.

Program Coordinator 3 - Metra

Date Posted: 12/15/2023
Posting End Date: 12/31/2023
Location: 98-Non-Contact
City: Chicago
State: IL
Country: United States
Category: Professionals
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $67,704.00 - $104,033.00

Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

Full job post and application available here.

Program Coordinator 3 - Metra

Who: Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service.

What: Reporting to Department Head, Program Development, the Program Coordinator 3 coordinates the development of the annual and five year capital plans, lead and perform grant development and program management and reporting functions, and assist with Transit Asset Management (TAM's) data coordination and reporting. Evaluate project justification data submitted by operating departments, using the strategic capital model and decision making tool, to determine eligibility and level of grant funding; and collaborate with management in departments selected for funding to develop budgets, project scopes, and schedules. Attend status meetings to track the progress of projects, provide analysis of spending, and advise departments relative to achieving project milestones, modifying project scope, and reallocating funds. Create and update databases on project status, assist in the preparation of quarterly capital program amendments, and generate reports for use by management in making reallocation decisions. Oversee and coordinate the preparation of discretionary grant applications including researching grant opportunities, identifying projects that meet program eligibility, completing grant applications, and monitoring obligations and expenditures. Manage the preparation of quarterly reports on grant expenditures and progress reports for Unified Work (UWP) planning grants and represent Metra at UWP meetings on regional planning issues. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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Space Administrator II, Capital Planning and Project Management (UIC, Illinois)


Who: The University of Illinois at Chicago, Office of Capital Planning and Project Management (CPPM), is seeking to fill a Space Administrator II position. This position will be reporting to the Associate Director in CPPM's Facility Information Management section. The Space Administrator II is responsible for maintaining UIC's comprehensive campus space information system.  The ideal candidate will gather, organize and update the space inventory as well as analyze current condition of floorplan drawings for correctness and accuracy under direct supervision of the Associate Director.
What: 

  • Work closely with campus college/department space managers/business managers and university project managers in gathering necessary information to update the Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system per Postsecondary Education Facilities Inventory and Classification Manual (FICM) standards
  • Record space reassignments, space moves, leases, floor plan changes and space utilization changes in the CAFM system per FICM standards.
  • Assist in conducting the annual Space Survey, Facilities and Administrative Rate (F&A) Survey and other facility-related surveys.
  • Lead a space auditing program and conduct periodic space walk-throughs.
  • Perform Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) calculations for calculating Rentable Square Feet for leased spaces.
  • Prepare facility and space utilization reports for committees, leadership and university/state/federal entities as required.
  • Assist in implementing policies governing the utilization of the University-controlled space.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.