Project Manager, Facilities Maintenance

Job DescriptionJob Description: Under the direction of the Section Manager, Facilities Maintenance or designate, the Project Manager, Facilities Maintenance directs activities and manages facility maintenance replacement and repair projects at Pace owned facilities. Essential functions Include: Responsible for project management and field inspection of assigned Facilities Maintenance projects and development of project scopes and cost estimates. Performing Quality Assurance/Quality Control ("QA/QC") reviews of construction work scopes. Developing replacement/repair plans and cost estimates for facility equipment and buildings. Directs and approves proposed construction work to Pace owned facilities not under the control of the Capital Infrastructure. Periodically inspects work underway by contractors. Preparing sole source justifications for repair or replacement of equipment, and evaluates costs for repairs, services, and improvements. Investigating system malfunctions and failures to diagnose and locates the root cause of the issue. Serves as a key member of the emergency response team when building systems fail. Troubleshoots with Pace staff and develops recommendations to the Section Manager. Performing other duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation: Qualified candidate must have an Associate's degree in a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred; plus five (5) years' experience in project management of facilities maintenance and operations. Experience: Must have a minimum of three (3) years of project management in building construction including electrical and mechanical, building automation systems, and controls. Previous construction field work in a factory or industrial maintenance installations capacity is preferred. Must have experience reading and interpreting building and equipment drawings, specifications, and writing maintenance procedures. Experience with vehicle maintenance facilities is preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record. Building automation and HVAC control system experience is preferred. Proficiencies: Must be proficient using computers including Microsoft Office suite applications (Outlook, Word, Excel); experience using Oracle is preferred. Good time management practices and effective written and oral communication skills are required. Must demonstrate strong research, problem solving, prioritization skills and be a self-starter. Physical Requirements: Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, type on a computer, and travel to meetings. Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 100 lbs. Working conditions: Work is performed in a professional office environment. Work is also performed at construction sites, where the candidate may be exposed to loud noises, odors, and temperature fluctuations and inclement weather. Candidate must be able to climb to roofs and work on properties with construction work underway. This position is not eligible to work on a hybrid schedule.SalaryFull Salary Range: $63,306-$138,328 Midpoint: $100,817 Anticipated Starting Salary: $100,817-$119,573 Pace provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their long-term growth potential. BENEFITS SUMMARY About Us Pace, the Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority ("Pace"), was established to aid and assist public transportation in the six-county northeastern Illinois area consisting of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties. As an equal opportunity employer, Pace seeks to employ qualified personnel in all job classifications and to provide equal opportunities in a manner that will not discriminate against any person because of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital or civil union status, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, order of protection status, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic defined under applicable law. Thank you for your interest in Pace. If you are having difficulty completing this application or require other assistance, please contact Devlin Collins at .

Created: 2026-03-04