Contingent Project Manager - Facilities Management

Palatine, IL, United States

We are Harper College…the college in your community.

The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.

Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.

At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.

We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at:

https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php

Facilitates Management Division provides building and grounds services including but not limited to:
Campus Architectural Services, Construction Management, Maintenance, Operations Services/Shipping and Receiving, Roads and Grounds, Sustainability and Utilities.

This role is responsible for planning and executing construction and maintenance/repair projects for
Facilities Management at Harper College.

Works with the Facilities Management Division to determine the project scope, develops a preliminary plan and determines project specifics such as cost and time of construction, project impact, etc.

Responsible for managing and executing project tasks on various Facilities Management initiatives at Harper.

Works closely with other support and user groups during the design, engineering, purchasing, construction, and start-up phases of the Facilities Management projects.

Assures installations meet the needs of the College.

Independently manages the execution and assures the timely completion of Facilities Management projects with minimal supervision.

Responsible for Facilities Management projects that are both fulfilled in-house or via an outside contractor.

• Job Identification 230913
• Posting Date 01/15/2026, 03:32 PM
• Locations 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL, 60067, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Salary Range $89,013 - $106,815 - $124,619
• Grant-funded position? No
• Salary Account Number --000