Facilities Construction Project Manager (Term-Limited)
ACLU - National Office
| Company | ACLU - National Office |
| Category | Construction & Trades |
| Location | Washington |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
ABOUT THE JOB
The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Facilities Construction Project Manager in the Business Operations and Support Services (BOSS) Department of the ACLU’s National office in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid role that has minimum in-office requirements of three (3) days per week or twelve (12) days per month. This is a two-year term-limited position.
The Business Operations and Support Services department, in the office of the Chief Operating Officer, works to enable organizational and operational effectiveness by partnering with ACLU staff across the enterprise to develop the business solutions, training, support, physical space planning, and evaluation resources needed to maximize resources and achieve the organization’s strategic goals.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Reporting to the Director of Facilities , t he Facilities Construction Project Manager will lead renovation and construction projects of the ACLU’s owned building in Washington, DC and the National Headquarters in New York City . The Facilities Construction Project Manager will lead and manage other design and construction projects in the ACLU’s satellite offices to support the organization’s needs for effective workplace operations. The Facilities Construction Project Manager will also assist in establishing the aesthetic representation of the ACLU’s mission and vision and interpreting/communicating this between the organization and its consultants. This position will be based out of the Washington, DC office. This is a 2-year term position.
YOUR DAY TO DAY
Manage and oversee renovation and construction projects in ACLU National facilities.
Coordinate with Senior ACLU staff in establishing a program and interface with architects to determine future optimal space usage design.
Manage selection of vendors associated with design and construction projects. Including p reparation and evaluation of requests for proposals for consultants, general contractors, and subcontractors.
Coordinate the activities of consultants, including Architects, Engineers, and Expeditors to ensure projects are programmed, designed, permitted and bid appropriately
Coordinate the activities of construction managers and contractors to ensure that projects are bid, contracted and delivered as designed, on schedule and on budget
Develop, estimate and track project budgets, taking appropriate action when necessary to ensure adherence to budgetary limitations as well as to ensure projects stay on budget
Assist legal team in negotiating contracts and setting business terms with vendors and consultants for such contracts.
Administrate all Contracts, Purchase Orders, Change Orders, Requisitions and Payments
Develop and maintain project status reports providing management and leadership with project status and finance reports.
Act as a liaison between staff, leadership, vendors and other project stakeholders.
Develop and manage communication and change management strategies.
Manage project risks and determine solutions and mitigation strategies.
Willingness to travel, as needed.
FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL
Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and confl