WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT:
Elevate is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Chicago. We design and implement programs that reduce costs, protect people and the environment, and ensure the benefits of clean and efficient energy reach those who need them most. We're pursuing our mission of a just and equitable world where everyone has affordable heat, power, and water in their homes and communities. We are growing nationally – expanding the reach of our programs, services, and research in collaboration with partner organizations.
OUR PEOPLE AND CULTURE:
At Elevate, our organization's greatest asset is the people we attract. Elevate employees co-create our energetic and collaborative environment, where constant learning and service to others take priority. We want our team to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of innovation. We seek dynamic, hardworking individuals inspired to work with people of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Every day we make a difference by placing our team, clients, and community partners first. From our mission to our focus on staff well-being and career development opportunities, there's no better place to grow your career than Elevate.
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Bilingual Analyst, Construction Services
The Bilingual Analyst, Construction Services is part of the Technical Services team responsible for all aspects of construction management and network development of highly qualified contractors
serving Elevate’s programs. This role includes conducting site assessments, reviewing proposals, managing contractors, and conducting quality oversight for lead service line replacement projects. The Bilingual Analyst, Construction Services also serves as a technical reference for program managers and provides project management support as needed. This position contributes to the successful delivery of Elevate’s programs across the organization, including a project to replace lead service lines at childcare facilities in Cook County. The Bilingual Analyst, Construction Services also ensures that Elevate’s contractor networks across the organization are inclusive, equitable, and represent the communities where programs are delivered. The Bilingual Analyst, Construction Services reports to the Manager, Construction Services.
This position is located in Chicago, Illinois and is hybrid, this position is hybrid, and there may be instances in which onsite visits and travel are required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site visits with plumbing contractors to develop scopes of work for lead service line replacement at home-based childcare facilities.
- Provide construction oversight for lead service line replacement projects, restoration work, and across Elevate programs as needed.
- Identify restoration needs following lead service line replacement and develop scopes of work in collaboration with contractors.
- Conduct project inspections as needed based on individual program requirements.
- Collaborate with program staff, workforce development, and other teams in recruiting, vetting, onboarding, and managing contractor networks in support of Elevate programs.
- Build positive relationships and ensure contractors (particularly newly vetted/onboarded) have the support they need to be successful.
- Learn and stay current on lead service line replacement and lead in water mitigation best practices.
- Regularly and consistently update activity log in Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to ensure visibility and data accuracy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- At least three (3+) years of in-field construction or plumbing installation experience required
- High school diploma or GED required
- Active building science certifications preferred
- Experience developing and reviewing project scopes of work
- Prior experience working with various contractor trades
- Familiarity with Salesforce or other customer relationship management system
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Bilingual Spanish/English required
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
- Can work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Passion for Elevate’s mission and vision
- Willingness to travel to project sites across Cook County
Compensation
The total compensation for this position includes health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.), defined contribution benefit (401k with contribution), professional development, generous paid time off policies, and a flexible schedule. This is an exempt individual contributor position with a salary range of $60,000 - $67,500, based on experience.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
Elevate is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, termination, promotion, transfer, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
ADA Accommodation
Elevate will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace, and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation, or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to Elevate. Contact the People Team with any questions or requests for accommodations.
