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Project Manager - Grounds

at Challenge Unlimited. Inc. in Mascoutah, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Who we are:
At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.

Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Project Manager (Grounds) is responsible for overseeing work related opportunities for people who have different abilities to work with integrated teams and receive work support and development as needed—achieving the highest level of independence possible.

Manages employees and clients in the performance of grounds maintenance duties at the assigned site. Crucial point of contact with contract management. Provides training, support, and on-going feedback to all workers on job duties, proper procedures, and areas for improvement, with a special focus on safety and company culture. Functions as the SSHO (Site Safety & Health Officer) whose primary duty and responsibility is to prepare and enforce the Contractor’s safety program on the contract. Supervising duties include hiring, scheduling, training, evaluating, disciplining, processing changes and timekeeping for workers. Monitors the budget, controls labor and supply expenses and inventory, and ensures quality and customer satisfaction.

  • ​​​​Schedule: 6:00am - 2:30pm
  • Salary: $80,000 - $84,000
  • Location: Mascoutah Illinois
Job Duties:
  • Planning: Work with Director of Operations to generate ideas and approaches to maximize growth and efficiency opportunities. Communicate a vision for how the site supports and furthers the Company’s mission, aligning systems, culture, and structure to ensure consistency and meet contract needs. Make and project estimates on revenue and expenses for future months and fiscal year. Order chemicals and other supplies necessary to meet the contract requirements and maintain proper inventory levels--ensuring the site is properly stocked. Schedule workers to perform contract requirements and forecast staffing needs by tracking trends in contract needs and changes. Manage special project scheduling requirements. Review and propose budget updates.
  • Performance Management: Lead and oversee assigned contract. Ensure work is performed in accordance with contract’s statement of work and in compliance with Company policies and procedures, applicable laws Job Description – Project Manager Commissary and regulations, customer requirements, and quality and safety standards. Monitor labor, supply and equipment expenses and take appropriate action to meet budgets. Provide operational and expense data for contract negotiations. Monitor operational metrics to measure personnel and productivity for lines of business using industry benchmarks and contract requirement standards to baseline expectations. Complete contractual paperwork. Maintain AbilityOne ratio. Provide a safe environment for all workers and custome



    Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

    PI279793795

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Job Posting: 13107950

Posted On: Nov 14, 2025

Updated On: Nov 14, 2025

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