Project Manager
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:47289
Closing Date: 06/02/2025
Agency:Capital Development Board
Class Title:PROJECT MANAGER 88015
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6339 monthly; Full Range $6339 $9178 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Jackson
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062/noncode
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for successfully managing assigned Capital Development Board (CDB) projects from conception to closeout within scope budget and schedule and with minimal supervision. Discharges duties in accordance with the CDB Act (20 ILCS 3105) Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS500) and all other pertinent statutes rules policies guidelines and procedures.
Under general direction the incumbent is responsible for assisting in the development analysis and coordination of capital program activities; coordinating the preparation of project contract documents by consultants; coordinating document evaluation and review; managing design and construction by consultants and contractors; and reviewing cost estimates and other relevant documents. Serves on the mentoring team for Project Manager Trainees. Requires travel and occasional overnight stays.
Essential Functions
- Ensures that design criteria project designs project budgets and project schedules are properly reviewed by CDB staff and consultants.
- Oversees the development of project budgets to ensure that program requirements are met and resources are utilized cost effectively.
- Attends field meetings gives presentations and conducts inspections of job sites to assess progress on assigned projects.
- Participates in bid openings reviews analysis of bids and prepares Ready to Award documents.
- Reviews Requests for Proposal & Change Orders (RFP/CO) to determine justification accuracy coordination estimated cost and impact on the project.
- Compiles data and prepares reports using various computer software.
- Assists with training A/E contractors partners stakeholders and client agencies on CDB statutes rules policies processes. and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties cited above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelors degree in architecture engineering or a constructionrelated field and six (6) years of construction experienceOR eight (8) years of experience with a thorough knowledge of the fields listed above.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the principles and practices of architecture engineering or construction management.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience reviewing analyzing and evaluating engineering architectural technical and other constructionrelated reports.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience in building design construction remodeling or facility maintenance.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience analyzing prioritizing evaluating and problemsolving construction project issues.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience overseeing or mentoring the work of other staff members and instructing guiding and training others as a mentor.
- Minimum of four (4) years of experience reading design drawings and projectrelated documents and performing onsite construction project observation.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience with office software packages including Microsoft Office products (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint Teams) and virtual meeting platforms including Cisco Webex.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires completion of a background check and selfdisclosure of criminal history.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate valid drivers license and vehicle insurance.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such nonState employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 1509) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- Ability to stand walk walk on uneven surfaces balance stoop kneel climb stairs and ladders and maneuver in tight spaces all in varying weather conditions.
- Correctable vision for close work on design drawings projectrelated documents and onsite construction project observation.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Monday Friday 8:305:00 (flex and hybrid schedules available)
Work Location:Carbondale DunnRichmond Economic Development Center
Email:
Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Building Fleet & Institutional Support
About the Agency
The Capital Development Board (CDB) oversees the construction of new state facilities such as prisons state parks mental health institutions and college and university projects. In addition CDB is responsible for renovation and rehabilitation projects at over 8770 stateowned buildings spread over more than 100 million square feet of floor space.
As a State of Illinois employee you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
- Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
- Health life vision and dental insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pretax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays 1314 days annually
- 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
- 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
- 1025 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal sick and vacation rates modified for 12hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- For more information about our benefits please follow this link:State Employee Benefits
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such nonState employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor(OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
