Contract Executive
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:55618
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 06/05/2026
Agency: Capital Development Board
Class Title:CONTRACT EXECUTIVE - 67491
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $7195 monthly; Full Range $7195 - $10485 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME/non-code
Merit Comp Code:
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 top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Capital Development Board (CDB) is hiring a Contract Executive in the division of Contract Administration. This position is accountable for the professional services fee negotiations and contracting activities of the Capital Development Board. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!
- Establishes and documents a centralized professional service fee and contract negotiation process.
- Implements the centralized Architect/Engineer (A/E) fee negotiation process.
- Negotiates A/E contracts and other professional services agreements supervises and counsels project managers during fee negotiations as set forth in the CDB CFN Process Guidelines dated March 2009 as well as previous and subsequent versions.
- Reviews for compensability makes recommendations and writes A/ E fee modifications according to Capital Development Board guidelines.
- Identifies and assists user agencies and the CDB to develop design contracts that accurately respond to project scopes.
- Participates in the review and re-drafting of project scope statements as required for advertising or professional services and to effectively negotiate contracts and fees.
- Assists CDB training staff to develop and provide training that is necessary to implement the processes.
- Performs other duties as required and assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college preferably in a construction-related field or in areas of study such as business administration public administration finance or accounting.
- Prefers two (2) years experience in a construction-related field or procurement contracting with familiarity in industry practices terminology or project processes.
- Prefers two (2) years of relevant experience and thorough knowledge of construction costs contract law and administration and/or general engineering/architecture practices.
- Prefers two (2) years of relevant experience in conducting analytical abilities general accounting principles and negotiation skills.
- Prefers two (2) years of relevant experience in applying human relations skills in the interaction with governmental agencies the private sector internal staff and the general public.
- Prefers two (2) years of relevant experience in exercising judgment and discretion in interpreting and implementing policy and procedures.
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State 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 4A-101 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 ofState 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 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
- 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; 8:30am-5:00pm (flex and hybrid schedules available)
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St Chicago Illinois 60661
Work County: Cook
Email:
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
Benefits of State Employment
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 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal sick and vacation rates modified for 12-hour 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
About the Agency
The Capital Development Board (CDB) oversees the construction of new state facilities such as correctional centers state parks mental health facilities and college and university addition CDB is responsible for renovation and rehabilitation projects at over 8770 state-owned buildings spread over more than 100 million square feet of floor space.
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State 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.
Statement of Economic Interest:
This position is subject to Statement of Economic Interests filing as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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