CAPITAL PLANNING LIAISON

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

6d•$6,460 - $9,337•Hybrid

About The Position

Capital Development Board is looking to hire a Capital Planning Liaison in our Capital Planning/Qualification Based Selection (QBS) Unit! This position is accountable for supporting and facilitating the architect/engineer (A/E) Qualification Based Selection (QBS) process, assisting with the implementation of procurement requirements as mandated by the Procurement Code and coordinating the training and quality activities of the agency.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with a degree in public or business administration.
Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience.

Nice To Haves

Prefers three (3) years of experience working with the State of Illinois Procurement Code or comparable federal, state, or local procurement regulations.
Prefers three (3) years prior experience in capital planning, project management, or government procurement.
Prefers three (3) years of experience working with government construction regulations and government organizations.
Prefers the ability to inspect and evaluate work in progress and obtain conformity to plans and specifications, conduct and review technical research work, and to comprehend architectural and engineering specifications.
Prefers professional certifications such as CPPB/CPPO, PMP or other related certifications.

Responsibilities

Reviews/Evaluates A/E 330 forms for compliance with procurement requirements.
Coordinates A/E selections with the Office of Capital Programs and Construction Administration staff to ensure the timely selection of A/E firms to meet project scope, project schedule and construction needs, and to identify and implement measures to improve the selection process.
Assists the QBS chairperson in the process of selecting A/E firms and preparing for Capital Development Board (CDB) Board meetings.
Represents the agency in meetings with the construction industry and acts as a liaison between CDB and the design industry.
Establish and implement a strategic plan and monitor performance metrics that measure the agency’s efficiency and success in meeting its mission.
Assists in the administration of the A/E Responsibility Program including monitoring and reviewing A/E Performance Evaluations as they relate to the A/E selection process.
Assists in the development and posting of the Professional Services Bulletin.
Assists in the timely completion of projects by expediting projects and efficient processing of contracts through the Chief Procurement Office (CPO) and Procurement Policy Board (PPB).
Assists in the development of training curricula, works with management/staff to maintain an external training program, and develops and administers new employee orientation training.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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