Deputy Director Of Construction

State of Illinois • Springfield, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Subject to administrative approval, the incumbent is accountable for: (1) representing the Executive Director on all Construction and Professional Services related issues; (2) preparing the annual operating budget request for the Construction Administration and Professional Services Divisions; (3) ensuring the proper execution of CDB policies and procedures to effectively manage and control capital construction activities including Project Labor Agreements; (4) planning and coordinating new agency programs, determining priorities and general target dates, evaluating and implementing modifications where required to ensure continuous program development; (5) implementing procedures for streamlining the workflow of the Construction Administration and Professional Services Divisions to assure timely completion of projects; (6) managing the activities of the Professional Services Division staff in Springfield and the Construction Administration Division staff located in Springfield, Chicago, Carbondale, East Saint Louis, Peru, Rockford and Sterling; monitoring and reviewing all expenditures of the two divisions. The incumbent is required to have a valid Illinois Driver’s license and proper vehicle insurance as moderate travel and overnight lodging may occur. The incumbent may be based out of Springfield or Chicago. Essential Functions Develops, administers, and interprets policies and implements procedures to ensure timely, cost-effective construction of the most complex and significant capital construction projects, with an emphasis on reduced energy consumption and sustainability. Confers with agency heads, legislators, industry representatives, labor representatives, university presidents/staff, and local officials to discuss their needs concerning proposed new construction and remodeling. Oversees the negotiations and assists the Construction Administrator with the coordination project plans, budget, objectives, and schedules with management of affected customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations. Serves as an advisor to the CDB Executive Board, Executive Director and Chief of Staff in ensuring established strategies are being implemented. Renders appropriate recommendations on personnel actions initiated by the Construction Administrator and the Professional Services Administrator furnishing justifications for recommended actions. Gives presentations to stakeholders and provides updates on unit measures and analysis of division performance. Assists in the implementation of technology improvements to drive, track and measure successful management, monitoring and delivery of the CDB mission. Ensures professional development plans and employee reviews are maintained and kept current. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

• 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.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college culminating with a bachelor’s degree in either architecture, engineering, business, or a degree in a construction related field and three years of experience on one of the above fields.
• Seven years of experience in architecture, engineering, business, or a construction related field in lieu of a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Requires ability to supervise professional, semi-professional, and support staff.
• Requires ability to independently evaluate project elements and prepare economic data.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Requires ability to speak fluently, effectively, and meaningfully to groups.
• Must have working knowledge in architecture or engineering theories, principles, and practices.
• Must have working knowledge of State construction regulations.
• Must have working knowledge of State government organizations, especially as they relate to physical plant facilities.
• Must have working knowledge of computer program applications and software packages.

Responsibilities

• Representing the Executive Director on all Construction and Professional Services related issues.
• Preparing the annual operating budget request for the Construction Administration and Professional Services Divisions.
• Ensuring the proper execution of CDB policies and procedures to effectively manage and control capital construction activities including Project Labor Agreements.
• Planning and coordinating new agency programs, determining priorities and general target dates, evaluating and implementing modifications where required to ensure continuous program development.
• Implementing procedures for streamlining the workflow of the Construction Administration and Professional Services Divisions to assure timely completion of projects.
• Managing the activities of the Professional Services Division staff in Springfield and the Construction Administration Division staff located in Springfield, Chicago, Carbondale, East Saint Louis, Peru, Rockford and Sterling.
• Monitoring and reviewing all expenditures of the two divisions.
• Develops, administers, and interprets policies and implements procedures to ensure timely, cost-effective construction of the most complex and significant capital construction projects, with an emphasis on reduced energy consumption and sustainability.
• Confers with agency heads, legislators, industry representatives, labor representatives, university presidents/staff, and local officials to discuss their needs concerning proposed new construction and remodeling.
• Oversees the negotiations and assists the Construction Administrator with the coordination project plans, budget, objectives, and schedules with management of affected customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations.
• Serves as an advisor to the CDB Executive Board, Executive Director and Chief of Staff in ensuring established strategies are being implemented.
• Renders appropriate recommendations on personnel actions initiated by the Construction Administrator and the Professional Services Administrator furnishing justifications for recommended actions.
• Gives presentations to stakeholders and provides updates on unit measures and analysis of division performance.
• Assists in the implementation of technology improvements to drive, track and measure successful management, monitoring and delivery of the CDB mission.
• Ensures professional development plans and employee reviews are maintained and kept current.
• 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)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager