DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION
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.
Requirements
- 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
- Ability to supervise professional, semi-professional, and support staff.
- Ability to independently evaluate project elements and prepare economic data.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to speak fluently, effectively, and meaningfully to groups.
- Working knowledge in architecture or engineering theories, principles, and practices.
- Working knowledge of State construction regulations.
- Working knowledge of State government organizations, especially as they relate to physical plant facilities.
- Working knowledge of computer program applications and software packages.
Responsibilities
- 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)
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
