PROJECT MANAGER

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for successfully managing assigned Capital Development Board (CDB) projects from conception to close-out, within scope, budget, and schedule, and with minimal supervision. Discharges duties in accordance with the CDB Act (20 ILCS 3105), Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500), 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 projet 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.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or a construction-related field, and six (6) years of construction experience OR eight (8) years of experience with a thorough knowledge of the fields listed above.
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 and vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

Four (4) years of experience in the principles and practices of architecure, engineering, or construction mangement.
Four (4) years of experience reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating engineering, architectural, technical and other construction-related reports.
Four (4) years of experience in building design, construction, remodeling, or facility maintenance.
Two (2) years of experience analyzing, prioritizing, evaluating, and problem-solving construction project issues.
Four (4) years of experience overseeing or mentoring the work of other staff members, and instructing, guiding, and training others as a mentor.
Four (4) years of experience reading design drawings and project-related documents an dperforming on-site construction project observation.
Two (2) years of experience with office software packages including Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and virtual meeting platforms inluding Cisco Webex.

Responsibilities

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 presentation, 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.

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