What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADMINISTRATOR OF CONSTRUCTION position at State of Illinois?
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Closing Date: 12/30/2025
Agency: Capital Development Board
Class Title: ADMINISTRATOR - 60170
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $12,500-$14,500 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: none/non-code
Merit Comp Code: none/non-code
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Subject to approval of the Deputy Director of Construction, this position provides strategic leadership and direction for the design and construction of capital improvement projects for the State of Illinois. The position focuses on policy, strategy and organizational management to ensure the Construction Unit delivers the state construction programs and projects in an efficient, effective and accountable manner. The core responsibilities include directs construction projects and design of Capital Development Board (CDB) capital improvement projects.
- Administers and directs the overall design and construction of CDB capital improvement projects.
- Supervises a staff of Regional Managers in Region 1, 2, and 3 who oversees all Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and CDB Project Technicians.
- Addresses complex or escalated issues with architects, engineers, contractors and client agencies that cannot be resolved at the Regional Manager level; may require in person meetings with some travel required.
- Researches and recommends project strategies, delivery methods and other contractual options.
- Provides reports, delivers presentations and represents CMS at executive meetings, legislative hearings and stakeholder events, in which travel may be required.
- Oversees and reviews Request for Proposal and Change Order (RFP/CO), Proceed Orders and Modifications for all construction projects under the jurisdiction of CDB to determine justification, accuracy, coordination and estimated cost and project impact.
- Coordinates with the Capital Programs Administrator, the Professional Services Administrator and other divisions to deliver timely and accurate construction expertise.
- Maintains harmonious working relationships with client agencies in conducting all aspects of project development and construction.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related degree.
- Requires ten (10) years' experience in construction management.
- Requires two (2) years' experience supervising professional staff.
- Professional licensure as an architect or engineer.
- Construction Management Certification.
- Prefers two (2) years' experience managing the expectations of stakeholders, including clients, construction industry professionals, government agencies and construction regulators.
- Prefers two (2) years' experience developing and delivering presentations, briefings, reports, training and updates to executive leadership and staff.
- Prefers two (2) years' experience with office software packages including Microsoft Office, and virtual meeting platforms including Cisco Webex.
- Prefers working knowledge of construction industry software including PrimaveraP6, MS Project, Smartsheet or Procore, construction industry BIM or CAD solutions such as AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, or Bluebeam.
Headquarter Location: 401 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, 62706
Work County: Sangamon
Email: CDB.Jobs@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield
Salary : $12,500 - $14,500