PROJECT MANAGER

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Springfield, IL, US, 62706

Job Requisition ID: 45476
Closing Date/Time: 03/26/2025 ​
Agency: Capital Development Board
Class Title: PROJECT MANAGER - 88015
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,339 monthly; Full Range $6,339- $9,178 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062/non-code

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

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Posting Identification Number 45476

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

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 ILCS500), 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 project 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 presentations, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to stand, walk, walk on uneven surfaces, balance, stoop, kneel, climb stairs and ladders, and maneuver in tight spaces all in varying weather conditions.
• Correctable vision for close work on design drawings, project-related documents, and onsite construction project observation.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30-5:00 (flex and hybrid schedules available)
Work Location: Stratton Office Building
Email: CDB.Jobs@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Building, Fleet & Institutional Support

About the Agency

The Capital Development Board (CDB) oversees the construction of new state facilities, such as prisons, state parks, mental health institutions, and college and university projects. In addition, CDB is responsible for renovation and rehabilitation projects at over 8,770 state-owned buildings spread over more than 100 million square feet of floor space.

As a State of Illinois employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• 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
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: State Employee Benefits

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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.

Salary : $6,339 - $9,178