Director of Construction

Director Of Construction

Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs.

The Director of Construction is a full-time academic professional responsible for managing construction projects from initial planning and design through bidding, construction, and warranty phases. This role also involves setting and evaluating campus and University standards for project planning, design, and delivery methods. This role also leads real property condition assessments, utilization, and function.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Strategic Planning & Project Definition : Evaluate and establish campus and University standards for project definition, planning, and design.
• Budgeting & Financial Oversight : Develop project budgets and construction estimates for capital improvement projects.
• Design & Construction Management : Review and respond to planning, design, and construction documents throughout all phases.
• Project Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement : Act as liaison for user-requested change orders during construction.
• Consultant & Vendor Management : Manage the Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) process for selecting architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Real Property & Space Utilization : Maintain accurate records of real property including building plans, utilization, occupancy, and utility locations.
• Facilities Operations Oversight : Oversee Steam & Power Plant employees and operations. Coordinate building system maintenance, repair, and replacement.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in architecture or mechanical / electrical engineering. Experience in facilities planning. 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the construction of buildings and construction project management. General mobility enabling individual to inspect construction sites.

Preferred Qualifications : Professional Engineers or Architects license. History of managing numerous projects simultaneously with success. Supervisory experience in the construction / facilities field. Proven track record of successful problem and claim resolution throughout a project.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Thorough knowledge of estimating process. Good organizational skills. Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Interpersonal and customer service skills. Strong business decision making skills. Excellent communication, both written and verbal. Ability to delegate and supervise the work of supporting staff. Working knowledge of computer-aided design and facilities management systems software.

Employment Policies and other information :

UIS is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System. You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages. Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your Social Security benefit and Social Security benefit as a spouse.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and / or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.