Assistant Administrator – Capital Projects Leader

Illinoiscomptroller; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Hybrid options

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Capital Development Board is hiring an Assistant Administrator for the Professional Services Department in Chicago. You will help provide strategic leadership for capital improvement projects and support the delivery of high-quality work and client satisfaction.

Requires extensive experience in engineering/construction management and strong staff leadership. Hybrid work options are available, with 3–5 days in the office depending on needs.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four (4) years of college.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in engineering, architecture, construction management, facilities management, or commercial construction.
• At least five (5) years directing professional staff, managing capital programs, or administering complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and address technical issues related to project design plans, annual client surveys, estimating, and in-house design services.
• Provide technical and management support to the design review process for bidding documents.
• Assist in supervising Professional Services staff including annual evaluations.
• Assist in developing Illinois Energy Codes with relevant councils and agencies.
• Prepare reports, deliver presentations, and represent CDB at meetings and events.
• Coordinate with CDB units to deliver timely technical support.
• Address complex issues with architects, engineers, contractors, and client agencies.
• Oversee the in-house design process and construction documents preparation.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Smartsheet

Procore

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

The Capital Development Board is hiring an Assistant Administrator for the Professional Services Department in Chicago. You will help provide strategic leadership for capital improvement projects and support the delivery of high-quality work and client satisfaction.

Requires extensive experience in engineering/construction management and strong staff leadership. Hybrid work options are available, with 3–5 days in the office depending on needs.