Assistant Director, Capital Projects & Real Estate Delivery

University of Illinois; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and/orn

Job summary

The University of Illinois System seeks an Assistant Director of Project Delivery to oversee capital facilities delivery across system locations in a hybrid Chicago setting. The role acts as the University's representative on construction projects, managing consultant and contractor contracts through design, bid/award, construction, commissioning and closeout stages.

Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing delivery methods, negotiating agreements, and ensuring projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, urban planning, business, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Five years of relevant experience in real estate development, capital delivery, project management, municipal economic development, or related construction fields.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information related to real estate transactions effectively.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills to help build and maintain productive working relationships in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides support in preparing Requests for Proposals for diverse university facilities such as residential, academic, athletic, administrative, and research spaces involving alternative capital delivery projects utilizing public-private partnership models.
• Review, identify, and recommend solutions for construction and documentation issues related to design-build, GMP contracts, or integrated delivery methods, including budget, risk, and scheduling concerns.
• Collaborate with university constituents in the selection of development teams and participate in contract negotiations.
• Assist with structuring real estate transactions, conducting financial analysis, preparing documents, and coordinating ground or commercial leases that involve significant tenant build-outs or new construction projects.
• Evaluate land development proposals, municipal platting and subdivision matters, as well as infrastructure development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote the success of established university objectives and goals.
• Perform other duties appropriate for the position of Assistant Director.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, urban planning, business, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Kahua

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Illinois System seeks an Assistant Director of Project Delivery to oversee capital facilities delivery across system locations in a hybrid Chicago setting. The role acts as the University's representative on construction projects, managing consultant and contractor contracts through design, bid/award, construction, commissioning and closeout stages.

Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, reviewing delivery methods, negotiating agreements, and ensuring projects