Construction Estimating &PM Instructor (Continuing Ed)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy-King College in Chicago seeks a Continuing Education Construction Instructor to prepare and deliver industry-relevant instruction in construction estimating, scheduling, PM and project controls. You will connect classroom learning to real-world applications for adult learners, fostering workforce readiness and career development.

Strong industry experience and PMP certification are required; you will use MS Project/Primavera P6 and LMS platforms to support engaging, hands-on instruction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field with industry experience.
• Minimum five years in construction estimating, scheduling, PM, or related field.
• PMP certification is required.
• Proficiency with MS Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction in construction estimating, scheduling and PM.
• Develop lesson plans, activities, assignments and assessments aligned to industry needs.
• Facilitate engaging learning using lectures, case studies and hands-on exercises.
• Teach cost estimates, budgets, bid proposals and project schedules.
• Provide CPM scheduling and project management best practices instruction.
• Use construction management software and instructional technology to support learning.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain attendance, grades and course records.
• Support student retention, completion and employment outcomes.
• Collaborate with institutional staff and industry partners on curriculum.
• Stay current on industry practices and participate in workforce development activities.

Skills

Estimating

Scheduling

Project management

CPM scheduling

Microsoft Excel

PMP

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

LMS experience

Video conferencing (Zoom/Teams)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Brightspace/Blackboard/Canvas

Job description

Kennedy-King College in Chicago seeks a Continuing Education Construction Instructor to prepare and deliver industry-relevant instruction in construction estimating, scheduling, PM and project controls. You will connect classroom learning to real-world applications for adult learners, fostering workforce readiness and career development.

Strong industry experience and PMP certification are required; you will use MS Project/Primavera P6 and LMS platforms to support engaging, hands-on instruction