Construction Project Lead – Associate Director

DePaul University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,367 - 99,153; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Generous paid time off

Job summary

DePaul University is seeking an Associate Director of Construction to support capital projects and renovations, managing a diverse portfolio valued between $50,000 and $100 million. This role includes project leadership, stakeholder coordination, and financial management. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in similar roles, relevant education in Construction Management, and strong skills in budgeting and construction administration. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in design, project management, or capital project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial or institutional construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in an active campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and coordinate with various stakeholders.
• Manage construction administration activities and oversee contractor performance.
• Handle project budgets and prepare cash flow projections.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Construction administration

Stakeholder coordination

Technical drawing interpretation

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Procore

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

IWMS systems

CAD

BIM

Job description

DePaul University is seeking an Associate Director of Construction to support capital projects and renovations, managing a diverse portfolio valued between $50,000 and $100 million. This role includes project leadership, stakeholder coordination, and financial management. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in similar roles, relevant education in Construction Management, and strong skills in budgeting and construction administration. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and generous paid time off.