Continuing Education Instructor - Construction

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago’s Kennedy-King College seeks a knowledgeable Continuing Education Construction Instructor to prepare and deliver industry-relevant instruction in estimation, scheduling, project management, and CPM.

The instructor will connect classroom learning to real-world applications, using lectures, case studies, and hands‑on exercises to boost workforce readiness and career development for adult learners. Courses may be offered daytime, evening, and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, or an associate degree with significant industry experience.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in construction estimating, scheduling, project management, or related field.
• PMP certification.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to instruct, coach, and mentor adult learners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction in construction estimating, scheduling, project management, and related topics.
• Develop lesson plans, activities, assignments, and assessments aligned with industry standards.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences using lectures, demonstrations, case studies, and hands-on exercises.
• Teach students to develop cost estimates, budgets, bids, and project schedules.
• Provide instruction on CPM scheduling and project management best practices.
• Utilize construction management software and instructional technology to support learning.
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback and academic support.
• Maintain attendance, grade, and course records.
• Support student retention, completion, and employment outcomes.
• Collaborate with Continuing Education staff and industry partners.
• Assist with curriculum development and continuous improvement.
• Stay current on emerging practices and trends in construction.

Skills

Construction management

Estimating

Scheduling

CPM

Budgeting

Instruction

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Associate degree with significant industry experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Microsoft Excel

Brightspace/Blackboard/Canvas

Microsoft Teams/Zoom

Job description

Continuing Education Instructor - Construction

Kennedy-King College is seeking a knowledgeable and passionate Continuing Education Construction Instructor to prepare and deliver industry-relevant instruction in construction estimating, scheduling, project management, and project controls. The instructor will provide engaging classroom and hands-on learning experiences that equip adult learners with the practical skills necessary to pursue careers and advancement opportunities within the construction industry.

The successful candidate will leverage substantial construction industry experience to connect classroom instruction to real-world applications while fostering student success, workforce readiness, and career development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver instruction in construction estimating, scheduling, project management, and related construction topics.
  
• Develop lesson plans, classroom activities, assignments, and assessments that align with industry standards and workforce needs.
  
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences for adult learners using lectures, demonstrations, case studies, and hands-on exercises.
  
• Teach students how to develop construction cost estimates, budgets, bid proposals, and project schedules.
  
• Provide instruction on Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling and project management best practices.
  
• Utilize construction management software and instructional technology to support student learning.
  
• Assess student performance and provide timely feedback and academic support.
  
• Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and course records.
  
• Support student retention, completion, and employment outcomes.
  
• Collaborate with Continuing Education staff, Academic Affairs, Student Services, Career Services, and industry partners.
  
• Assist with curriculum development, updates, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Stay current on emerging practices, technologies, and trends within the construction industry.
  
• Participate in recruitment, outreach, and workforce development activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or a related field; or an associate degree combined with significant industry experience.
  
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in construction estimating, scheduling, project management, project controls, or a related construction field.
  
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
  
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
  
• Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
  
• Ability to effectively instruct, coach, and mentor adult learners.
  
• Ability to relate industry experience to practical classroom instruction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification.
  
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
  
• Previous teaching, training, mentoring, or workforce development experience.
  
• Experience working on commercial, industrial, infrastructure, public-sector, or large-scale construction projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Construction cost estimating and bidding processes.
  
• Construction scheduling and Critical Path Method (CPM).
  
• Construction project management principles and methodologies.
  
• Budget development, cost control, and resource allocation.
  
• Risk management and project controls.
  
• Construction documentation and project reporting.
  
• Change order management and project closeout procedures.
  
• Leadership, team development, and stakeholder management.
  
• Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas, or similar platforms.
  
• Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and PowerPoint.
  
• Virtual learning technologies such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

This position may require instruction at both Kennedy-King College and Dawson Technical Institute locations. Courses may be offered during daytime, evening, and/or weekend hours based on program needs.

Salary Range: $60 per instructional hour
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!