Senior Manager, Capital Project Delivery

University of Illinois System

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The University of Illinois System seeks an Assistant Director of Project Delivery to represent the University on construction projects, managing consultant and contractor contracts through design, bid/award, construction, commissioning and closeout. The role coordinates capital facilities and real estate initiatives across all System locations, ensuring alignment with university objectives.

This role emphasizes leadership in capital delivery, collaboration with stakeholders, and strategic

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, urban planning, business, or related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in large-scale real estate development or capital delivery.

Responsibilities

Act as University's representative on construction projects.
Manage contracts with consultants and contractors through design, bid/award, construction, commissioning, closeout.
Coordinate delivery of capital facilities and real estate development initiatives across System locations.
Assist with contract negotiations and development of capital delivery strategies.
Support structuring real estate transactions and coordination of leases as needed.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet university objectives.