University of Illinois Springfield

University of Illinois Springfield

Director of Construction

Springfield, IL, US · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 42 days ago
BudgetingVendor ManagementConstruction Management

About the role

  • Assist user groups (Colleges, Departments, etc.) in identifying renovation needs and writing scope of work and program statements.
  • Determine feasibility and scope of remodeling projects.
  • Assist with preparation and implementation of Facilities Services (F S) policies and procedures related to project definition and planning.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Planning Project Definition: Evaluate and establish campus and University standards for project definition, planning, and design.
  • Coordinate building project conceptualization and feasibility studies with professionals and administrators.
  • Budgeting Financial Oversight: Develop project budgets and construction estimates for capital improvement projects.
  • Design Construction Management: Review and respond to planning, design, and construction documents throughout all phases.
  • Ensure project delivery includes punch list items, guarantees, warranties, release of liens, final payments, occupancy, record documents, and O M manuals.
  • Help users understand design drawings and successfully occupy new spaces.
  • Consultant Vendor Management: Manage the Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS) process for selecting architects, engineers, and consultants.
  • Coordinate building system maintenance, repair, and replacement.
  • Summary: The Director of Construction is a full-time academic professional responsible for managing construction projects from initial planning and design through bidding, construction, and warranty phases.
  • This role also involves setting and evaluating campus and University standards for project planning, design, and delivery methods.

Requirements

  • Assist in preparing scopes of professional services required for each project.

This listing is sourced directly from University of Illinois Springfield's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.