Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 52653
Closing Date: 01/23/2026
​Agency: Capital Development Board
Class Title: ADMINISTRATOR - 60170
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $12,500-$14,500 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon; Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Subject to approval of the Deputy Director of Construction, this position provides strategic leadership and direction for the design and construction of capital improvement projects for the State of Illinois. The position focuses on policy, strategy and organizational management to ensure Professional Services unit delivers the state construction programs in an efficient, effective and accountable manner. The core responsibilities include directing project design plan reviews and annual using agency capital need surveys and directing project estimating services and in-house design services. Leads Capital Development Board's (CDB's) various sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Administers the Budget Survey process for proposed capital improvements for client agencies including site inspections, scopes of work, budgets and schedules.
• Administers the Design Review process for the review of project bidding documents including plans, specifications, estimates and code analyses submitted by outside consultants.
• Supervises a staff of Senior Technical Specialists, and Technical Specialists in their various options of expertise and supervises and oversees the CDB Art-in-Architecture (AIA) Program and Executive II/AIA Manager.
• Oversees the development of the States Energy Codes including serving as the Chair of the Illinois Energy Conservation Advisory Council, collaborating with industry partners and technical advisors on Illinois specific requirements, working with the Board, Governor's Office and JCAR on the creation and modification of administrative rules.
• Provides reports, delivers presentations and represents CDB at executive meetings, legislative hearings and stakeholder events, in which travel may be required.
• Coordinates with the Capital Programs Administrator and the Construction Administrator and other divisions to deliver timely and accurate technical support.
• Addresses complex or escalated issues with architects, engineers, contractors and client agencies that cannot be resolved at staff level; may require in person meetings with some travel required.
• Administers the in house design process overseeing the professional staff in the preparation of construction documents, estimates and schedules.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture.
• Requires ten (10) years' experience in the design of new buildings or major building renovations.
• Requires two (2) years' experience supervising professional staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licensure as an architect or engineer.
• Prefers two (2) years' experience managing the expectations of stakeholders, including clients, construction industry professionals, government agencies and construction regulators.
• Prefers two (2) years' experience developing and delivering presentations, briefings, reports, training and updates to executive leadership and staff.
• Prefers two (2) years' experience with office software packages including Microsoft Office, and virtual meeting platforms including Cisco Webex.
• Prefers working knowledge of construction industry software including PrimaveraP6, MS Project, Smartsheet or Procore, construction industry BIM or CAD solutions such as AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, or Bluebeam.
• Prefers working knowledge of asbestos regulations and LEED certification requirements.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• Requires appropriate driver's license.
• Requires ability to stand, walk, walk on uneven surfaces, balance stoop, kneel, climb stairs and ladders and maneuver in
  tight spaces, all in varying weather conditions.
• Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours.
• Requires the use of an agency supplied cell phone and computer equipment.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 51LCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the
  employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within
  one year immediately after ending state employment the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-state employment
  offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor
  (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Ethics Act requiring the
  occupanUemployee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. This Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (51LCS
  420/4A et seq) requires certain states officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office
  of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All
  employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic
  Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (see Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties
  apply to untimely filings.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job
  

​Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00 (flex and hybrid schedules available)
Headquarter Location: 401 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, 62706 *Potential to be located: 555 W Monroe, Chicago, IL
Work County: Sangamon *Position currently located in Sangamon County with potential to be located in Cook County if desired
Email: CDB.Jobs@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

As a State of Illinois employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: State Employee Benefits

*This position is Exempt from Jurisdiction B of the Illinois Personnel Code under provision of paragraph 4d(8)***

his position is Exempt from Jurisdiction B of the Illinois Personnel Code under provision of paragraph 4d(8)

About the Agency

The Capital Development Board (CDB) oversees the construction of new state facilities, such as correctional centers, state parks, mental health facilities and college and university projects. In addition, CDB is responsible for renovation and rehabilitation projects at over 8,770 state-owned buildings spread over more than 100 million square feet of floor space.

Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

Statement of Economic Interest:

This position is subject to Statement of Economic Interests filing as required by the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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