Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 52217
Closing Date: 01/16/2026
​Agency: Capital Development Board
Class Title: PROJECT MANAGER - 88015
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,589 monthly; Full Range $6,589 - $9,541 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 2
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Job ID # 52217

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.

This position is responsible for successfully managing assigned Capital Development Board (CDB) projects from conception to close-out, within scope, budget, and schedule, and with minimal supervision. Discharges duties in accordance with the CDB Act (20 ILCS 3105), Illinois Procurement Code (30 ILCS 500), and all other pertinent statutes, rules, policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Under general direction, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in the development, analysis, and coordination of capital program activities; coordinating the preparation of projet contract documents by consultants; coordinating document evaluation and review; managing design and construction by consultants and contractors; and reviewing cost estimates and other relevant documents. Serves on the mentoring team for Project Manager Trainees. Requires travel and occasional overnight stays.

Essential Functions

• Ensures that design criteria, project designs, project budgets, and project schedules are properly reviewed by CDB staff and consultants.
• Oversees the development of project budgets to ensure that program requirements are met and resources are utilized cost-effectively.
• Attends field meetings, gives presentation, and conducts inspections of job sites to assess progress on assigned projects.
• Participates in bid openings, reviews analysis of bids, and prepares Ready to Award documents.
• Reviews Requests for Proposal & Change Orders (RFP/CO) to determine justification, accuracy, coordination, estimated cost, and impact on the project.
• Compiles data and prepares reports using various computer software.
• Assists with training A/E, contractors, partners, stakeholders, and client agencies on CDB statutes, rules, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties cited above.

Minimum Qualification

• Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or a construction-related field, and six (6) years of construction experience OR eight (8) years of experience with a thorough knowledge of the fields listed above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in the principles and practices of architecure, engineering, or construction mangement.
• Four (4) years of experience reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating engineering, architectural, technical and other construction-related reports.
• Four (4) years of experience in building design, construction, remodeling, or facility maintenance.
• Two (2) years of experience analyzing, prioritizing, evaluating, and problem-solving construction project issues.
• Four (4) years of experience overseeing or mentoring the work of other staff members, and instructing, guiding, and training others as a mentor.
• Four (4) years of experience reading design drawings and project-related documents an dperforming on-site construction project observation.
• Two (2) years of experience with office software packages including Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and virtual meeting platforms inluding Cisco Webex.

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, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• 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 sThis position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state 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.ubject to a fine.
• 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.
• Correctable vision for close work on design drawings, project-related documents, and onsite construction project observation.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm (Flex and Hybrid Work Available)
Headquarter Location: 401 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, 62706
Work County: Sangamon
Email: cdb.HRTeam@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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 has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state 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.

Benefits of State Employment

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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