Deputy Director of Construction

Job Requisition ID: 57375
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 07/31/2026
Agency: Capital Development Board
Class Title: DEPUTY DIRECTOR - 68620 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $14,335-$15,318 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon; Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None/non-code
Merit Comp Code: None/non-code

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.

Position Overview

Subject to administrative approval, the incumbent is accountable for: (1) representing the Executive Director on all Construction and Professional Services related issues; (2) preparing the annual operating budget request for the Construction Administration and Professional Services Divisions; (3) ensuring the proper execution of CDB policies and procedures to effectively manage and control capital construction activities including Project Labor Agreements; (4) planning and coordinating new agency programs, determining priorities and general target dates, evaluating and implementing modifications where required to ensure continuous program development; (5) implementing procedures for streamlining the workflow of the Construction Administration and Professional Services Divisions to assure timely completion of projects; (6) managing the activities of the Professional Services Division staff in Springfield and the Construction Administration Division staff located in Springfield, Chicago, Carbondale, East Saint Louis, Peru, Rockford and Sterling; monitoring and reviewing all expenditures of the two divisions.
The incumbent is required to have a valid Illinois Driver’s license and proper vehicle insurance as moderate travel and overnight lodging may occur. The incumbent may be based out of Springfield or Chicago.

Essential Functions

• Develops, administers, and interprets policies and implements procedures to ensure timely, cost-effective construction of the most complex and significant capital construction projects, with an emphasis on reduced energy consumption and sustainability.
• Confers with agency heads, legislators, industry representatives, labor representatives, university presidents/staff, and local officials to discuss their needs concerning proposed new construction and remodeling.
• Oversees the negotiations and assists the Construction Administrator with the coordination project plans, budget, objectives, and schedules with management of affected customer agencies to establish and/or manage customer expectations.
• Serves as an advisor to the CDB Executive Board, Executive Director and Chief of Staff in ensuring established strategies are being implemented.
• Renders appropriate recommendations on personnel actions initiated by the Construction Administrator and the Professional Services Administrator furnishing justifications for recommended actions.
• Gives presentations to stakeholders and provides updates on unit measures and analysis of division performance.
• Assists in the implementation of technology improvements to drive, track and measure successful management, monitoring and delivery of the CDB mission.
• Ensures professional development plans and employee reviews are maintained and kept current.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college culminating with a bachelor’s degree in either architecture, engineering, business, or a degree in a construction related field and three years of experience on one of the above fields.
• Seven years of experience in architecture, engineering, business, or a construction related field in lieu of a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Requires ability to supervise professional, semi-professional, and support staff.
• Requires ability to independently evaluate project elements and prepare economic data.
• Requires ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Requires ability to speak fluently, effectively, and meaningfully to groups.
• Must have working knowledge in architecture or engineering theories, principles, and practices.
• Must have working knowledge of State construction regulations.
• Must have working knowledge of State government organizations, especially as they relate to physical plant facilities.
• Must have working knowledge of computer program applications and software packages.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 8:30-5:00 (flex and hybrid schedules available)Headquarter Location: 401 S Spring St, Springfield, Illinois, 62706 *Potential to be located: 555 W Monroe, Chicago, ILWork County: Sangamon *Position currently located in Sangamon County with potential to be located in Cook County if desiredEmail: CDB.Jobs@illinois.govPosting 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

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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