Director of Project Delivery - Facilities & Services

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to all units included within the Project Delivery team.
• Administration of the project delivery process for the Urbana campus, working with campus units from project initiation through project completion.
• Oversee the contracts and execution of all construction, including Capital and small construction, projects that meet customer needs, project scope, cost-effective budgets, and timely schedules.
• Establishment and dissemination of policies and procedures related to project definition, programming, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery methodologies.
• Oversight of the University Qualification Based Selection process for the employment of Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors.
• Oversight of the procurement of professional and construction services from Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers and Contractors.
• Monitor and review all federal, state, and University rules and regulations affecting design and construction.
• Serve on campus and community committees and panels as needed.
• Provide guidance and input on the development and use of all project delivery support systems, including but not limited to: Kahua, PRZM, CAPS, Contracts+ and Upside.
• Coordination of capital projects requiring Board of Trustee actions with the Office of Capital Programs and Real Estate Services. Assist with the development of capital improvement priorities and preparation of the State Capital Budget submission for the Urbana campus.
• Lead the establishment of the parameters for Project Labor Agreement use.
  Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering. • Ten years of progressively responsible project experience and five years of supervisory experience in facility design, construction and/or management in universities, school boards, hospitals or similar organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the field of facility management at major research university or large public institutions.
• Ten years of supervisory experience in facility design, construction and/or management in universities, school boards, hospitals or similar organizations.
• Proven records of strong leadership abilities to lead teams of project management professionals to develop and implement major capital and renewal projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to delegate and supervise the work of project management, construction services, contract administration and support staff.
• Work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including but not limited Professional Service consultants, contractors, F&S Trades, faculty, researchers, facility managers, university and state administration/leadership, students on a variety of concurrent projects while handling numerous issues simultaneously and meet required and sometime challenging deadlines and budgets.
• Possess strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Experience with development and management of capital budgets for a large institution.
• Working knowledge of applicable University space and facility standards and management tools

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 2/17/2025. Salary is commensurate with experience.The budgeted salary range for this position is $165,000 to $185,000. The final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 1/4/2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Bryan Fijalkovich via fijalkov@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1033996
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu