Assistant Director of Project Delivery
Champaign, Chicago or Springfield, Illinois/ Hybrid position
Posted: 4/13/26
Deadline: 5/1/26
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000.00 – 110,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Reference Number: Requisition ID: 9000928
About This Organization University of Illinois System
Required Job Duties
- Provides support in preparing Requests for Proposals for diverse university facilities such as residential, academic, athletic, administrative, and research spaces involving alternative capital delivery projects utilizing public-private partnership models.
- Offer support to review, identify, and recommend solutions for construction and documentation issues related to design-build, guaranteed maximum price contracts, or integrated delivery methods, including budget, risk, and scheduling concerns.
- Collaborate with university constituents in the selection of development teams and participate in contract negotiations.
- Assist with structuring real estate transactions, conducting financial analysis, preparing documents, and coordinating ground or commercial leases that involve significant tenant build-outs or new construction projects.
- Evaluate land development proposals, municipal platting and subdivision matters, as well as infrastructure development initiatives.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote the success of established university objectives and goals.
- Perform other duties appropriate for the position of Assistant Director.
Preferred:
- Project delivery experience in a higher education or public sector setting.
- Experience with owner-focused capital project management software (i.e. Kahua, Procore)
Required: Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, urban planning, business, or related field.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in related field.
- Experience in large-scale real estate development, municipal economic development, or project delivery within higher education or the public sector.
Salary
The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000.00 – 110,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Other Info
APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DEADLINE INFORMATION
For full consideration, please click APPLY NOW on this page to submit an application, references and cover letter through our job board by 6 pm on 5/1/2026: https://uisystemoffice.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2879?c=uisystemoffice
System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu
Required Application Materials
Resume or CV
Champaign, Chicago or Springfield, Illinois/ Hybrid position
Posted: 4/13/26
Deadline: 5/1/26
Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000.00 – 110,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Reference Number: Requisition ID: 9000928
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in related field.
- Experience in large-scale real estate development, municipal economic development, or project delivery within higher education or the public sector.
Salary
The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000.00 – 110,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
Other Info
APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DEADLINE INFORMATION
For full consideration, please click APPLY NOW on this page to submit an application, references and cover letter through our job board by 6 pm on 5/1/2026: https://uisystemoffice.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2879?c=uisystemoffice
System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu
Required Application Materials
Resume or CV