Assistant Director of Project Delivery

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

Job Duties

Required
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Collaborate with university constituents in the selection of development teams and participate in contract negotiations.
4. 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.
5. Evaluate land development proposals, municipal platting and subdivision matters, as well as infrastructure development initiatives.
6. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote the success of established university objectives and goals.
7. Perform other duties appropriate for the position of Assistant Director.
Preferred:
1. Project delivery experience in a higher education or public sector setting.
2. Experience with owner-focused capital project management software (i.e. Kahua, Procore)

Required Qualifications

Required:
1. Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, urban planning, business, or related field.
Preferred:
1. Master’s degree in related field.
2. 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.
System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu

Required Application Materials

Resume or CV