CDB PROJECT TECHNICIAN

CDB PROJECT TECHNICIAN

Capital Development Board (CDB) is hiring a CDB Project Technician to be part of our construction team. This position is accountable for monitoring the design and construction phase of capital projects, tracking and reporting, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the construction department for CDB. We encourage all qualified and interested candidates to apply!

Position Overview:

Monitors the design and construction phase of capital projects for Capital Development Board (CDB). Reviews Certificates of Substantial Completion Packages and Final Closeout Packages for completeness and accuracy. Initiates tracking and reporting in Project Management System for all CDB projects. Assures that proper signatures and bonding company attachments and approvals are submitted by contractors including: Request for Reduction of Retainage documents submitted by contractors requesting a reduction in monies being withheld from regular payments. Extracts project tracking data for various reports. Provides effective communications with architect/engineer firms, contractors and CDB staff and provides administrative support to the regional manager as assigned. Assists with training. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school. Requires two (2) years of related office experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefers two (2) years of experience in construction related field. Prefers two (2) years of experience in analyzing, prioritizing, evaluating and solving problems. Prefers two (2) years of experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with management, staff, members of government agencies, and representatives of the construction community. Prefers two (2) years of experience working with application software including word processing, spreadsheet and database software for office use. Prefers two (2) years of experience assembling a range of information and arrange in report format.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.

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

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.

Application Instructions:

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