Director of Facilities Services, Planning, Design & Construction
Job in
Normal, McLean County, Illinois, 61761, USA
Listing for:
Illinois State University
Per diem
position
Listed on 2025-12-22
Job specializations:
-
Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 175000 - 182000 USD Yearly
USD
175000.00
182000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Details
Title: Director of Facilities Services, Planning, Design & Construction
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Facilities Planning
Campus
Location:
Normal, IL
Job Summary The Director of Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction works collaboratively with the University community in planning, designing, and constructing facilities in support of the instruction, research, and public service functions of the University. Collaborates with campus partners to support broader institutional sustainability and resilience goals through the built environment.
Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$175,000 - $182,000
Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in engineering, architecture or related area, and at least five years of significant experience in providing leadership in the planning or management of facilities construction, including working knowledge of:- Capital facilities construction processes
- Facilities management practices
- Personnel management and training
- Budget management and capital funding
Documented experience in providing oversight and management of a major capital improvement program.Understanding of governmental and higher education budgeting, policy and practices associated with facilities.Strong collaborative interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive and effective relationships across campus with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies, as required.Thorough knowledge of the methods, practice and procedures of facilities planning, administrative policies, capital outlay and funding policies and practices related to an educational or public institution, including the use of creative funding mechanisms.Ability to effectively communicate complex information clearly in written and oral format to a variety of audiences.Demonstrated ability to be a creative problem‑solver, a strategic thinker and decision‑maker.Demonstrated commitment to quality, customer service, staff development and safety.Ability to prioritize projects based on the needs of the University.Ability to set goals for direct reports to meet project deadlines as established.Preferred Qualifications
Successful and progressive professional and administrative experience in facilities planning and management in higher education.Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and code requirements related to facilities and related areas.Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to work in a large institutional environment.Work Hours
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Depending on business and project needs, hours outside the core schedule may be required, including occasional evening or weekend work.
Functional Expectations
Remain at a workstation for extended periods.Ability to visit construction sites and conduct and/or attend meetings in various locations across campus.Effectively communicate on a daily basis.Ability to travel periodically in the region, state and nation to attend professional meetings and conferences.Distinguish colors on a monitor.Enter and explore areas in which projects are being planned or under construction, including climbing ladders, climbing multiple flights of stairs, and being at heights or in confined spaces.Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day‑to‑day work.Proposed Starting Date
February 2026
Required Applicant Documents
Resume / C.V., Cover Letter, Reference List
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and, if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any…
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