Director of Facilities Services, Planning, Design & Construction at Illinois State

Director of Facilities Services Planning Design & ConstructionJob no: 521058Work type: On CampusLocation: Normal IllinoisTitle: Director of Facilities Services Planning Design & ConstructionDivision Name: Finance and PlanningDepartment: Facilities PlanningCampus Location: Normal ILJob SummaryThe 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 InformationUniversity 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 timeAdditional 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: Rate / Pay Rate$175000 - $182000Required Qualifications1. 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:a. Capital facilities construction processes b. Facilities management practices c. Personnel management and training and d. Budget management and capital funding 2. Documented experience in providing oversight and management of a major capital improvement program. 3. Understanding of governmental and higher education budgeting policy and practices associated with facilities. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. Ability to effectively communicate complex information clearly in written and oral format to a variety of audiences. 7. Demonstrated ability to be a creative problem-solver a strategic thinker and decision-maker. 8. Demonstrated commitment to quality customer service staff development and safety. 9. Ability to prioritize projects based on the needs of the University. 10. Ability to set goals for direct reports to meet project deadlines as established.Preferred Qualifications1. Successful and progressive professional and administrative experience in facilities planning and management in higher education. 2. Knowledge of legal regulatory and code requirements related to facilities and related areas. 3. Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to work in a large institutional environment.Work HoursMondayFriday 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 ExpectationsMust be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.2. Ability to visit construction sites and conduct and/or attend meetings in various locations across campus.3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.4. Ability to travel periodically in the region state and nation to attend professional meetings and conferences.5. Distinguish colors on a monitor.7. 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.8. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.Proposed Starting DateFebruary 2026Required Applicant DocumentsResume / C.V. Cover Letter Reference ListPlease Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on ApplyContact Information for ApplicantsRhonda McCauley Facilities Services Personnel Administrator Important Information for ApplicantsThis position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .Application Opened: 12/03/2025 06:00 AM CSTApplication Closes: WhatsappFacebookLinkedInEmail AppSend me jobs like theseWe will email you new jobs that match this search.Great we can send you jobs like this if this is your first time signing up please check your inbox to confirm your subscription.The email address was invalid please check for errors.You must agree to the privacy statementDirector of Facilities Services Planning Design & ConstructionOpened12/03/2025 ClosesDepartmentFacilities PlanningThe 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.Current OpportunitiesDirector of Facilities Services Planning Design & ConstructionOpened12/03/2025 ClosesDepartmentFacilities PlanningThe 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.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Bidding,Customer Service,B2C,Account Management,Bus Driving,Fire And Safety Engineering Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 175000 - 182000