We have an outstanding career for opportunity for a Deputy Director of Capital Planning and Policy to join a leading Company located in theChicago, ILsurrounding area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director with the administration and management of the Department's day-to-day work activities relative to capital construction programs and projects; directs the department's business operations in the absence of the Director.

• Assists in developing policy and developing , implementing and monitoring the strategic capital plan.

• Attends scheduled meetings relative to capital planning projects with staff members, consultants, contractors, the Board of Commissioners, and other agencies relevant to the coordination of information.

• Prioritizes and assigns capital construction projects to Project Directors of the Department; monitors respective project status/progress and performance by Project Director.

• Review project work for accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness regarding schedule and budget.

• Reviews and authorizes (signs off) on all pay requests received from consultants and contractors for work performed respective to capital construction projects.

• Reviews and authorizes (signs off) on all change order requests for capital construction projects wherein need is demonstrated for the expenditure of additional funds.

  Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree PLUS (5) years of construction management, building management, legal, business, urban planning, real estate or public administration experience OR, an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training and education.

• Knowledge of architectural/engineering principles and techniques and planning practices related to construction management.

• Skill in analyzing and solving problem situations associated with capital construction programs and projects.

• Skill in addressing construction economics impacting upon a project budget.

• Ability to manage and work with people.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the general public; ability to coordinate information with appropriate project-affiliated people in a timely manner .

• Skill in negotiating consulting/contractor professional services and fees and associated change orders related to capital construction projects.

• Ability to convey, to the President and Board of Commissioners, the goals and objectives respective to capital projects.

• Ability to represent in a professional manner relative to business operations.

• Excellent writing and communication skills.

• The ability to evaluate and prioritize multiple assignments in an efficient and timely manner .

• Ability to work in a highly confidential environment, receiving clients and dealing with public inquiries.

  Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering (in an established discipline such as Structural, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical).

• Experience in the development or implementation of government construction contracts, including interpretation of specifications; management of all phases of construction projects, from development to

• completion ; and coordination of the activities of various skilled-trades groups.

• Prior supervisory or managerial work experience.

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