"Construction Project Coordinator I- CEJA"

Job Details

Description

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Note: There are multiple positions available.

The Office of Innovation and Economic Development is SIU’s primary outreach arm to the region, offering business development, workforce innovation, economic development, and community engagement services and activities throughout Southern Illinois.

Examples of Duties

This position provides direct support to the leadership of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Incubator promoting clean energy businesses in IL grant-funded programs within the SIU Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED) department in conjunction with and under the direction of leadership of the CEJA Incubator.

Pending ongoing grant funding, duties for this position include:

1. Advise all equity eligible program businesses on construction, RFP, bids, and clean energy needs, as required,
2. Cultivate a network of clean energy experts and business owners to participate in engagement meetings,
3. Coordinate meetings with clean energy experts to discuss project requirements and scope of work with incoming project participants/equity eligible businesses;
4. Assist participants achieve business goals and connect to specific clean energy construction projects;
5. Engage in vendor subcontracting and qualify installer opportunities;
6. Review business plans and cost estimates based on experience and expertise to advise participants/eligible businesses on viability of proposed projects;
7. Advise participants/eligible businesses on monitoring estimates and job costs of work in progress; including special materials and equipment orders;
8. Provide instruction and direction to participants/eligible businesses regarding communication with key business stakeholders and customers;
9. Assist with creation, development, and review of curriculum for participants/eligible businesses to ensure compliance with Department of Labor and other guidelines;
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:
   1. work experience in construction management, building project management or a closely related field.
   2. college coursework in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals one (1) year (12 months)
      • 90-semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
      • Bachelor's Degree or higher (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
2. One (1) year (12 months) of building construction management and/or building project management experience.

Supplemental Information

Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Tips for Completing a Civil Service Application:

1. To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment.
2. Relevant part-time work experience will count towards the qualifications for this position and will be converted to full-time equivalence to calculate the total length of experience.
3. Upload all official transcripts to meet the educational requirements. If the job description specifies a minimum number of college hours, transcripts are mandatory for the successful processing of your application.
4. Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application, unless the same proof has already been submitted in a previous application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves).
5. After the position has closed, your application and supporting materials will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications, including any specialty factors associated with this position. Those who qualify will move forward for Civil Service Examination/Testing.
6. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from info@schooljobs.com.
7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucs.illinois.gov

About Civil Service Examination/Testing: The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of application materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, your application will move forward for examination/testing in which you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. This score will be emailed to the email address noted on your application. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.