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Construction Project Manager I/II

University Housing Facilities Planning
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University Housing at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Construction Project Manager I or II to join its Facilities Planning team. This is a multi-level search with one position to be filled, with the successful candidate hired at the Construction Project Manager I or II level based on qualifications and experience.

University Housing plays a vital role in the Illinois experience, supporting thousands of residents across 26 residence halls, apartment complexes, dining facilities, and associated infrastructure. The Facilities Planning team oversees a wide range of projects, from small-scale renovations and deferred maintenance to large, complex capital improvements. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects in a dynamic campus environment while collaborating with a broad group of internal and external partners.

The Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing architectural and MEP construction, renovation, and maintenance projects from design through completion. Responsibilities include budgeting, estimating, scheduling, coordinating consultants and contractors, reviewing construction documents, monitoring progress, and ensuring projects meet University Housing standards, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements. The role serves as a key point of contact between University Housing, campus partners, and professional service consultants.

At the Construction Project Manager I level, the position focuses on supporting project delivery through coordination, document review, field observation, and collaboration with senior staff. At the Construction Project Manager II level, the role assumes increased responsibility for project leadership, technical expertise, and coordination across multiple stakeholders, including oversight of more complex projects and campus-wide initiatives.

Both levels work closely with architects, engineers, project managers, maintenance teams, and other Housing stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with long-range facilities planning goals. The position contributes to inspections, troubleshooting building systems, reviewing shop drawings, coordinating punch lists, and verifying compliance with architectural and MEP standards.

University Housing values collaboration, professionalism, and service. All staff are expected to contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to support a respectful and inclusive work environment.

This position is a full-time, 12-month Civil Service appointment and is expected to work on-site at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus in accordance with University workplace policies.

Salary and benefits information are available in the full position announcement.

Application deadline: January 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Central Time

Apply online: https://jobs.illinois.edu or https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15888?c=illinois&sq=1034247

(Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.)

For additional information about employment with University Housing, applicants are encouraged to review the full position announcement.

The University of Illinois is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled and is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and education. The University participates in the federal E-Verify program and conducts background checks focused on prior criminal or sexual misconduct history in accordance with applicable laws and policies.