Full time, Academic / Faculty, Property and Construction
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KENNENDY-KING COLLEGE
Kennedy-King College is seeking a knowledgeable and passionate
Continuing Education Construction Instructor to prepare and deliver
industry-relevant instruction in construction estimating,
scheduling, project management, and project controls. The
instructor will provide engaging classroom and hands-on learning
experiences that equip adult learners with the practical skills
necessary to pursue careers and advancement opportunities within
the construction industry.
The successful candidate will leverage substantial construction
industry experience to connect classroom instruction to real-world
applications while fostering student success, workforce readiness,
and career development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and deliver instruction in construction estimating,
scheduling, project management, and related construction
topics.
Develop lesson plans, classroom activities, assignments, and
assessments that align with industry standards and workforce
needs.
Facilitate engaging learning experiences for adult learners
using lectures, demonstrations, case studies, and hands-on
exercises.
Teach students how to develop construction cost estimates,
budgets, bid proposals, and project schedules.
Provide instruction on Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling
and project management best practices.
Utilize construction management software and instructional
technology to support student learning.
Assess student performance and provide timely feedback and
academic support.
Maintain accurate attendance, grade, and course
records.
Support student retention, completion, and employment
outcomes.
Collaborate with Continuing Education staff, Academic Affairs,
Student Services, Career Services, and industry
partners.
Assist with curriculum development, updates, and continuous
improvement initiatives.
Stay current on emerging practices, technologies, and trends
within the construction industry.
Participate in recruitment, outreach, and workforce development
activities as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Engineering
Technology, or a related field; or an associate degree combined
with significant industry experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in
construction estimating, scheduling, project management, project
controls, or a related construction field.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or Primavera
P6.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal
communication skills.
Ability to effectively instruct, coach, and mentor adult
learners.
Ability to relate industry experience to practical classroom
instruction.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
Certified Cost Professional (CCP) certification.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
Primavera P6 Certification.
Previous teaching, training, mentoring, or workforce
development experience.
Experience working on commercial, industrial, infrastructure,
public-sector, or large-scale construction projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Construction cost estimating and bidding processes.
Construction scheduling and Critical Path Method
(CPM).
Construction project management principles and
methodologies.
Budget development, cost control, and resource
allocation.
Risk management and project controls.
Construction documentation and project reporting.
Change order management and project closeout
procedures.
Leadership, team development, and stakeholder
management.
Learning Management Systems such as Brightspace, Blackboard,
Canvas, or similar platforms.
Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and
PowerPoint.
Virtual learning technologies such as Microsoft Teams and
Zoom.
This position may require instruction at both Kennedy-King College
and Dawson Technical Institute locations. Courses may be offered
during daytime, evening, and/or weekend hours based on program
needs.
Salary Range: $60 per instructional hour Benefits information is found at
https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/ We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of
Chicago!
Job details
Title
Continuing Education Instructor - Construction
Employer
City Colleges of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Published
Aug 19, 2026
Closes:
Oct 19, 2026
Job type
Full time, Academic / Faculty, Property and Construction
The City Colleges of Chicago is the public community college system of the Chicago area. Its colleges offer associate degrees, certificates, free courses for the GED, and free English as a second language courses. The City Colleges system has its administrative offices in the Chicago Loop. City Colleges gives students access to a quality education and ensures their success by providing them with the support to complete their program and move on to further education or a career. Since 1911, City Colleges of Chicago has been connecting students from across Chicago’s neighborhoods to economic opportunity. By offering a quality education at an unprecedented value, City Colleges provides our students and alumni with a pathway to upward mobility. In fact, our vision is to be recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of socioeconomic mobility and racial equity—empowering all Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just city. City Colleges graduates can be found working across Chicago—from the city’s biggest hospitals to its boardrooms, from its high-tech manufacturing plants to its classrooms. They can be found serving the community as government officials, law enforcement officers, and teachers, and they are found launching their own businesses and taking leadership roles in the city’s fastest-growing sectors. More than sixty thousand Chicagoans are enrolled in City Colleges’ educational programs. Our offerings range from tuition-free English as a second language (ESL) and high school diploma (GED/HiSET) preparation classes to certificate and associate degree programs that prepare students to secure employment in high-demand careers and transfer to four-year colleges. In fact, about half of City Colleges graduates transfer after completion, with many heading to nationally-recognized colleges and universities. Hailing from every neighborhood, City Colleges students are as diverse as the city itself. As Illinois’ largest community college system, City Colleges is comprised of seven independently-accredited colleges: Harold Washington College, Harry S Truman College, Kennedy-King College, Malcolm X College, Olive-Harvey College, Richard J. Daley College, and Wilbur Wright College, and five satellite sites: Arturo Velasquez Institute, Dawson Technical Institute, South Chicago Learning Center, West Side Learning Center, and Wright College Humboldt Park. The City Colleges system also includes the award-winning Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute, Sikia Restaurant, Child Development Centers, and radio station WKKC–FM 89.3.
