Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?
The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time employees (ex: health insurance).
CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2025 with its designation as a Leader College of Distinction. CLC is part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, made up of 300+ colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. CLC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2019 and has held Leader College status since 2023.
CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.
Position Title:
Director, Capital, Sustainability, and Construction Management Services
Department:
Business Operations Division (Kevin Appleton (On Leave)
Position Type:
Staff
Job Family:
Administrator
Job Summary:
The Director of Capital, Sustainability and Construction Management (CSCM) is a strategic leader responsible for supporting the College's mission in student access and success. The Director advises and partners with leadership to align organizational strategies and financial accountability for capital improvements through program and project management. The Director is responsible for building and cultivating strategic partnerships and community relationships. Primary responsibilities include oversight for successful completion of the College Master Plan and other capital and surplus projects in a fiscally responsible and sustainable manner.
Responsibilities also include the maintenance of high-quality standards for all phases and aspects of these projects, remaining on schedule within budget and in compliance with all laws, regulations and Board policy while following industry and college best practice project management processes. This includes the support and oversight of green energy and renewable energy initiatives and the promotion of the growth of green energy workforce in support of student success.
The successful candidate must possess the ability to think critically, analytically, and strategically to address the ongoing and changing needs in higher education and government procurement, along with solid interpersonal skills and effective conflict management/resolution skills. Work requires considerable independent judgement, discretion and initiative in carrying out the operations of the department working with using departments.
The College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences.
Posting Date:
02/27/2025
Expected Start Date:
04/28/2025
Compensation Grade:
D61
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time
Location:
Grayslake Campus
Total Hours Per Week:
40
Job Description:
Summary of Essential Functions:
Department Management: 40%
Provide administrative oversight for major capital construction projects, renovations and major deferred maintenance construction projects, which includes financial accountability, program and project management, contract and risk management, legal compliance and support of the IL State Disadvantaged Business Programs.
Maintain a collaborative approach towards capital project management for the College, communicating with other administrators, staff, faculty, students, external stakeholders and various governmental entities to seek value and economies of scale, relationship and performance management of suppliers, and offering sound advice on all areas of the Colleges Capital, Sustainability and Construction Management Services activities.
Provide management oversight for all specifications and schedules for capital architect, contractor or vendor related public solicitations (e.g., IFB, RFP, RFQ, QBS).
Responsible for successful completion of capital projects, to high quality standards, on schedule, within budget, in compliance with all laws, rules, regulations and stipulations.
Prepares and communicates information regarding capital projects contract status, risk, compliance, modifications, non-standard terms, negotiations and completion or termination, including schedule, cost and significant issues.
Prepares capital and operational reports as required by state, federal, and local agencies and as requested by the Executive Director of Business Operations, Vice President for Business Services and Finance and the President.
Monitors capital projects supplier's performance, against contract requirements; while ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) are met to drive improvement. Act as key point of contact with risk manager/insurers assisting with identifying risk management for all major capital contracts. Act as a key point of contact with College's attorney with reviewing complex contract terms and conditions.
Maintains current knowledge of state and federal legislation, government policy, best practice and relevant external factors relevant to capital projects and contracting activity.
Reviews and negotiates all architect, contractor and vendor contracts related to capital, and sustainability projects working directly with legal counsel to manage and mitigate risk to the College.
Build on the College's previous sustainability success continuing to plan for expanded green savings and carbon reduction opportunities including utilizing Campus Master Plan to address LEED design standards.
Oversee sustainability program operations to ensure compliance with environmental or governmental regulations.
Oversee the IL Green Economy Network (IGEN) Director who is responsible for managing a statewide sustainability consortium of 39 IL Community Colleges focused on growing the state's clean energy economy and green workforce.
Support current Workday ERP system, Project Teams software, and other related applications.
Accountable for Department expense processing including procurement of items and services, and accurate payroll and attendance for the Department.
Strategic Leadership and Project Management: 35%
Provide values-driven leadership to build and contribute to high-performing teams that provide excellence in customer service through innovative, creative and collaborative practices to all units and campuses within the College, as well as the external community.
Implement the strategic plan, develop a collaborative student-focused and community-focused culture, assure fiscal viability of the department, uphold policy and procedures, proactively lead talent performance and talent development, and build community relations as a collaborative partner on the Leadership Council and within a shared governance structure.
Champion the values of excellence, purpose, integrity, compassion, unity and inclusion as a leader of the College. Support student and employee success by demonstrating a commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful interactions with persons of diverse ethnic, cultural, socio-economic or educational backgrounds.
Drive customer service on all projects and initiatives with an emphasis on capital projects service improvement and process which includes developing capital projects policies, procedures and training materials for end users; as well as conducting ongoing capital planning and budgeting training.
Chair Capital Executive Steering Committee which provides transparency and drives decisions for capital/surplus projects that are off schedule, scope or budget. Provides opportunity to communicate program and project management best practices and lessons learned for continuous improvement.
Collaborate with Legislative Affairs Division on upcoming state or federal legislation related to construction or sustainability matters.
Foster strategic partnerships with architecture and contracting firms to encourage student internships, scholarships and foundation support.
Present and/or support project Executive Sponsors and Project Sponsors at College Leadership Team meetings on capital/surplus and sustainability related topics.
Personnel Management: 15%
Coach, mentor and develop employees across all departments, divisions and units of the College in collaboration with leaders throughout the College.
Directly hire, lead, manage, support and empower employees on the CSCM team to job success at the College.
Encourage and support personal and professional development and learning, well-being and work-life integration.
Identify educational, training, or volunteer opportunities related to sustainability.
Provide regular clear and consistent communications within the Department, assuring communications are messaged at all levels of the Department.
Foster positive employee relations, assuring this is cascaded throughout all levels within the Department, and that includes regular employee feedback, recognition and progressive discipline, where needed.
Other: 10%
Participate on strategic and/or functional cross-departmental teams, committees and councils at the request of the Department or unit leaders.
Participate in professional associations/organizations and educational activities that enhance subject matter expertise and leadership competencies, knowledge, understanding and interpersonal skills.
Remain knowledgeable of current state and federal laws, regulations, and best practices in the field of appointment ensuring the College's policies, procedures, practices and programs conform to laws and regulations and align with the mission, vision, values and strategic goals of the College.
Participate in the College Leadership Council, and other shared governance groups, as appropriate.
Volunteer in College and community sponsored events.
Perform any and all other duties assigned that support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of College of Lake County and goals of the department, division and unit of appointment.
General Administrator Job Responsibilities
1. Model College of Lake County Values at all times.
2. Remain current and knowledgeable of all applicable Board Policy and related procedures.
3. Remain knowledgeable and comply with all federal and state standards, and College Policies and procedures. Assure proper internal controls within all levels of the division or department, establish and utilize monitoring mechanisms and assure regular training of managers/supervisors and staff.
4. Accountable for division/departmental expense processing including procurement of items and services, and accurate payroll and attendance for the division or department. Assure proper internal controls are in place, monitor and train staff.
5. Accountable for maintenance of departmental records per federal, state and College of Lake County standards.
6. Fosters regular clear and consistent communications within division/department; assuring communications are messaged at all levels of the division and/or department.
7. Foster positive employee relations, assuring this is cascaded throughout all levels of managers and supervisors within the division and/or department, and that includes regular employee feedback, recognition and progressive discipline where needed. Assure timely and consistent performance evaluation processes are followed at all levels within the division or department.
8. Support the growth and development of personnel within the division and/or department, assuring this support is cascaded throughout all levels of managers and supervisors within the division/department.
9. Exercise appropriate discretion and judgment; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and documents. Avoid conflicts of interest. Report issues as they arise.
10. Participate in Shared Governance; serve on institutional level councils, commissions and/or committees. Foster the encouragement of employees at all levels within the division/department to participate in committees, councils, commissions and/or projects.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: College: Knowledge of college policies, procedures, and practices; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form; ability to perform all essential functions using safe work methods and following safety regulations relating to job; knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Department/Divisional: Knowledge of Instructional policies, procedures, and practices with the ability to answer work related questions; and/or interpret and apply these guidelines correctly in various situations; ability to solve issues and work with diverse population, work with large crowds; ability to read and interpret instructional documents.
DECISION-MAKING and ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form; ability to interpret policy and establish methods and procedures for ability to perform all essential functions using safe work methods and following safety regulations relating to job; ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process, or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to someone else.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Well-developed public speaking and presentation skills to effectively present materials to individual students or groups; well-developed written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and courteous manner with a variety of people, including students, employees, faculty, and the general public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and written to work with a diverse workforce and student population to prioritize and delegate projects, exchange ideas, information and opinions effectively with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive at decisions, conclusions or solutions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, other departments, students, and the public; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a classroom setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, reach; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related field, from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional relevant experience.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related field, from an accredited college or university with eight (8) years of professional relevant experience.
A minimum of three (3) years demonstrated progressive supervisory experience.
Ability to travel locally and regionally.
Experience managing strategic relationships with architectural, engineering and construction management/general contractor firms, including complex contract negotiations and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Thorough knowledge of the construction management process.
Experience and knowledge interpreting and negotiating American Institute of Architects (AIA) and other complicated contracts and working with outside legal counsel.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and identify opportunities to optimize organizational efficiency.
Experience with sustainability initiatives and sustainability plans.
Ability to establish an effective rapport with college leadership, project stakeholders, community partners and governmental entities.
Possess strong customer service experience.
Advanced knowledge and experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective verbal and written communication, and active listening skills.
Strong personal integrity, ability to form effective partnerships, ability to collaborate with others and work in a team environment consistent with the College of Lake County values.
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion proactively demonstrated through the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, identities and abilities.
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of construction project management software (e.g., Project Teams).
Bilingual Spanish and English
Salary: $110,000-$121,100 The salary offer in this range will be based on education and experience.
EEO Statement
College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
