Construction project coordinator

Salary

$41,265.00 - $52,612.00 Annually

Location

On Campus

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2500581

Department

Office of Innovation and Economic Development-SIUC

Opening Date

11/07/2025

Closing Date

11/21/2025 11:59 PM Central

FLSA:

Exempt

Security/Safety Sensitive:

NA

FTE

1.00

Description

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

Note: There are two 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 business in IL grant-funded programs within the SIU Office of Innovation and Economic Development (OIED) department in conjunction with and under the direction of the 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 for both union and non-union pathways;


2) Cultivate a network of clean energy experts and business owners to participate in engagement meetings;


3) In conjunction with program participants/eligible businesses, advise on construction projects from conceptualization through completion in accordance with accepted architectural practices and building codes;


4) Responsible for program engagement, advising participants/eligible businesses on resource management, determining scope and procurement of professional services, training on maintaining external vendor communication when needed;


5) Responsible for advisement on risk management and troubleshooting issues, coordinating with state agencies, crafts, trades, departments, local offices, etc. as needed;


6) Train participants/eligible businesses on monitoring construction schedules and project progress, resource allocation, performance of contractors regarding work, make recommendations to keep projects on target and within budget and corrective actions and decision-making regarding delays and needs;


7) Following program requirements, assist in the development and presentation of comprehensive training to ensure compliance with Department of Labor and other guidelines;


8) Train participants/eligible businesses on ensuring completion of construction projects in accordance with plan requirements;


9) Establish practices, templates, tools, and partnerships to expand capabilities of program, and prepare and/or manage preparation of required grant reports and documentation;


10) Supervise, evaluate, coach, train staff as required;


11) Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:
  • work experience in construction management, building project management or a closely related field.
  • 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)
• Three (3) years (36 months) of building construction management and/or building project management experience comparable to the lower level of this series.

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 [email protected].
7. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at sucss.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.


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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:

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

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.

SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents , a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni , and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP) .



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