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CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD PROJECT TECHNICIAN

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Date:  May 30, 2025
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60661

Job Requisition ID:  47465

Job Requisition ID: 47465 
Closing Date: 06/13/2025
​Agency: Capital Development Board
Class Title: CAPITAL DEV BOARD PROJECT TECH - 06530 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary effective 7/1/25 $4586 per month; Full Range $4586 - $6228 per month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062
Merit Comp Code: 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Job Posting ID:  47465

 

 

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No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Capital Development Board (CDB) is looking to hire a CDB Project Technician reporting to the Regional Manager of Construction.  This position will monitor the design and construction phase of capital projects for the Capital Development Board.

Essential Functions

  • Monitors the design and construction phase of capital projects for CDB.
  • Reviews Certificates of Substantial Completion Packages and Final Closeout Packages for completeness and accuracy.
  • Performs tracking and reporting functions in the Project Management System for all CDB projects.
  • Receives and processes certified payrolls including entering and analyzing data into the database to ensure compliance with Prevailing Wage and other applicable laws.
  • Assists with training new employees in the use of data inquiry system screens, mentoring new project technicians and employee orientation of new project managers.
  • Processes Architect/Engineer and Contractor Performance Evaluation Forms.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
  • Requires two (2) years of related office experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prefers two (2) years of experience in construction related field.
  • Prefers experience in analyzing, prioritizing, evaluating and solving problems.
  • Prefers the ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, staff, members of government agencies and representatives of the construction community.
  • Prefers working knowledge of application software including word processing, spreadsheet and database software for office use.
  • Prefers ability to assemble a range of information and arrange in report format.

Employment Conditions

  • Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:30am through 5:00pm
Work Location: 555 West Monroe Street, Chicago IL 60661
Email: CDB.jobs@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Office & Administrative Support

 

About the Agency:

 

The Capital Development Board (CDB) oversees the construction of new state facilities, such as prisons, state parks, mental health institutions, and college and university projects.  In addition, CDB is responsible for renovation and rehabilitation projects at over 8,770 state-owned buildings spread over more than 100 million square feet of floor space.

 

Benefits of State Employment

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

  • Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
  • Health, life, vision and dental insurance
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
  • Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
  • Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
  • Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually  (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
  • For more information about our benefits please follow this link: State Employee Benefits

 

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

 

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

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