ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR, Capital Planning/QBS

Job Requisition ID: 49353
Closing Date: 09/17/2025
​Agency: Capital Development Board
Class Title: ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR - 52410 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $9,000-$11,000 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook; Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None/non-code
Merit Comp Code: None/non-code

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Capital Development Board must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

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Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Assistant Administrator to the Administrator of Capital Planning/Qualification Based Selection (QBS) at the Capital Development Board (CDB)! The Assistant Administrator is responsible for the following:

Essential Functions

• Assist with directing and coordinating the QBS process and publication of the Professional Services Bulletin; Responsibilities include assisting the administrator with coordinating the QBS process for all CDB projects and reporting that process to the board.
• Assists the administrator with preparing the makeup of the internal pre-screening group and QBS Selection Committees and assists with the development and maintenance of the Professional Services (PSB) schedule.
• Assist the Administrator to work closely with other CDB units, state agencies and the design and construction industries to ensure the efficient delivery of capital projects, and compliance with State procurement code.
• Assist with the Coordination of Architect/Engineer (A/E) and Design-Build selections with the Construction Administration Division staff to ensure that construction needs are met and to identify and implement measures to improve the selection and qualification processes.
• Assists the Administrator in meetings with the construction industry to address A/E performance issues and to serve as a liaison between CDB and the industry.
• As directed by the Administrator, may assist with the handling of confidential information related to A/E selections, board information, A/E Responsibility Program, procurement issues and personnel issues.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of policies and procedures, guidelines, processes, and databases; communicates and mentors as necessary to support agency procurement activities.
• Assists the Administrator with the development and use of measurements to assess the progress of the agency’s critical business processes towards higher customer satisfaction, quality construction and employee’s development.
• Assists with training, development, and motivating staff to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires completion of four years of college, with a degree in architecture or engineering.
• Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in capital planning, procurement and project management.
• Requires two (2) years’ experience in at least two of the following: construction costs, contract law, and construction administration.
• Requires two (2) years' experience in general engine