Capital Project Manager

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 or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).

Position Title:

Capital Project Manager

Department:

Capital, Sustainability & Construction Management Department (Mahsa Karamy

Position Type:

Staff

Job Family:

Professional

Job Summary:

Job Description Summary
The Capital Project Manager will manage capital projects and site planning for College-wide capital projects on multiple campus sites. The position will lead projects from original concept through final implementation. The ideal applicant will be a certified project manager who is highly organized, able to communicate with stakeholders, and have the ability to plan and multitask in order to meet deadlines and keep projects within budget.

Posting Date:

06/09/2025

Expected Start Date:

07/21/2025

Compensation Grade:

C45

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Location:

Grayslake Campus

Total Hours Per Week:

40

Job Description:

Capital Planning Operations 60%

• Perform the full range of project management cycle: initiating, planning (determine and define scope of work and deliverables), communicating, executing (manage schedule and activities), monitoring and controlling, and closing. Lead projects requiring functional integration. Complete sub-project and/or stand-alone elements (or a contained project such as construction project).
• Direct development of an action plan and estimate requirements for resources, including management, labor, materials, and time required to complete project.
• Coordinate efforts across entire project between architects, designers, engineers, subcontractors and internal CLC customers.

• Select and manage contractor, subcontractor and supplier relationships.
• Conduct site checks to monitor progress and quality standards. Issue progress updates as needed regarding scope, costs and schedules.

• Problem solve with contractors to address delays, emergencies or other issues.
• Schedule and manage inspections for project work completed and finalizing all project closing documentation. Handle environmental or local community issues that may arise.

• Ensure work is completed in compliance with all relevant building and safety codes.
• Obtain all necessary permits, approvals and other regulatory prerequisites, as needed.

• Develop and execute a communication plan relative to project scope, schedule and budget to maintain project focus.

• Manage and report on risks associated with projects, with the understanding that risk sharing is maintained between management and project manager.

• Review vendor invoices in advance of management approval, following up on discrepancies.
• Provide detail reports to College Leadership Team, team members and stakeholders on a regular basis.

Strategic Leadership and Project Management 30%

• 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.

• Develop bid and/or RFP scope and specification documents working with A/E, contractors, service providers or internal stakeholders.

• Provide project representation at pre-