Director, Construction

OverviewThe Director of Construction is responsible for the overall management and administration of the construction management functions of the Chicago Housing Authority’s (CHA) Capital Improvement Program; ensuring effective project management, scope adherence and timely completion of construction projects. This position reports to the Deputy Chief of Capital Construction.This position is based in Chicago, IL and includes the base pay range provided by CHA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$125,000.00/yr - $138,000.00/yrDuties and responsibilitiesManage and administer the CHA’s prequalified pool of general contractors, including project assignment process and procedures as well as documentation of contractor performanceManage a team of Senior Construction Project Managers, Construction Project Managers and Design Project Managers who are responsible for comprehensive project management of capital improvement and major maintenance projects included in the CHA’s annual Capital Improvement PlanOversee preconstruction activities performed by the team such as project scheduling and budgeting as well as attending meetings with community representatives and residents as requiredMonitor reports and program activities to confirm overall Capital Improvement Program key indicators for progress and successRespond to emergencies at any CHA property and provide available resources to resolve issuesProvide advice, guidance, and direction to all assigned team members in the day-to-day management of construction and design contracts, ensure timely review and processing of invoicesEnsure all CHA, department, and technical policies, procedures, standards, etc. are adhered to and interpret policies as requiredProvide overall construction staff direction and guidance regarding department and CHA goals and objectivesProvide guidance on proper phasing plans for construction activities and job objectives to meet or exceed approved project schedules, scopes and budgetsPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsBachelor’s Degree and a minimum of six years of extensive supervisory experience in the management of construction programs. Extensive knowledge of construction phasing and practices with a thorough understanding of city code compliance and permitting. Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building. Experience working in and around occupied spaces. Excellent organizational, leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Must be able to work autonomously, track and manage multiple tasks daily and provide excellent follow-up and program reporting. History of successful management of large portfolios for public sector clients preferred. Must possess a working knowledge of state, local, and federal guidelines, as well as local building codes. Must have extensive experience with the Microsoft Office Suites of standard programs and a good understanding of basic construction management software systems. Effective verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills are needed. The position may require emergency response on weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the position. Must have a valid Illinois driver’s license in good standing and be able to drive a vehicle. Building and elevator construction experience a plus. PMP, LEED credential, Master’s Degree or other certifications/licenses are considered a plus.Benefits at a glanceVacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO packageMedical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Care InsurancePet InsuranceParking TransitPrepaid Legal ServicesBrightstar 529 College Savings PlanIdentity Theft ProtectionHospital Indemnity InsuranceVoluntary Critical Illness InsuranceDeferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer matchPension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of ChicagoHybrid work schedule (position specific) This position may be eligible for remote work following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.Applications will be accepted for 30 days from the date of posting. However, the position may be closed at any point if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE COMPANY WEBPAGE AT: Salary Range: $125,000-$138,000Grade: S10FLSA: ExemptUnion: NoneJob functionBusiness DevelopmentIndustriesGovernment AdministrationNote: This refinement preserves the essential content while removing extraneous formatting and non-actionable items. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17