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Facilities Project Coordinator

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Construction Project Coordinator I
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Posting Duration 1/30/2026 - 2/9/2026
Probationary Period 6 months

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to assist with providing accurate estimates of maintenance projects and/or budget oversight of maintenance projects based upon industry, regional, local, and University standards. Position is responsible for inventory and assessment of building components in select buildings throughout campus.

The purpose of this position is to support Facilities Management by providing project coordination, documentation, and cost tracking assistance for maintenance and minor capital projects. This role supports project planning and execution by compiling field observations, inventory data, and cost information in accordance with industry, regional, local, and University standards.
This position is intended to provide project coordination experience in support of Facilities maintenance and minor capital projects, while doing smaller project management jobs with growth potential toward higher-level project management roles.


Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:

Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:

A. work experience in construction management, building project management or a closely related field.
B. 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)

2. One (1) year (12 months) of building construction management and/or building project management experience.

3. Valid driver's license.


Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience with maintenance and construction in an institutional setting.
2. Knowledge of the design, construction, and maintenance of building systems.
3. Experience with area contractors and suppliers.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously with sufficient detail and accuracy.
5. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a wide variety of University personnel, including faculty, staff, students, consultants, and constituent groups.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to prepare reports in a timely manner.
7. Computer proficiency in AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT,Microsoft office suite, including Project, Word and Excel and ability to learn new programs quickly.
8. Ability to work independently and be part of a collaborative team.


Salary

$25.14 - $32.69 per hour


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Colette Homan
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

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 applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, 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. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.

If you are using college or university coursework to qualify for this position, then college or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be emailed, faxed, or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.