Associate Construction Project Director

The Associate Director of Construction supports the Director of Construction in managing and delivering a diverse portfolio of capital projects and renovations. The role provides leadership in stakeholder coordination, financial oversight, construction administration, and schedule management to ensure projects are executed in alignment with institutional goals, budget parameters, and time-line commitments.

What You Will Do

The Associate Director serves as a DePaul representative, coordinating across internal departments and external partners. They manage project leadership and stakeholder coordination, construction administration, and financial management to ensure successful project delivery.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience managing commercial or institutional construction projects, with a strong understanding of construction administration, budgeting, and contract management. They will be able to manage multiple concurrent projects in an active campus environment and have proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Procore.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture
• 5-8 years of progressive experience in design, project management, owner representation, or capital project delivery
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial or institutional construction projects
• Working knowledge of architectural and construction principles and skills of the construction-related trades
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction and engineering drawings and specifications
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in an active campus environment
• Strong understanding of construction administration, budgeting, and contract management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Procore
• Familiarity with project management or IWMS systems (preferred)
• Working knowledge of CAD and BIM (preferred)

Benefits

• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!