PROJECT DESIGNER

Job Requisition ID: 59450 
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026
Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title:  PROJECT MANAGER - 34725 
Skill Option:  Standard Building Design / Architecture  
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460 MONTHLY; Full Range $6,460 - $9,337 MONTHLY
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time  
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: 
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM (1 hour lunch)
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 525 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: View email address on us.fitly.work

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

Office: Health Systems

Bureau: Healthcare Regulation

Division: Life Safety & Construction

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented individual to perform professional architectural duties involving responsibilities for the execution of assignments of extensive scope and complexity involving the code analysis and review of new health care construction project documents prepared by registered architects, inspection of new health care construction projects and existing health care facilities for compliance with all applicable licensure and federal certification codes.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

*These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: 

Essential Functions

• Under direction, performs professional architectural duties involving responsibilities for the execution of assignments of extensive scope and complexity involving the code analysis and review of new health care construction project documents prepared by registered architects, inspection of new health care construction projects and existing health care facilities for compliance with all applicable licensure and federal certification codes.
• Conducts on site monitoring inspections of health care facilities to assure compliance with federal requirements for plans of correction and licensure compliance for plans of correction.
• Review, evaluate and compose comments relating to architectural design development and working drawings, specifications, contract documents including change orders for compliance with federal and state health care facility program requirements for fire safety codes and licensure requirements for health care facilities.
• Performs other duties as required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture or architectural studies.
• Requires two (2) years of professional experience in architecture. 

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience conducting on site architectural inspections by evaluating and determining compliance of new construction at various stages.
• One (1) year experience completing required inspection forms. 
• One (1) year experience reviewing, evaluating and composing comments relating to architectural design development. 
• Thorough knowledge of building codes and life safety codes.
• Ability to read and interpret codes and standards.
• Working knowledge of basic engineering principles.
• Thorough knowledge of architectural principles and practices.
• Possession of excellent computer skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid drivers license.
• Requires the physical ability to climb stair and ladders, and inspect physical environment and life safety systems to include construction sites.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

• *The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

REVOLVING DOOR:

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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