PROJECT MANAGER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PROJECT MANAGER

DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT

Bureau of Operations and Distribution

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $89,112.00/year

Applications for this position will be accepted from 10/24/25, until 11:59pm CDT on 11/7/25

The Chicago Department of Water Management is seeking a Project Manager to lead, oversee, and ensure the successful delivery and management of municipal projects that are part of a coordinated program to enhance City infrastructure, services, and programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Manages specialized project(s) of significant size and scope that support the Bureau of Operations and Distribution for the Chicago Department of Water Management

* Prepares long-range project plans in coordination with stakeholders including the establishment of work plans and staffing for each phase of project(s)

* Consults with staff and consultants to determine the scope of services, budgets and specifications of projects

* Manages project(s) from inception to end

* Analyzes project proposals to determine the time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing project objectives and goals

* Manages staff, including but not limited to assigning and reviewing work, approving time off requests, and preparing performance evaluations

* Establishes timelines and implements processes to track and monitor progress, target, key objectives and milestones, and budgets for established projects

* Ensures that project goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within allocated time frame and funding parameters

* Plans, directs and controls the execution of all technical, fiscal and administrative functions of assigned project(s)

* Monitors services provided by contractors ensuring contract provisions meet program specifications

* Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risks and maintain quality assurance processes

* Leads cross-functional teams to improve business strategies and performance with stakeholders

* Develops and contributions to process improvement (e.g., SOPs)

Additional duties may be required for this position

Some specific job responsibilities include:

* Handling all the Bureau of Operations and Distribution's discipline matters

* Oversees all transfer requests for union employees within the Bureau

* Manages the department's involvement with the weekly Operation Clean and Green events

* Manages the department's involvement with the Mayor's Take Back the Block events

* Oversees the Bureau's acting up process ensuring all CBA procedures are followed

* Responsible for monthly reporting to Personnel

* Assists with the development of the Bureau's standard operation procedures

* Develops the Bureau's COOP (Continuity of Operation Plans) in coordination with OEMC and other departments

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Varies

Days: Varies

Hours: Varies

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE

* Nine (9) years of work experience in project management or program coordination, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree PLUS seven (7) years of project management or program coordination work experience, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's PLUS five (5) years of project management or program coordination work experience, OR

* Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher PLUS four (4) years of project management or program coordination work experience

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor