PROJECT MANAGER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PROJECT MANAGER (UTILITIES)

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION (CDA)

GIS & UTILITIES SECTION

# of positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $89,112; Grade: BX-18

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

Develop and manage utility scope elements of large-scale capital improvement projects, as well as individual utility projects in and of themselves.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Manage scope, schedule, and budget of multiple utility projects and coordinate the planning, design, implementation, and closeout of these projects, including execution of contract documents and payments of invoices

* Focus on wet utilities such as domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and drainage, natural gas, and aircraft fuel at both O'Hare and Midway International Airports

* Engage in or direct professional services consultants to engage in the collection and maintenance of utility inventory records, identification of aging infrastructure assets, preparation of utility master plans, implementation of sewer rehabilitation and/or replacement projects, collection and maintenance of water meter inventories, modeling of wet utility systems, forecasting of water consumption, identification of water conservation opportunities, and preparation of drainage studies

* Manage utility-related project budgets, including review of project proposals and review and approval of invoices

* Manage schedule of utility-related projects, including coordination of field activities and field verification of work performed

* Coordinate with airport staff and stakeholders regarding existing utility operations and maintenance issues and performance

* Articulate project goals and expectations and redirect CDA, contractor, and/or utility company staff when goals and expectations are not being met, potentially including conflict resolution

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 10510 West Zemke Road

Days: Monday thru Friday

Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS

* 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

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management certifications preferred

Must have a valid driver's license in order to drive to project sites at O'Hare and Midway.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts, degree or certifications at time of processing, if applicable.

NOTE: You must provide your valid US driver's license at the time of processing, if applicable.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a writing assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

Note: The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

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.

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://my.chicago.gov/dam/intranet/documents/depts/dhr/INFORMATION/2026_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

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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