{"id":20220,"date":"2026-05-26T19:32:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T19:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/project-manager-utilities\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T11:40:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T15:40:55","slug":"project-manager-utilities","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/project-manager-utilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Manager Utilities"},"content":{"rendered":"

PROJECT MANAGER (UTILITIES)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION (CDA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

GIS & UTILITIES SECTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

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# of positions: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Starting Salary: $89,112; Grade: BX-18<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on\u00a0Tuesday, June 9, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Develop and manage utility scope elements of large-scale capital improvement projects, as well as individual utility projects in and of themselves.<\/p>\n

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manage utility-related project budgets, including review of project proposals and review and approval of invoices<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Manage schedule of utility-related projects, including coordination of field activities and field verification of work performed<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Coordinate with airport staff and stakeholders regarding existing utility operations and maintenance issues and performance<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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<\/p>\n

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Additional duties may be required for this position.<\/i><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Location:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a010510 West Zemke Road<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Days:\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Monday thru Friday<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hours:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>8:30 AM \u2013 4:30 PM\u00a0<\/p>\n

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

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MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Nine (9) years of work experience in project management or program coordination,\u00a0OR<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate\u2019s degree PLUS seven (7) years of project management or program coordination work experience,\u00a0OR<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s PLUS five (5) years of project management or program coordination work experience,\u00a0OR<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master\u2019s degree or higher PLUS four (4) years of project management or program coordination work experience\u00a0<\/p>\n

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management certifications preferred<\/p>\n

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Must have a valid driver\u2019s license in order to drive to project sites at O\u2019Hare and Midway.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Disclaimer – “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the\u00a0applicant is\u00a0enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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NOTE: You must provide your transcripts, degree or certifications at time of processing, if applicable.<\/strong><\/i><\/p>\n

NOTE<\/strong>:\u00a0 You must provide your valid US driver\u2019s license at the time of processing, if applicable.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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SELECTION REQUIREMENTS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Note: The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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APPLICATION EVALUATION:\u00a0<\/strong>Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted.\u00a0 Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.\u00a0\u00a0Staff 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.<\/p>\n

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COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:<\/strong>\u00a0To 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.\u00a0\u00a0The 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.\u00a0These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.\u00a0\u00a0For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.\u00a0<\/strong><\/i>\u00a0<\/strong>To learn more about our hiring practices\u00a0click here.\u00a0<\/i><\/a>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.chicago.gov\/city\/en\/depts\/fin\/benefits-office.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/my.chicago.gov\/dam\/intranet\/documents\/depts\/dhr\/INFORMATION\/2026_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The City of Chicago\u00a0is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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City of Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brandon Johnson, Mayor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0Here is the link to the City of Chicago website:<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0https:\/\/chicago.taleo.net\/careersection\/100\/jobsearch.ftl?lang<\/a><\/p>\n

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FOLLOW THE STEPS BELOW TO VIEW THE OPEN POSITION AT THE CDA<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Visit flychicago.com\/jobs or click the link above.\u00a0<\/li>\n
  2. Click on the current open position at CDA.<\/li>\n
  3. Select the position \u2013 Project Manager \u2013 GIS & Utilities Section \u2013 O\u2019Hare\u00a0<\/strong>\n<\/li>\n
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    Project Manager – GIS & Utilities Section (O’Hare)<\/strong><\/p>\n

    $89,112.00<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Job #417024<\/strong><\/p>\n

    05\/26\/26 – 06\/09\/26<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. The\u00a0 \u00a0applicant must create a Candidate Profile to apply for the position.\u00a0 Once a profile is set up, the applicant will receive email alerts for new positions in the area of interest.\u00a0<\/li>\n
    2. Job postings will remain online for a minimum of 14 business days.<\/li>\n
    3. All information must be completed on the application.\u00a0 The following documents should be attached (resume, cover letter, and transcripts.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_ch_employer_id":"19841","_ch_external_id":"11076571","_ch_location_state":"","_ch_location_city":"","_ch_is_ocr_job":"","_ch_expiration_date":"2026-06-26","_ch_apply_link":"https:\/\/monmouth.joinhandshake.com\/jobs\/11076571\/share_preview"},"ch_stakeholder":[],"ch_class_year":[],"ch_job_category":[86],"ch_career_skill":[],"ch_industry":[59],"class_list":["post-20220","ch_job","type-ch_job","status-publish","hentry","ch_job_category-full-time","ch_industry-government-law-enforcement-public-policy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job\/20220","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/ch_job"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20220"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"ch_stakeholder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_stakeholder?post=20220"},{"taxonomy":"ch_class_year","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_class_year?post=20220"},{"taxonomy":"ch_job_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_job_category?post=20220"},{"taxonomy":"ch_career_skill","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_career_skill?post=20220"},{"taxonomy":"ch_industry","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ch_industry?post=20220"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}