CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR

DescriptionJOB ANNOUNCEMENTContracts AdministratorChicago Department of TransportationAdministration-ContractsNumber of Positions: 1(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)Salary: X43 $137,856.00-$155,292.00/YearApplications for this position will be accepted from 10/15/26 until 11:59pm CDT on 10/29/26The Chicago Department of Transportation is seeking a Contracts Administrator to manage and direct the development, processing and administration of procurement and contract management functions.ESSENTIAL DUTIES· Interacts with leaders of the department to obtain contractual needs· Issues work to staff· Interacts with DPS to assure department contract needs are processed correctly· Drives MDB/WBE meaningful presence for the department· Monitors MDB/WBE participation on projects Additional duties may be required for this position.Location: 2 N. LASALLE, SUITE 1020Days: Monday-FridayHours: 8:30am-4:30pmTHIS POSITION IS NOT CAREER SERVICEQualifications• Nine (9) years of work experience in the development, negotiation, and administration of procurement contracts, OR• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree, plus seven (7) years of work experience in the development, negotiation, and administration of procurement contracts, OR• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus five (5) years of work experience in the development, negotiation, and administration of procurement contracts, OR• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher plus four (4) years of work experience in the development, negotiation, and administration of procurement contractsSELECTION REQUIREMENTSThis 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:For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications websiteCity of Chicago :: Classification and Pay PlanAPPLICATION 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. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.City of ChicagoBrandon Johnson, Mayor