PROJECT DIRECTOR

Welcome to the City of Chicago CAREERS site. You are not signed in. | In order to create a New Account "click here" My Account Options Job Description - PROJECT DIRECTOR (416864) CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT) ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Number of Positions: 1 Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. This position is within CDOT’s Division of Engineering and serves as the City’s Chief Electrical Engineer and the Electrical Engineering section head. The section is responsible for the design and construction of the arterial and residential street lighting program, pole replacements, small cell coordination and design review and approval of electrical submittals for lighting and traffic signals. In addition, the position develops electrical specifications and standards and coordinates electrical construction projects citywide. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Directs a multi-disciplinary project team responsible for the oversight of various large-scale construction, capital and facility maintenance projects Directs projects from conceptualization through completion working with various engineering, architectural, and design teams to ensure construction compliance with City, federal and state requirements and procedures Directs the training and evaluation of employees; prepares work schedules and assignments; determines work priorities; and administers disciplinary actions as required Conducts site visits to monitor and evaluate construction projects ensuring adherence to specifications and progress plans Communicates and coordinates with stakeholders (e.g., public, agencies, firms, etc.) Directs the development of project control plans and procedures for construction projects Manages projects performance and safety metrics Manages a portfolio of projects providing recommendations to division management on selection, performance, design features to ensure optimization of portfolio Directs the development of required budgetary, construction, procurement and comprehensive project plan reports Directs the work of staff responsible for ensuring appropriate permits are secured in a timely manner Participates in Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Qualification (RFQ) process coordinating with the Department of Procurement Services Manages the completion of construction projects in accordance with project plans, scope, schedule, budget, quality, and City, state, and federal regulations and requirements Additional duties may be required for this position THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering plus five (5) years of experience in the planning, design, and construction of public works projects, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position Licenses Professional Engineer License Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where theapplicant isenrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program. NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or degree, professional license at time of processing, if applicable. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfil the responsibilities of the position will be selected. 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. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicagois an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer City of Chicago Job Posting Jul 28, 2026, 5:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : Aug 12, 2026, 4:59:00 AM #J-18808-Ljbffr