Gen Supt Of Water Management

General Superintendent of Water Management

Chicago Department of Water Management

Number of Positions: 1 (one). (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $ (BX22)

Applications accepted until: 11:59pm CDT on 6/25/2026.

Under direction, reports directly to the Superintendent in the Construction Division or the Maintenance and Repair Division within the Bureau of Operations and Distribution. Accountable for the management of skilled trades and laborer personnel and work operations within a district, directing the new construction or maintenance and repair of the City's sewer pipelines and water distribution system, and performs related duties as required.

Supervises District and Assistant District Superintendents responsible for the day-to-day work operations of a district's repair and maintenance or new construction functions. Participates in the planning and scheduling of water and sewer jobs, ensuring that manpower, materials and equipment resources are efficiently utilized and that departmental new construction or repair and maintenance objectives are met. Monitors the progress of large-scale projects, reviewing job status reports and inspecting work in progress to ensure work crews comply with safety standards and that completed work meets established quality standards.

Coordinates district's response to emergency repair jobs relating to breaks or disruptions in water or sewer mains, ensuring the timely response of work crews and the proper coordination with other utilities and other city departments. Communicates with elected officials and community groups regarding sewer or water repair projects in their wards and communities. Monitors and evaluates the work of private contractors to ensure projects comply with contract specifications, are completed on schedule, and are within budget.

Makes recommendations regarding modifications to contracts for water and sewer construction or repair work done by contractors and approves payment to contractors for work completed. Ensures work crews are trained on all relevant safety standards and procedures. Participates in the development and implementation of performance management work measures, objectives and standards. Oversees the preparation of and completes staff performance appraisals, and initiates and administers disciplinary actions as required.

Prepares work reports detailing accomplishments and objectives met. Performs other related duties as required.

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This position is exempt from the Career Service.

Minimum Qualifications
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Nine (9) years of general construction work experience preferably in the areas of water, sewer or underground utilities construction, including a minimum of five (5) years of management/supervision of large operations involving multiple crews performing water main or sewer pipeline repair, maintenance or new construction installation work.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
: A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

Selection Requirements
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This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview and assessment, will be selected.

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