Projects Administrator

PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR (Job Number: 416264)

Department:
Department of Water Management

Salary: $89,112.00/year

This position is exempt from the Career Service.

• Manages and directs a major and large-scale program or project of significant size and scope in terms of budget, operations and/or staffing.
• Manages professional staff and directs the functions and operations of an organizational section or unit; establishes and implements policies and procedures relating to section's objectives.
• Consults with staff and consultants to determine scope of services, budgets and specifications for projects; establishes timelines and implements processes to track and monitor the progress of projects and the accomplishment of key objectives.
• Functions as a specialized advisor/technical expert to executive level managers.
• Coordinates and administers citywide initiatives, departmental programs and special projects of a complex and technical nature.
• Develops and negotiates contract terms and monitors services provided by private contractors ensuring contract provisions meet program specifications.
• Oversees DWM's water meter replacement project of water meters and transmitters.
• Responsible for managing the upgrade and replacement of DWM's meter reading system.
• Provides analysis and processes automated exception reports associated with data entry errors or duplicate serial numbers related to water meter replacements and/or meter reading projects.
• Additional duties may be required for this position.

• Nine years of project management work experience.
• Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field plus at least seven years of project management work experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field plus at least five years of project management work experience.
• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field plus at least four years of project management work experience.

Applicants will be interviewed; the candidate(s) with the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities will be selected.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from application materials.