Project Administrator Jobs in Illinois

Job Number: 416264
Description
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR
DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT
Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $89,112.00/year
Applications for this position will be accepted from 6/17/26 until 11:59pm CDT on 6/25/26

The Department of Water Management is seeking a Projects Administrator. This role is managerial in nature and accountable for senior manager level functioning. This role will be responsible for managing large scale projects and programs ensuring data entry is being performed accurately and resolving any discrepancies or errors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

- 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; established 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

Location: Various
Days: Various
Hours: Various
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Nine years of project management work experience OR

Associate's Degree from an accredited college in Business Administration, Public Administration or in a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, PLUS at least seven years of project management work experience OR

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration or in a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, PLUS at least five years of project management work experience OR

Master's Degree or Doctorate from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration or in a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, PLUS at least four years of project management work experience.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This 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.

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. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting: Jun 17, 2026, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Jun 25, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 09 | Salary: $89,112.00/year
Pay Basis: Yearly