TRANSIT CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER-NE IL (TECHNICAL MANAGER III)

State Of Illinois - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Transit Capital Project Manager position is responsible for overseeing and managing state public transportation capital improvement and operating grants in the Chicago Metropolitan area of Northeastern Illinois. The role involves assisting grant recipients, evaluating grant applications, ensuring compliance with state program requirements, and managing day-to-day grant activities associated with the state capital improvement program and Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) operating funds.

Responsibilities

• Assist and direct grant recipients in the development of grant applications.
• Evaluate capital and operating grant application documents to assess merit and identify problems, making recommendations for grant approval or other action.
• Prepare correspondence necessary for the management of applications and grant contracts assigned to the incumbent.
• Prepare a variety of grant-related procurement activity concurrences based upon department policies.
• Promote the implementation of capital projects and monitor all project activities, providing guidance on grant requirement compliance.
• Evaluate requests for payment of grant funds to ensure conformity with the approved project budget and standard accounting principles.
• Participate and contribute to the annual review and update of the internal transit procedure manuals.
• Maintain computer information systems including the Bureau of Transit Capital's Black Cat grants management system necessary for the management of statewide transit capital projects.
• Maintain harmonious relationships with employees, management, and the general public.
• Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules and in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in business or public administration, accounting, finance, management, or statistics.
• Completion of two years of college plus two years of experience with managing transportation projects, managing grants, managing documents, managing construction projects, maintaining financial records, performing an accounting function, procuring items, or a combination thereof.
• Six years of experience with managing transportation projects, managing grants, managing documents, managing construction projects, maintaining financial records, performing an accounting function, procuring items, or a combination thereof.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems.
• Ability to plan and adapt as the needs and funding availability change.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data.
• Aptitude for working closely with numbers.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
• Pension Plan.
• 12 Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare).
• Employees earn 12 paid Sick Days annually.
• New Employees earn 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn 3 paid Personal Days annually.
• 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date).
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.