SENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST (TECHNICAL MANAGER IV)

Job Requisition ID: 51093 IPR#25-00466
Closing Date: 11/14/2025
​Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Technical Manager IV

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,432 Monthly; Full Range: $5,432 - $9,713 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Position Overview

 

This position is accountable for providing managerial assistance; technical guidance; assistance in planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling all interrelated activities necessary for the administration of the competitive bidding process; and is directly accountable for the review and approval of Contracts and Contract Bonds essential to accomplish the department's +$1 billion highway and bridge construction program.

Essential Functions

• Provides guidance in ensuring compliance in the bidding process with all applicable state and federal policies, procedures, and laws.
• Supervises the preparation of bidding documents for lettings established by the department.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to contractors concerning departmental rules, regulations, and procedures governing the competitive bidding process.
• Collects, reviews, and approves contractor insurance documentation.
• Develops contract documents and administers their processing.
• Maintains complete and accurate departmental records reflecting all activities involving the competitive bidding process.
• Administers, enforces and ensures compliance with department safety policies and codes.
• Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree majoring in business, public administration, management information systems, communications, or a related field PLUS two years of experience managing and analyzing data, drafting and tracking correspondence, coordinating activities with multiple contacts, conducting time-sensitive actions with high degrees of accuracy, monitoring multiple sources of communication and providing necessary feedback and distribution, or a combination thereof; OR eight years of experience managing and analyzing data, drafting and tracking correspondence, coordinating activities with multiple contacts, conducting time-sensitive actions with high degrees of accuracy, monitoring multiple sources of communication and providing necessary feedback and distribution, or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with the Illinois Department o