STATEWIDE NORTHERN TRANSIT CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER (TECHNICAL MANAGER III)
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 57356 IPR#26-01598
Opening Date: 07/14/2026
Closing Date: 07/28/2026
Agency: Department of Transportation
Position Title: Statewide Northern Transit Capital Project Manager
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $5,055 Monthly; Full Range: $5,055 - $8,800 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
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 grant administration of public transportation capital improvement projects in the northern section of the state of Illinois, excluding the northeastern region and the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) service area.
Essential Functions
- Assists and directs grant applicants in the development of grant applications.
- Evaluates capital grant application documents to assess merit and identify problems and makesrecommendations to the Section Chief of Transit Capital - Statewide Northern Section for grant approvalor other actions.
- Prepares correspondence necessary for the management of applications, grant contracts, and paymentdocumentation for assigned grants.
- Maintains computer information systems necessary for the management of statewide transit capitalproject data.
- Promotes the implementation and oversight of capital projects and monitors all project activities.Provides guidance regarding compliance with state and federal grant requirements.
- Evaluates requests for payment of grant funds to ensure conformity with the approved project budgetand standard accounting principles.
- Prepares special reports,spreadsheets, memos, and presentations as requested.
- Reviews and evaluates grantee procurement processes to ensure compliance with state and federalprocurement rules.
- Participates and contributes to the annual review and update of the internal transit procedures manuals.
- Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conduciveto the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree majoring in business administration, accounting, finance,managing, planning or public administration, OR completion of two years of college PLUS two yearsof experience with managing transportation project/grants, analyzing budgets, reconciling funds,managing procurement compliance, or a combination thereof, OR Six years of experience withmanginag transportation projects/grants, analyzing budgets, reconciling funds, mangagingprocurement compliance, or a combination
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