Hybrid Transit Capital Projects Lead

Illinoiscomptroller; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Transit Capital Project Manager in the Chicago area to supervise and guide multimillion-dollar grant programs. The role involves grant oversight, procurement coordination, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong organization and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in transportation project/grant management, document management, or procurement.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists and directs grant recipients in developing grant applications.
• Evaluates capital and operating grant applications for merit and issues recommendations.
• Prepares correspondence for grant contracts and approvals.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Regulatory knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, management, statistics, or public administration

Two years of college plus two years related experience

Six years of related experience

Tools

Grant management systems

Project management software

Job description

Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking a Transit Capital Project Manager in the Chicago area to supervise and guide multimillion-dollar grant programs. The role involves grant oversight, procurement coordination, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The position requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong organization and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.