Traffic Equipment and Commodities Manager (Technical Manager IV)

State of Illinois; Illinois; Sur place; USD 95 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Transportation, seeks a Technical Manager IV to oversee statewide purchasing contracts for traffic-related equipment and commodities, including development and maintenance of specifications.

You will coordinate district purchases and vendor deliveries, evaluate new traffic control devices and materials, and ensure procurement aligns with program goals and budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or science with two years of relevant experience, or eight years of experience.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel statewide occasionally.
• Experience in specification writing, state procurement, and commodity and equipment purchasing.
• Working knowledge of traffic control device design and installations.

Responsabilités

• Manage state purchasing contracts for traffic equipment and commodities.
• Develop and maintain specifications; coordinate district purchases and vendor deliveries.
• Evaluate new traffic control devices and materials.
• Liaise between central office, districts, and vendors; recommend resource use.

Connaissances

Communication

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business/communications/science

Description du poste

This Technical Manager IV position with the Illinois Department of Transportation manages state purchasing contracts for traffic-related equipment and commodities, including development and maintenance of specifications, coordination of district purchases and vendor deliveries, and evaluation of new traffic control devices and materials. The role serves as a liaison between central office, districts, and vendors while recommending effective use of equipment and commodity resources.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or science plus two years of business management, communications, or procurement experience (or eight years of relevant experience)
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel statewide occasionally
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience in specification writing, state procurement, and commodity and equipment purchasing
• Working knowledge of traffic control device design and installations