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Facilities CIP Program Manager (Water)

Chicago, IL, usFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorship

Core

Manage the Program Management Office (PMO) Facilities Task Lane for the Chicago Department of Water Management to oversee a $4+ billion Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for water infrastructure improvements.

Role type

Senior Facilities Design and Implementation Manager (Water)

Builds

Water infrastructure improvements including pumping stations, purification plants, intake structures, conveyance tunnels, and district facilities.

Domain

Municipal water supply and wastewater infrastructure

Required skills

Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) management, project scope definition, cost estimation, Request for Qualifications (RFQ) preparation, consultant/contractor qualification assessment, design review, construction estimate review, bid administration, team leadership, financial management

Preferred skills

Civil or environmental engineering background, 15+ years in water/wastewater engineering and project management, experience managing $500M+ CIPs, public speaking, persuasive communication

Technologies

None explicitly listed

Responsibilities

Prepare scope of work and project deliverables, develop project concept reports and cost estimates, prepare RFQs for engineering and construction services, review and negotiate fees and schedules with consultants, monitor design progress and corrective actions, supervise technical professionals and project managers, report on financial and completion status, administer bid solicitation and review processes, conduct pre-bid conferences, provide written reports on competitive bid processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities