PROJECT MANAGER - BUILDINGS

PROJECT MANAGER - BUILDINGS

Job Number : 409042

Description

BID / JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PROJECT MANAGER-BUILDINGS

Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB)

Division of License, Registration and Permits

Number of Positions : 1

(Additional vacancies are possible pending budget approval)

Annual Starting Salary : $96,516

These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with the AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - (BARGAINING UNIT #01, 03, 04, 05) .

Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS : Apply on the bid site : https : / / chicago.taleo.net / careersection / 103 / jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee / employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted beginning 11-21-25 until 11 : 59pm on 12-5-25

Under supervision coordinates the review of architectural plans for small, medium, or large non-complex construction and renovations projects submitted for permit issuance in accordance with the Chicago Municipal Code and performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties :

• Conducts manual and electronic architectural plan reviews of small to medium size construction and / or building renovation projects of a technical and complex nature and submits for building permit issuance.
• Reviews and evaluates building permit applications to ensure constructors and subcontractors are licensed and that applications are complete and processed in accordance with departmental administrative procedures.
• Ensures architectural drawings submitted for plan review comply with the Chicago Municipal building code and Zoning ordinance.
• Verifies that building code issues related to building materials and structures, insulation, fire protection, exiting requirements and other related building and safety Chicago Municipal Code requirements are reviewed for compliance prior to approval for the issuance of building permits.
• Explain the permit issuance and regulatory review process to developers, architects, structural design professionals and / pr property owners.
• Interprets municipal building code requirements and regulations and advises applicants on plan review procedures.

Provides information concerning complex problems or issues with plan reviews and building permit approval to department managers and works jointly with them for resolution.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location : 121 N LaSalle, 9

th

Floor (City Hall)

Chicago, IL 60602

Shift : Monday-Friday

Hours : 7 : 00a.m. to 3 : 30p.m. OR 8 : 00a.m. to 4 : 30p.m.

( Shift may vary due to the needs of the operation )

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil, Mechanical and / or Electrical Engineering, plus at least three ( 3 ) years of professional work experience in managing building, architectural and / or engineering projects involving the review and approval of construction designs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience provided the minimum degree requirement is met .

NOTE : To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and / or work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered ). If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information : 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Educational & Employment Verification :

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, with adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts / diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE : A copy of your official transcripts and / or professional license, or training certificates will be required at the time of interview, if applicable.

Selection Requirements : This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in

seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement . The interviewed external candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Desired Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at :

https : / / www.chicago.gov / city / en / depts / fin / benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at :

https : / / www.chicago.gov / content / dam / city / depts / dhr / supp_info / JobClassification / 2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION : Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment / Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY : To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and / or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and / or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer .

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting

: Nov 21, 2025, 6 : 00 : 00 AM |

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Dec 6, 2025, 5 : 59 : 00 AM

BU : 04 | Salary : $96,516

Pay Basis

: Yearly