MENU PROGRAM MANAGER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MENU PROGRAM MANAGER

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Intergovernmental Support

Number of Positions: 1
(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $89,112.00/year, BX18

Applications for this position will be accepted from 3/19/26 until 11:59pm CDT on 4/2/26

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking a Menu Program Manager to oversee and coordinate a portfolio of capital improvement projects assigned to the Aldermanic Menu Program and perform related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serves as the point of contact and liaison to aldermanic offices for the Aldermanic Menu Program
• Coordinates the selection, planning, and implementation of capital projects within aldermanic wards
• Prepares project plans and cost estimates in coordination with aldermanic offices including the establishment of work plans for each phase of project(s)
• Consults with department staff and contractors to determine the scope of services, budgets and specifications of projects
• Analyzes project proposals to determine the time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing project objectives and goals
• Manages the administration of project(s) from inception to end
• Reviews and tracks project budgets across various funding sources to ensure resources are allocated in accordance with City policies and funding eligibility requirements
• Supports legislative and intergovernmental coordination (e.g., advises on proposed ordinances, analyzes proposed regulations, creates intergovernmental agreements, develops recommendations for implementation compliance) to ensure alignment with policy, legislation and infrastructure implementation
• Works with external agencies (e.g., utility companies) to ensure departmental projects are coordinated in relation to the timing and scope of other capital projects Ensures that project goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within allocated time frame and funding parameters
• Facilitates and attends meetings to keep aldermanic offices abreast on public infrastructure initiatives
• Prepares project reports for executive staff and Aldermanic offices
• Represents the department at community and town hall meetings to promote and discuss capital projects and programs
  Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 2 N. LaSalle St., Ste 1110
Days: Monday-Friday
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm

THIS POSITION IS NOT IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Five (5) years of work experience in project management, construction, or paraprofessional
engineering, OR
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree, PLUS three (3) years of project management, construction, or paraprofessional engineering work experience, OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher, PLUS one (1) year of project management, construction, or paraprofessional engineering work experience

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

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. Department of Human Resource 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.

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

City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor