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BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Manager-Buildings

Chicago Department of Buildings (DOB)

Division of License, Registration and Permits

Number of Positions: 3

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 currently 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.

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

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 electronic architectural plan reviews of new 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 insured and that applications are complete and processed in accordance with departmental administrative procedures.

• Ensures architectural drawings submitted for plan review comply with the Chicago Construction and Zoning Code provisions.

• Verifies that building code issues related to building materials and structures, insulation, fire protection, new construction height limitations, exiting requirements and other related building and safety Chicago Construction Code requirements are reviewed for compliance prior to approval for the issuance of building permits.

• Explains the permit issuance and regulatory review process to developers, architects, structural engineers, and design professionals and/or property owners.

• Interprets municipal Construction 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

NOTE: RESUMES, CERTIFICATES, VALID JOURNEYMAN CARD, AND DRIVER’S LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION .

Location: 121 North LaSalle Avenue, Room 906

Chicago, IL 60612

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (1 hour lunch)

Salary: $93,708/Annually

Application Period: 6-24-24 to 7-8-24

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 your 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, 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.

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. 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.

Preference will be given to external candidates possessing the following :

• Previous project management experience in Building architecture or involving engineering projects

• Previous work experience reviewing electronic architectural plans

• Knowledge of building construction types, occupancy classifications and requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

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 and Military Friendly Employer.

Department of Human Resources

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm C.D.T. on 7-8-24 .