Consultant Project Manager (Engineering Technician IV)

About the role

The Illinois Department of Transportation is hiring a Consultant Project Manager (Engineering Technician IV) in Springfield, IL, within the Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation. The position administers and monitors all aspects of consultant contracts, assists Project Implementation staff in managing them and acts as project manager for all consultant contracts with the bureau. It is a full-time, salaried union position with anticipated hybrid work, 1 to 5 days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Administer the preparation and submittal of Professional Transportation Bulletins and related documentation, and coordinate pre- and post-selection activities for consultant contracts.
• Coordinate and monitor district consultant contracts by preparing and/or reviewing packages for Prime and Supplemental Agreements (including Start-Up and Prior Approval Agreements), reviewing consultant invoices, coordinating consultant evaluations and supervising contract closeout.
• Assist district Project Implementation staff with consultant-prepared improvement projects, including agreements processing, negotiations, invoice review and evaluations.
• Load district documentation into the Engineering Prequalification Agreement System (EPAS) and monitor the budgets of all consultant contracts.

Required profile

• Two years of college in civil engineering technology, pre-engineering or a related technical/science curriculum plus five years of engineering experience, or seven years of engineering experience.
• Preferred: technical training in Project Implementation and experience in the transportation industry, including preparing contract closeout documentation, contract plans and specifications for highway improvement projects.
• Preferred: strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with departmental and industry staff.
• Valid driver's license, willingness to travel districtwide and successful completion of a background check.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the position is not sponsored.

Required skills

• Ability to work with computers, including SharePoint, Microsoft Suite and databases.

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $5,082 per month, range $5,082-$9,309 per month.
• Flexible work schedules, including hybrid scheduling, and a Monday to Friday schedule.
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan, maternity/paternity leave and deferred compensation programs.
• Paid sick days, vacation days and personal days, plus tuition reimbursement and an employee assistance program.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois online application portal; paper applications are not accepted. The closing date is November 25, 2026.