JOBS

The City of Naperville’s Public Works Department is currently seeking a Project Manager to manage contracted public works projects and services related to municipal infrastructure maintenance, restoration, and right-of-way improvements. The Project Manager plans, organizes, coordinates, and reviews the work activities associated with the City’s streetlight maintenance and landscape restoration programs. Additionally, the PM oversees project schedules, contract compliance, budget administration, and coordination with contractors, residents, utility companies, and other City departments to ensure efficient delivery of public services and infrastructure improvements. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $87,936.35 – $96,729.99 per year, commensurate with credentials and experience. Excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance coverage, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Responsibilities:

• Supervises, reviews, coordinates, prioritizes, and monitors the work of the City’s streetlight maintenance and landscape restoration contracts and related public infrastructure improvement projects.
• Coordinates with utility providers, contractors, engineering staff, and other City departments regarding streetlight repairs, outages, underground utility conflicts, and restoration activities.
• Conducts field inspections of streetlight systems, restoration work, parkways, sidewalks, and public rights-of-way to ensure compliance with contract specifications, safety standards, and municipal regulations.
• Monitors contractor performance, reviews project schedules, and ensures timely completion of maintenance and restoration activities throughout the City.
• Prepares cost estimates, bid documents, specifications, and contract recommendations for public works maintenance and restoration projects.
• Monitors contract budgets and tracks expenditures.   Reviews invoices and authorizes payments for contracted services and project work.
• Prepares, maintains, and monitors service request and work order information utilizing the City’s asset management and work order systems, including Cityworks or similar software platforms.
• Responds to resident inquiries, complaints, and requests related to streetlight outages, restoration work, landscape repairs, and public right-of-way conditions.
• Coordinates emergency response activities associated with damaged streetlights, utility restoration, and contractor response efforts.
• Conducts project meetings with contractors, utility representatives, consultants, and City staff to review project progress, operational issues, and corrective actions.
• Researches, prepares, and administers grant applications and funding opportunities related to public infrastructure improvements, energy efficiency, and streetscape restoration initiatives.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, enhance interdepartmental coordination, and provide responsive customer service to residents and stakeholders.