Chicago Dept. of Aviation- Project Coordinator
Number of positions: 1 (additional vacancies possible pending budget approval). Starting annual salary: $75,336.00/year. This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME – Bargaining Units 1, 3, 4 & 5.
About the role
The Project Coordinator supports IT and Telecommunications initiatives across the Chicago Department of Aviation environment serving both O'Hare and Midway International Airports. This position requires commuting between airports (Midway and O'Hare) independently in a CDA vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Assists in coordinating technology projects across multiple technical teams including network, server, and desktop support.
- Tracks project tasks and timelines.
- Coordinates with internal teams, vendors, and City departments.
- Conducts site walkthroughs when necessary and maintains project documentation and status updates.
- Ensures projects are implemented efficiently while supporting operational requirements within the airport environment.
- Additional duties may be required for this position.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree, PLUS three (3) years of work experience performing or supporting project or program administration functions.
Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are acceptable:
- Seven (7) years of work experience performing or supporting project or program administration functions.
- Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree, PLUS five (5) years of work experience performing or supporting project or program administration functions.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher, PLUS two (2) years of work experience performing or supporting project or program administration functions.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing a Valid State of Illinois Driver's License. The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).
Schedule
- Days: Monday–Friday
- Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Pay
Starting annual salary: $75,336.00.