Chicago Dept. of Aviation- Project Manager (H&R Plant)

About the role

The Project Manager, BX18 is responsible for supporting the City of Chicago’s Department of Aviation in managing and delivering large municipal projects that enhance infrastructure, services, and programs. Key responsibilities include coordinating and inspecting maintenance contracts, reviewing proposals and invoices, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and inspects maintenance term contract work, including asphalt, concrete, pavement marking, fence and guard rail, automatic doors, and expansion joint maintenance.
• Coordinates with airlines, other tenants, and other Department of Aviation sections, as well as ongoing Airport construction projects.
• Coordinates with the Airfield Operations section to ensure compliance with FAA regulations (Part 139).
• Reviews and processes proposals and invoices, attends site meetings with term contracts, airfield operation personnel, and airline representatives, and prepares reports.
• Ensures airport operations are not adversely affected during maintenance project activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of nine (9) years of work experience in project management or program coordination.
• Associate's degree plus seven (7) years of project management or program coordination work experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of project management or program coordination work experience.
• Master's degree or higher plus four (4) years of project management or program coordination work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• May be required to work late nights or weekends.
• A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Passes an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

Benefits

Not specified at this time.

Pay

$91,788.00 starting salary.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

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.

Application Evaluation

Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resources 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.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. The City of Chicago is committed to providing fair chance hiring and welcomes applicants with past convictions, recognizing the value of a diverse workforce and the potential for growth and positive change.

For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: City of Chicago website.