BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Manager

Department of Aviation

Facilities Section

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $89,112; Grade: BX-18

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 9/18/2025

The candidate(s) selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

Under direction, the class title supports City departments by leading, overseeing, and ensuring the successful delivery and management of a single or portfolio of large municipal projects that are part of a coordinated program to enhance City infrastructure, services, programs, etc., and performs related duties as required.

Positions are allocated across all City departments and perform a broad range of project management and administration responsibilities for various City programs, services and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Manages specialized and large-scale project(s) of significant size and scope that supports a departmental bureau, program, and/or initiative

· Functions as a technical specialist or expert level professional in a specific area related to project management and administration

· Prepares long-range project plans in coordination with stakeholders including the establishment of work plans and staffing for each phase of project(s)

· Consults with staff and consultants to determine the scope of services, budgets and specifications of projects

· Manages project(s) from inception to end

· Analyzes project proposals to determine the time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing project objectives and goals

· May manage staff, including but not limited to assigning and reviewing work, approving time off requests, and preparing performance evaluations

· Serves as the point of contact and liaison for project and program requirements

· Establishes timelines and implements processes to track and monitor progress, target, key objectives and milestones, and budgets for established projects

· Ensures that project goals and objectives of projects are accomplished within allocated time frame and funding parameters

· Plans, directs and controls the execution of all technical, fiscal and administrative functions of assigned project(s)

· Monitors services provided by contractors ensuring contract provisions meet program specifications

· Monitors project activities and resources to mitigate risks and maintain quality assurance processes

· Leads cross-functional teams to improve business strategies and performance with stakeholders

· Develops and contributes to process improvement (e.g., SOPs)

· Develops and implements project release plans (e.g., transfer of responsibility, ownership, and control) and reports on the progress of all project activities

· Participates on intradepartmental teams to plan, coordinate, and resolve issues

· Works with external agencies to ensure departmental projects adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies and protocols

· Analyzes proposed and current project regulations and develops recommendations for implementation compliance

· Assists in the implementation of new technologies for projects

· Represents the department in cross functional partnerships

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: O’Hare Human Resources Plant

10255 W. Zemke Blvd. Chicago, Illinois 60666

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE