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Company: City of Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL 60666

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PROJECT MANAGER


Job Number: 323027


Description


PROJECT MANAGER $92,004.00

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION


NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 4

Under the direction of the Commissioner/First Deputy Commissioner, these positions are accountable for senior manager level projects and functions and perform related duties as required.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Functions as a specialized advisor to the Commissioner/First Deputy Commissioner in a given technical or operational area;
  • Manages professional staff and directs the functions and operations of an organizational section or unit; establishes and implements policies and procedures relating to section’s objectives;
  • Manages and directs major and large-scale programs or projects of significant size and scope in terms of budget, operations and/or staffing;
  • Contributes and provides key support in establishing and maintaining various continuity of operations and continuity of government programs;
  • Consults with staff and consultants to determine scope of services, budgets, establishes timelines, and implements processes to track and monitor the progress of projects and the accomplishment of key objectives;
  • Meets with Human Resources for staffing issues or to assess staffing needs;
  • Coordinates, administers, and responds to citywide initiatives, departmental programs and special projects of a complex and technical nature;
  • And, other job-related duties as required.


PROJECT MANAGER – AIRPORT OPERATIONS:
  • Contributes to Design & Construction, Airside Operations, Landside Operations, Vehicle Services, and Facilities initiatives supported by the office of the Commissioner/First Deputy Commissioner.


PROJECT MANAGER – AIRPORT SERVICES:
  • Contributes to Concessions & Customer Service, Media Relations & Marketing, and Air Services initiatives supported by the office of the Commissioner/First Deputy Commissioner.


PROJECT MANAGER – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
  • Contributes to Legal & Contracts, Finance, Human Resources, IT & Telecoms initiatives supported by the office of the Commissioner/First Deputy Commissioner.

Location: CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION – ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
Address: 10510 W. Zemke Road
Shift: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.


NOTE: The positions support O’Hare and Midway International Airports


NOTE: Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings


NOTE: This is a 24/7 on-call operations, based on operational needs

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM CAREER SERVICE


Qualifications


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Aviation Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a directly related field of study, plus five years of project management work experience from a large matrix organization; OR

  • I have at least nine (9) years of project management work experience from a large matrix organization; OR
  • I have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college in Business Administration, Public Administration, Aviation Management, Engineering, Construction Management/Technology, or a directly related field of study, plus seven years of project management work experience from a large matrix organization; OR
  • I have a Master’s Degree or Doctorate from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Aviation Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Law, or a directly related field of study, plus four years of project management work experience from a large matrix organization.

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


Disclaimer- “Accredited” means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

  • Knowledge of general computer applications.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks, often simultaneously.
  • Significant problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a team or committee setting.
  • Ability to exercise tact and discretion in group and or joint interactions.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong organization and time management skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills, internet and email.

Education & Employment Verification – Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver’s license at time of processing.

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.


NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

EVALUATION:
Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor Soo Choi, Commissioner

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Interested applicants, please submit an online application to: http://www.cityofchicago.org. Job Number: 323027

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59 p.m. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on December 3 , 2019. No exceptions will be made.


Job Posting: Nov 25, 2019, 6:01:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) – External: Dec 4, 2019, 5:59:00 AM

BU: 00 | Salary: $92,004.00 Pay Basis:Yearly