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Project Manager

City of Chicago
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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

 

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

• Nine (9) years of work experience in project management or program coordination, OR

• Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree PLUS seven (7) years of project management or program coordination work experience, OR

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's PLUS five (5) years of project management or program coordination work experience, OR

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree or higher PLUS four (4) years of project management or program coordination work experience

 

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project management certifications preferred

 

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or degree at time of processing, if applicable.

 

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 Resource 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. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.  For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.  To learn more about our hiring practices click here.  

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

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.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

 

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Project Manager - Facilities (O’Hare)

$89,112.00

Job #412743

09/04/25 - 09/18/25

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