ORAT Coordinator - Aviation

STV • Chicago, IL

8d • $100,226 - $133,635 • Onsite

About The Position

STV is seeking an ORAT Coordinator – Aviation to join our national Aviation group to support aviation ORAT /operational readiness efforts to support our national aviation clients. This role will focus on coordinating ORAT-related activities within a structured project management framework, supporting planning, execution, and tracking of readiness milestones for complex aviation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience supporting project management, program management, ORAT, or aviation-related projects
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, risk, and coordination)
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with project tracking tools a plus
• Ability to work on-site at national airport projects as required

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting ORAT or airport activation programs
• Experience on aviation capital improvement or terminal development projects
• Familiarity with airport operational environments and agencies (FAA, TSA, CBP)
• Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, SharePoint, Smartsheet)
• CAPM, PMP, or similar project management certification

Responsibilities

• Support ORAT initiatives using project management principles to ensure operational readiness aligns with project delivery schedules
• Assist in the maintenance and tracking of ORAT work plans, schedules, and action item logs
• Coordinate ORAT tasks across project teams, airport operations, airlines, TSA, and other stakeholders
• Support integration of ORAT activities with design, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases
• Track readiness deliverables, risks, and issues; assist in mitigation planning and reporting
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, schedules, dashboards, and status reports for project leadership and clients
• Support planning and execution of operational testing, trials, and simulations from a project controls perspective
• Assist with change management, operational transition planning, and phased occupancy coordination
• Maintain ORAT documentation, procedures, checklists, and project records in accordance with STV and client standards
• Support training coordination and operational familiarization activities
• Participate in project meetings, site walks, and coordination workshops

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees