Chicago Dept. of Aviation- Project Manager- Construction

AIRPORT MINORITY ADVISORY COUNCIL•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages and directs a major and large-scale program or project of significant size and scope in terms of budget, operations and/or staffing. 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. Consults with staff and consultants to determine scope of services, budgets, and specifications for projects; established timelines and implements processes to track and monitor the progress of projects and the accomplishment of key objectives. Functions as a specialized advisor to executive level managers or functions as a technical specialist or expert level professional in a given profession, specific technical area or operational area. Manages design and construction productivity and schedule performance for multiple capital improvement projects at a time. Provides assistance to the department on consideration of material, systems and process alternatives. Manages and provides assistance to department on design, constructability and sustainability reviews. Develops and negotiates contract terms and monitors services provided by private contractors ensuring contract provisions meet program specifications. Solid understanding of public procurement and other various professional service contracts. Enforces Safety Standards and promotes safety culture among the ranks throughout the program. Other duties as assigned by senior management. Performs other related duties as required. Additional duties may be required for this position.

Requirements

Nine (9) years of work experience in project management or program coordination
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree PLUS seven (7) years of project management or program coordination work experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's PLUS five (5) years of project management or program coordination work experience
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
Successful completion of an online application and an initial screening process.
Pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA).

Nice To Haves

Hold degrees in architecture, engineering, construction management or directly related degrees.

Responsibilities

Manages and directs a major and large-scale program or project of significant size and scope in terms of budget, operations and/or staffing.
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.
Consults with staff and consultants to determine scope of services, budgets, and specifications for projects; established timelines and implements processes to track and monitor the progress of projects and the accomplishment of key objectives.
Functions as a specialized advisor to executive level managers or functions as a technical specialist or expert level professional in a given profession, specific technical area or operational area.
Manages design and construction productivity and schedule performance for multiple capital improvement projects at a time.
Provides assistance to the department on consideration of material, systems and process alternatives.
Manages and provides assistance to department on design, constructability and sustainability reviews.
Develops and negotiates contract terms and monitors services provided by private contractors ensuring contract provisions meet program specifications.
Enforces Safety Standards and promotes safety culture among the ranks throughout the program.
Other duties as assigned by senior management.
Performs other related duties as required.