Projects Administrator
Chicago Department of Aviation
Chicago,IL
Job Number: 275341
Under direction, the class is managerial in nature and accountable for senior manager level functions; positions allocated to this class are characterized as having a broad scope of management responsibilities, and performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Manage 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
- Coordinates and administers citywide initiatives, departmental programs and special projects of a complex and technical nature
- Develops and negotiates contract terms and monitors services provided by private contractors ensuring contract provisions meet program specifications
- Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA)
- Oversees the in-house staff and consultant contract in their coordination and administration of the projects complex requirements in order to complete significant and complex projects for the Chicago Airport System
- Monitors project development and review project requirements with assigned project consultant and in-house staff, to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget and follow all City of Chicago Aviation policies and procedures
- Functions as a specialized advisor to senior management or as a technical specialist to Working Group Committees, to provide requisite progress information in order to resolve complex project issues as requested or required by the City and/or the Department of Aviation
- Brings the project in on time and within budget
- Manages project from cradle to grave
- And, other job related duties as assigned
Location: 10510 W. Zemke Road, Chicago
Shift: Monday thru Friday (some occasional weekends, if the project requires)
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
NOTE: Must be flexible to early or late meetings.
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Aviation Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Aviation Business Management or Public Administration or a field of study directly to the responsibilities of the position; plus five (5) years of project management work experience of large scale construction projects (OR) five (5) years of directly related experience in Airport operations, safety & security, management or planning.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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 applicants will be accepted.
Residency Requirement: An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
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.
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The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer
Job Posting: Apr 7, 2016, 3:10:20 PM |
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Apr 21, 2016, 11:59:00 PM
BU: 09 | Salary: $81,696.00
Pay Basis:Yearly
Apply online, here: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl