PROJECT MANAGER

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Project Manager, BX18

Chicago Department of Aviation - O'Hare International Airport

Finance Division

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $86,520.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on May 15, 2025.

Working with the Deputy Commissioner (CFO) and Director of Finance, and other management of the Department of Aviation to prepare the annual non-personnel budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Scheduling meeting up with sections to gather non-personnel budget information to understand the section's needs and intentions for the upcoming budget year.

* Reviewing budget justifications to ensure the budget requested from each section is necessary and the justification provided accurately conveys the purpose of the requested budget and gives reasoning for the amount requested.

* Complying and creating the budget book to present to City Counsel for budget approval.

* Supporting the Director of Finance on various financial-related issues relating to the Office of Budget and Management, City Comptroller's Office, airline representatives and government and delegate agencies such as the FAA, FHWA, and USDOT.

* Establishing and implementing auditing systems and financial controls by FMPS and checking budget balance in FMS to ensure appropriate use of funding by sections.

* Function as a specialized advisor to the Director of Finance and CFO to provide clear and concise explanation for any non-personnel budgetary questions that might arise.

* Multi-task multiple projects with strong results orientation and work with tight deadlines.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

LOCATION: Chicago Department of Aviation - Finance Division

10510 W. Zemke Road

DAYS & HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or a field of study directly related to the responsibilities of the position, plus five years of project management work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

* May be required to work late nights or weekends.

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.

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

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.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

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.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor