Description:

　　JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

　　Project Administrator, SR

　　Chicago Department of Aviation

　　Concessions Division

　　Number of Positions: 4

　　Starting Salary: $96, 484.00

　　Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner, the Assistant Commissioner, and the Director, oversee in-terminal promotions related to Concessions and Customer Service.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES

　　· Plays an integral role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the O’Hare and Midway Airport Concessions Programs to ensure that the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is providing the traveling public a positive experience while enhancing airport revenues.

　　· Collaborates with CDA staff and concessionaire to address matters such as questions, enforcing operational procedures, as well as monitoring the permitted lease use, signage, cleanliness, and compliance with Building and Public Health codes as well as other regulatory requirements.

　　· Serves as point of contact for CDA Concessions as it relates to the development of the O’Hare and Midway Concessions Program and liaison to CDA Design & Construction, and tenant architect and construction contractors.

　　· Monitors concessionaire compliance relative to lease agreement which includes but is not limited to insurance, pricing, capital expenditures and all required reporting.

　　· Participates in the public bid process, and assists in the coordination of pre-submission conference, and site tours, and assists in the evaluation of bids, negotiation of leases, and establishment of new concessions.

　　· Assists in developing annual budget requests in accordance with policies and procedures and monitors expenditures, reconciles data, and identifies discrepancies.

　　· Makes recommendations to CDA leadership and various stakeholders concerning issues impacting current or proposed concessions projects.

　　· Monitors development projects to ensure that concessionaires are adhering to the special conditions regarding Minority Owned Business Enterprise and Women Owned Business Enterprise commitments related to construction contracts.

　　· Assists in monitoring concessions program compliance to the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements.

　　Additional duties may be required for this position.

　　Location: Chicago Department of Aviation

　　10510 W. Zemke Road, Chicago

　　Shift: M onday – Friday

　　Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

　　NOTE: Must be flexible to early and/or late meetings and occasional weekends.

　　NOTE: This is a 24/7 on-call operation, based on operational needs.

　　NOTE: The candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

　　NOTE: This position requires a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.

　　THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

　　Qualifications:

　　MIMIMUM 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.

　　SELECTION REQUIREMENTS : This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview and assessment, will be selected.

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

　　The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

　　City of Chicago

　　Brandon Johnson, Mayor

　　Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on February 29, 2024.