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JOB ANNOUNCMENT

Construction Coordinator, BX17

Chicago Department of Aviation

Facilities Section

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $85,548.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on October 22, 2026.

Under direction, coordinates construction and repair project activities at O'Hare International Airport and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

· Coordinates and schedules contract maintenance repair projects at O'Hare International Airport (e.g., construction activities).

· Coordinates projects with in-house trades, contractors, and airport partners.

· Reviews work orders and communicate with department staff to clarify scope of work and schedules of contractors for repairs.

· Conduct site visits to evaluate existing conditions and identify potential airport operational impacts.

· Evaluates the potential adverse impact of construction on airport operations and initiates action to revise schedules and alleviate the disruption caused by construction activities.

· Writes scope of work and requests proposals from maintenance and repair contractors.

· Reviews contractor's proposals and generates All Purpose Requisition Forms (APRFs).

· Reviews of invoices for payment and verify maintenance work were completed according to specification.

· Meets with maintenance and repair contractors and reviews scheduling.

· Reviews and creates Notice to Airport Users forms (E-Forms) and PowerPoint presentations.

· Reviews plans and schedules for the construction of facilities and/or airfield construction to determine material requirements for ongoing maintenance services.

· Reviews maintenance and repair contracts to understand what work contractors can or cannot perform under their contract.

· Revises contract language for contract modifications or bids, as required.

· Schedules and attends pre-construction meetings with tenants and their contractors, as required.

· Develop appropriate criteria for providing maintenance staffing.

· Attend committee and task force group meetings regarding construction activities to provide information regarding the coordination of construction activities.

· Prepare reports on maintenance project status.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: O'Hare International Airport

ORD-AMB (Building 891)

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years of experience managing and coordinating construction operations, of which two (2) years are supervisory experience related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree, plus three (3) years of experience managing and coordinating construction operations, of which two (2) years are supervisory experience related to the responsibilities of the position, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher, plus one (1) year of experience managing and coordinating construction operations, of which two (2) years are supervisory experience related to the responsibilities of the position.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

· A valid driver's license from the State of Illinois is required

Physical Requirement

· Ability to walk or stand for extended or continuous periods of time

· Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and/or step stools

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

Assessment (STA).

NOTE: Must successfully obtain and maintain basic airfield certification within six months of hire/promotion.

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

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

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.

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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 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. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

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

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

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