PROJECT MANAGER-CDA (Communication & Security) 2024 - City of Chicago

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PROJECT MANAGER                                                                                              

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

This project manager will play a vital role in ensuring contractor/vendor compliance with financial and scope requirements, budget monitoring, and payment processing for approximately 13 different contractors/vendors. 

Initiates All Purpose Requisition Forms (APRF’s) for the Safety and Security Section, utilizing the City of Chicago, Financial Management System (FMS). Ensures authorized contractors/vendors are in receipt of the FMS’s approved releases prior to the work being performed.  Audits invoices prior to processing payment utilizing FMS. Analyzes vendor performance metrics and delivers insights to CDA Security management team, maintaining up-to-date documentation for compliance and best practices. Identifies opportunities for process improvement across engagements. Builds out an invoice tracking and contract management process to increase financial control within the section. Tracks and monitors various Key Performance Indicators (KPI)’s, key metrics for the organization. Leads ad-hoc analysis across project resources and financials, which impact the annual operating plan budget and forecast.  Candidate should have knowledge of government contract regulations, cost accounting standards, contracts management, familiarity with purchase orders, invoicing, oracle general ledger reconciliations, software and 3rd party contract management process flow. Utilizes excellent Excel, PowerPoint, and organizational skills. Must have the ability to handle time-sensitive follow-ups with very senior leaders on the team. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Location:        Chicago Department of Aviation

                        10510 W. Zemke Road, Chicago

Shift:              Monday – Friday

Hours:            8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, or in 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.

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.

NOTE:  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.

Candidates selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:  This position requires an applicant to successfully complete an interview which will include a written assessment.  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.

 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: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the city as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

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 or disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

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

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

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.S.T.  Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CST on June 21th, 2024. No exceptions will be made.

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