Senior Project Manager - Aviation at Confidential Chicago, IL
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Construction
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Engineering
About the Role
Our onsite Program Management team in Chicago, IL is looking to add an experienced and collaborative Senior Project Manager in support of a multi-billion-dollar airport capital Redevelopment Program. The redevelopment will occur in the middle of an active airport and the existing terminal and concourses will remain operational while the new facility is built in place in a phased approach. This position allows for the opportunity to be a major contributor to the growth of one of the busiest airports in the world as part of the program management team.
Reporting directly to the Project Delivery Director, you will provide day-to-day project and technical management of activities, stakeholder coordination, design and construction oversight, risk assessments, and preparation of presentation material.
- Manage and track project level scope of work, risk, cost, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and environmental (design and construction).
- Manage project Value Engineering activities and provide oversight and contribution to ongoing planning, design, and construction activities.
- Provide input on project delivery methods, contract activities, and project execution plan.
- Interface the project with the Diversity Equity and Inclusion team.
- Facilitate resolution of technical and contractual issues (design and construction).
- Manage the designers and CMAR contracts including contract negotiations.
- Monitor and report on progress and issues affecting the assigned projects and present details of various phases of the assigned projects to the Client.
- Recommend resources and priorities to Client needed to support assigned projects while monitoring application of QA/QC standards and the design review process.
- Complete miscellaneous technical reviews and scope development.
- Review work product for completeness, quality, timeliness and designs for adequacy and unambiguous information while providing input to and support design decision tracking database.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction.
- 15+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Owner’s Representative on projects with a minimum construction value of $500 Million.
- Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems/components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building.
- Experience working on Aviation project management teams delivering major facilities, specifically terminal building projects.
- Experience with CMAR projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading vertical design and construction projects.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check.
- Ability to work onsite full time at O’Hare International Airport with the program management team.
- Experience with alternate delivery contracts.
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM), CM-Lean, PMP, DBIA Professional, Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect license/certification.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
- Deferred compensation plan.
- Executive Deferral Plan.
- Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees.
- Seven paid holidays.
- Caregiver leave.
- Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
Posted Salary Range:
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Posted Salary Range:
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The base salary range for this position is $ to $.
Eligibility & DiversityAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Work ArrangementOnsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full time basis, as required by the nature of their role.
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
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