Chicago Dept. of Aviation- Construction Coordinator

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.

• 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.

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.

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

• 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.