GENERAL MANAGER OF AIRPORT OPERATIONS-Facilities-2025-2

General Manager Of Airport Operations- O'Hare

Under direction, the class is managerial in nature planning and directing the operations of a functional area at O'Hare International Airport or Midway International Airport, and performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

• Directs, oversees, and coordinates skilled trades personnel across disciplines and management staff engaged in various phases of construction, repair, and maintenance work.
• Works with senior staff and design staff in planning, scheduling, and managing large scale in-house projects relating to the airport's infrastructure.
• Confers with professional engineers and architects for remodeling or remodeling projects requiring design services, construction drawings, or specifications or specialized work.
• Reviews and evaluates the work performance of supervisory personnel, recommending disciplinary action when needed.
• Coordinates and participates in human resources activities (e.g., interviewing, employee relations).
• Directs and monitors training programs for Skilled Trades staff to ensure adherence with FAA regulations and department work requirements.
• Establishes, develops, and participates in operational budgeting process, including financial reports and the tracking of expenditures.
• Reviews work summaries submitted by supervisory staff and generates comprehensive activity reports.
• Serves as a liaison with airport tenants and responds to inquiries regarding the status of repairs and maintenance issues.
• Represents the department at meetings with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Manage and monitor airport O&M contracts, contractor performance, and participate in contract scope development, and provide feedback to contract supervisor as a Subject Matter Expert.
• Authorizes and approves the requisitioning of work materials, supplies, and equipment to complete work projects, monitors overtime; monitors progress and ensures projects remain within budget.
• Directs and monitors training programs for staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Location : CDA Facilities Section 11601 W. Touhy Ave, BLD #891 Chicago, IL 60666

Days : Monday - Friday

Hours : 7 : 00AM 3 : 00PM

This Position Is Exempt From The Career Service

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

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.

This position requires applicants to complete an interview, part of which will be a writing exercise / skills assessment exercise.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11 : 59pm CDT on 11 / 27 / 2025