Aviation Security Program Manager - Capital Projects

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago's Department of Aviation seeks a Safety and Security executive’s operations lead for ORD and MDW. You will drive priorities, coordinate across stakeholders, and ensure Safety and Security initiatives are executed efficiently and effectively, with concise information flow to leadership.

The role emphasizes program management, cross‑agency collaboration, and regulatory compliance throughout planning, design, construction, and closeout of capital projects at the airports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in project management or coordination.
• Master's degree with 4+ years in project management or coordination.
• PMI PMP or other project management certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine and ad hoc executive-level reports.
• Monitors safety and security performance against goals.
• Liaises with stakeholders to represent Security interests for ORD/MDW capital program.
• Plans and manages CIP project review process for Aviation Security.
• Keeps updated with architectural drawings and as-built docs.
• Ensures access control and security camera placement for critical systems.

Skills

Project management

Program coordination

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5 years

Master's degree + 4 years

Job description

City of Chicago's Department of Aviation seeks a Safety and Security executive’s operations lead for ORD and MDW. You will drive priorities, coordinate across stakeholders, and ensure Safety and Security initiatives are executed efficiently and effectively, with concise information flow to leadership.

The role emphasizes program management, cross‑agency collaboration, and regulatory compliance throughout planning, design, construction, and closeout of capital projects at the airports.