Airport Facilities Manager - O'Hare Facilities

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**ESSENTIAL DUTIES:** - Conducts Walk-throughs and Facility Inspections. - Regularly inspects terminal facilities to identify maintenance and repair needs. - Ensures facilities follow safety and operational standards. - Initiates Maintenance and Repair Work Orders.  - Creates and prioritizes work orders for maintenance and repair projects based on inspection findings.  - Meets with stakeholders and airport managers, tenants, and users to determine causative conditions and corrective action. - Collaborate with tenants, contractors, and departmental staff to discuss operational and financial issues related to planned construction and general maintenance and repair projects.  - Develops comprehensive plans for maintenance projects, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.  - Supervises project execution and ensures timely completion.  - Utilizes the City FMS/ FMPS system for processing APRF's (Authorizations for Purchase Requisitions) and releases for vendor goods and services.  - Assist in weather emergency staff coordination to maximize efficiencies during snow or other storms - Liaison with city departments, vendors, and contractors - Provide input for annual maintenance/repair expenditures for O&M budget development - Manages funding for maintenance projects within the budget.  - Supervises Skilled Trades staff, service and commodity contracts.  - Leads and directs staff involved in maintenance projects and payment processing.  - Responds to and manages facilities emergencies 24/7, 365 days a year. - Ensures compliance with City term contracts, vendor limits, extensions, revisions, and bid documents. - Perform other administrative related duties as required - Communication and Reporting - Maintains clear communication with Skilled Trades Manager and Administration staff regarding project status, financial reports, budgets, funding sources, and contractual limits.  - Maintains operating records on repairs and maintenance work and prepares related reports.  - Reviews and approves Contractor Proposals and using Financial Management Software, ensuring accuracy and compliance.  - Processes releases, invoices, and prepares reports as needed.  **Additional duties may be required for this position.**

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