Sr. Consultant – Aviation Finance
BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Full job description
THE COMPANY
Unison Consulting, Inc. (Unison) is a leading aviation consulting firm with more than 30 years of experience advising clients around the world. Unison has provided aviation consulting services to over 100 airports throughout the United States, Canada, South America and the Caribbean, including 17 of the 25 busiest U.S. airports. Unison is a recognized industry leader. Therefore, we seek self-motivated, driven individuals to help us bring innovative ideas to our clients. Interested individuals should have talents and experience commensurate with the type of position being pursued.
THE POSITION
Unison is seeking a full time Architectural team member, as an Architectural Tenant Coordinator. The ideal candidate is responsible for participating in the oversight and coordination of concessionaires’ architectural design and construction activities at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). Duties include oversight of concessionaires’ architectural design and construction teams, review of tenant improvement designs, and coordination of construction with Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), project managers, construction managers and airlines. This position reports directly to the Architectural Tenant Development Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review leases to coordinate architectural design and construction requirements for tenant spaces.
- Meet with CDA Concessions, other CDA divisions and consultants, concessionaires, and concessionaires’ architectural designers to coordinate design schedules and requirements. Walk the site with tenants to introduce current activities and explore tenant design improvements / enhancements / timelines.
- Prepare, issue, and maintain schedules of design and construction processes. Prepare regular design and construction status reports.
- Document construction progress from beginning to end of construction. Including night watch, monitoring construction delivery & compliance of work to CDA standards, rules & regulations. Ensure guidelines are followed and document first night / project commencement with photos / barricade erection / reporting.
- Follow up with concessionaires, and concessionaires’ architectural designers and contractors to ensure timely performance of concessionaires’ design and construction activities (daily during the week via status update from the contractor or physically going to the construction site).
- Review all submittals and coordinate design and other construction-related approvals with CDA Concessions, other CDA divisions and consultants, other City departments, other stakeholders, and concessionaire project managers and construction managers as necessary. Implement 60% Design review meetings with all respective parties including CDA facilities/engineers/architects/ as well as airlines affected as needed (case by case basis).
- Follow up and assist concessionaire construction permitting.
- Schedule and coordinate any required meetings with concessionaires and CDA Concessions, other CDA divisions and consultants, and other stakeholders to resolve base building issues relative to concessionaires’ designs and construction.
- Attend presentations and answer questions based on project development or solutions to potential issues which may arise due to scope, surrounding environment, bldg. related issues, etc.
- Prepare for and attend meetings and presentations as requested by CDA Concessions or Architectural Tenant Development Manager.
- Perform other design and construction tasks as directed by Architectural Tenant Development Manager.
- Continue to recommend modifications and revisions to the Design Criteria Manuals for both MDW & ORD
- Continue to recommend modifications and revisions to the Standard Operating Procedures for both MDW and ORD specifically tailored for Concessions (CDA Concessions Projects Design and Construction Standard Operating Procedures (C-SOP) / CDA Concessions Projects Design and Construction Standard Operating Procedures Exhibits (C-SOP Exhibits)
THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will be a professional with demonstrated experience in a similar role with a strong preference for candidates with previous architectural and/or construction management experience.
Experience and Training:
- A Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) or a Bachelor’s degree in building science, construction engineering, construction management.
- Licensed Architect with current registration is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of architectural experience
- Detailed knowledge of architectural/engineering practice with emphasis on design, design development, preparation of construction documents, preparation of specifications, building materials, construction costs, and building codes.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in MS Office, project management and CADD and Revit
- Detailed knowledge of building codes and ADA
- Knowledge and experience in all phases of architectural projects
- Knowledge of other disciplines, Structural and MEP FP coordination
- Excellent business writing and verbal communication skills.
- Great positive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.
Professional and Personal Characteristics:
- Results-oriented and high energy.
- Strong analytical, organizational and technical skills.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with a broad constituency.
- Highest level of personal integrity.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
- Passionate and committed to his or her own personal and professional development as well as that of his or her colleagues.
- Creative and innovative approach to solving problems and resolving issues.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Financial modeling: 3 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601