About this opportunity
Inland Rivers, Ports & Terminals, INC. lists this Chief Operating Officer (Chicago, IL) opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
TheIllinois International Port District (IIPD)is seeking an experiencedChief Operating Officerto help lead one of the Midwest’s most strategic multimodal port and logistics systems.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Reporting to the Executive Director, the COO will oversee day-to‑day port operations within alandlord port model, coordinating with maritime terminal operators, tenants, rail providers, and logistics partners—while supporting business development, cargo growth, and real estate utilization across IIPD’s 1,800-acre port system.
KEY FOCUS AREAS
Port and maritime operations oversight
Tenant coordination and landlord asset management
Business development and cargo attraction
Safety, regulatory compliance, and FTZ operations
Capital planning, budgeting, and infrastructure management
Leadership of operational teams in a public-sector environment
IDEAL CANDIDATES BRING:
5+ years of senior leadership experience in port, maritime, logistics, or industrial real estate
Experience with landlord port authorities and third-party terminal operators
Proven success in business development, cargo growth, and tenant relations
Strong operational, financial, and regulatory expertise
Competitive compensation and public-sector benefits
The Illinois International Port District is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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