Chief Operating Officer (Chicago, IL)

TheIllinois International Port District (IIPD)is seeking an experienced Chief Operating Officerto help lead one of the Midwest's most strategic multimodal port and logistics systems. Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. ABOUT THE POSITIONReporting 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 AREASPort 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 environmentIDEAL 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 xmcpwfu 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.