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Project Manager - Baggage Handling Systems (BHS)

STV · Chicago, IL · $164,279–$187,748 a year · Full time

Posted Jul 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a baggage handling system project you managed. What was your role from design through commissioning?

What they are checking: Whether they have real BHS project experience, which is the core requirement here.

Tell me about a time you had to deliver bad news to airport leadership.

What they are checking: Whether they communicate problems early and honestly as the primary point of contact.

This role may involve weekly travel to hubs like DFW, ATL or ORD. How do you stay effective across sites?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the travel and still manage projects closely.

What would you do

The design team and the installer disagree on how a conveyor transition should be built. How do you resolve it?

What they are checking: Whether they can settle design and construction disputes using the contract documents and keep work moving.

How do you phase BHS work in an active terminal so airline operations are not disrupted?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that live airports leave little room for downtime and need careful cutover planning.

An airline stakeholder pushes for a change late in construction. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage scope change with stakeholders while protecting schedule and budget.

About the work

How do you work with TSA Regional Deployment Coordinators on a checked baggage inspection system project?

What they are checking: Whether they understand TSA's role and requirements in BHS and screening equipment projects.

What do you look for when you review a design team's response to an RFI or submittal?

What they are checking: Whether they check responses against contract documents rather than rubber-stamping them.

What do you watch for during BHS commissioning and testing?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to confirm throughput, tracking and screening integration before acceptance.

How do you run project meetings and document them so decisions do not get lost?

What they are checking: Whether they keep reliable meeting records that hold up when disputes arise later.

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The full job description

As published by STV.

STV is seeking an experienced Project Managers with expertise in Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) to join our national aviation team. These positions may assist aviation clients throughout the country who are in need of our assistance with aviation projects. The roles will involve managing the planning, coordination, and implementation of BHS projects while keeping stakeholders informed with regular updates. Must be within a reasonable commute (or be open to travel weekly - depending on project need) to a major airline hub that could include DFW, IAH, ATL, EWR, ORD, LGA, SAT, PHX, LAX, IAD, etc. Responsibilities include: The Project Managers will oversee the day-to-day activities of one or more projects, including but not limited to: • Serving as the primary point of contact for airport leadership • Collaborating with TSA Regional Deployment Coordinators and associated contract personnel • Leading and managing construction and implementation teams • Resolving issues between the design team and construction/implementation teams • Organizing and documenting project meetings • Lead stakeholder and operational engagement; coordination, proactive communication, conflict resolution, reporting… • Reviewing design team responses to RFIs and submittals for compliance with contract documents • Attending commissioning and testing of BHS systems to ensure adherence to contract requirements, TSA standards, and other guidelines • Developing and monitoring project schedules and deliverables • Reviewing and processing changes through the Change Management process • Coordination of all BHS elements with all other program elements; design, schedule, cost, procurement, changes, reporting, installation, ORAT, commissioning, training, close-out… Qualifications: • Minimum of 5 years of experience with Aviation baggage handling system project management/implementation • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience • Strong business acumen in project planning and management • Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, including proficiency in creating client presentations • Strong interpersonal skills • Thorough understanding of TSA’s Planning Guidelines and Design Standards The ideal candidate will take full ownership of assigned projects and work with minimal supervision. While some remote work may be permitted, this role requires a full-time on-site presence. STV fosters a supportive work environment and values a collaborative approach to project success. #LI-AW1 #LI-ONSITE Compensation Range: $164,279.49 - $187,747.98 STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

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