Aviation Senior Project Manager – Airfield Construction
Core
Lead delivery of complex airfield construction projects at commercial service airports, managing construction-phase execution in active environments.
Role type
Senior IC aviation construction project manager
Builds
Runways, taxiways, aprons, shoulders, airfield drainage, lighting, signage, and associated civil infrastructure
Domain
Transportation infrastructure / Aviation construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Airfield construction phasing, stakeholder coordination in live airport settings, scope/schedule/budget/risk management, contractor performance oversight, FAA compliance, safety management systems (SMS), project controls, team mentorship
Preferred skills
Commercial service airport program management, multi-stakeholder aviation project leadership, runway/taxiway/apron construction phasing, claim management, schedule recovery, CCM/PMP certification, large capital improvement programs
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Manage construction phasing and sequencing to support uninterrupted airport operations; Direct inspection, testing, and quality assurance activities; Mentor and oversee project staff including construction managers and inspectors; Proactively identify and resolve construction issues, change orders, and claims; Review and manage baseline schedules and look-ahead schedules; Serve as primary point of contact between firm, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC