Airport Project Manager

Lamar Advertising Company•Baton Rouge, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Lamar office in Salt Lake City, Utah is looking for a new Airport Project Manager to help bring innovative advertising campaigns to life in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding areas. The Airport Project Manager will oversee a multi-location, multi-customer role out of varying equipment up to large format LED displays. This person will autonomously manage both external and internal resources. The successful candidate will report to the Airport and Transit Area Field Manager and will present updates as needed to the Leadership team. This role involves both short and long-term planning that ensures multiple projects are managed across the country without interruptions of Airport property operations.

Requirements

Proven track record of successful projects
Significant experience with commercial buildouts and renovation projects
Able to pass all required airport security clearances including vehicle operation in secured areas
Effective Time Management, Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills, Writing Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Planning, Conflict Resolution, Industry Knowledge, Machinery Knowledge, Computation Skills, Leadership Skills, Proficient with MS Word & Excel, Google mail.
Must be able to pass a TSA background check for required airport badging
Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision
Ability to read and understand construction plans
General knowledge of electrical procedures and techniques
Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Google Mail
Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities
Skill in supervising including organizing objectives, delegating responsibilities, and training
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary as well as collaboration with all levels of the company and Airport personnel.
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 10 years’ experience in the construction management field
A valid driver's license
Prior experience working in an airport or government agency environment
10+ years in the airport advertising concession industry
Experience managing projects in airports of varying size
Experience in developing equipment plans for airport RFPs

Nice To Haves

Prefer proven track record of the ability to work with all levels of Airport personnel
College degree/trade certification preferred

Responsibilities

Assess project and identify specifications, cost estimates, and timelines
Research approval processes and permitting processes for each project
Prepare proposals and estimates
Coordinate equipment purchasing, shipping and installation
Responsible for start to finish project oversight, ensuring quality work is completed on time
Source and vet subcontractors to provide necessary services
Ensure subcontractors source necessary materials ensuring quality and price point are as promised
Ensure subcontractors provide all necessary equipment so project remains on schedule
Ensure subcontractors acquire all necessary insurance, permits and security clearances
Ensure that all inspections are scheduled and conducted in a timely fashion
Work to maintain project budget
Ability to read and understand construction plans
Track invoice payment & management
Provide consistent, regular project updates
Commissioning - conducting or contraction expertise to commission the final product (hardware and software verification)
Contribute to RFP process by researching and advising on Airport capital expenditure needs
Administer ACDBE research and ensure good faith effort and RFP compliance, as needed
Map out, summarize and quantify existing Airport equipment programs
Create equipment plan under the direction of General Manager
Oversee equipment installation in the field, when appropriate
Address equipment and service issues in the field, coordinate with subcontractors, airports and local staff to replace failing equipment and troubleshoot reoccurring issues
Set up subcontractors/vendors/employees, facilitate bonds and/or badging
Responsible for scheduling and supervising all crews
Adhere to all safety regulations and enforce Lamar safety policies