Assistant Project Manager (2047)
About The Position
The Assistant Project Manager supports aviation infrastructure and capital improvement projects, including fuel farm construction and upgrades, new FBO and hangar development, facility renovations, roofing, hangar doors, HVAC and mechanical systems, pavement and ramp improvements, and other airport and private aviation infrastructure projects. Working with Avflight Project Managers, local teams, contractors, vendors, airport representatives, and other stakeholders, this role helps coordinate projects from planning and procurement through construction, completion, and closeout. The position is based at Avflight Corporation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and requires travel up to 75% of the time throughout the year. The work takes place in indoor and outdoor airport environments, including exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Personable, organized, self-motivated, and strong work ethic.
- Ability to multitask.
- Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time throughout the year.
- Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record within company standards.
- Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
- Healthy regard for the importance of workplace safety.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year college degree in Aviation or a related field, and/or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in airport infrastructure, construction, facilities, engineering, or aviation.
- Project scheduling skills.
- Budgeting and financial tracking skills.
- Report writing and presentation development skills.
- Data analysis and KPI measurement skills.
- Communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Problem-solving and adaptability.
- Time management and prioritization skills.
- Leadership support and conflict resolution skills.
- Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with established Avflight Standards.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, task lists, and timelines.
- Assist with project budgeting, expense tracking, and cost analysis.
- Prepare scope documents, change orders, and progress reports for review.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage resources and deliverables.
- Monitor project milestones, identify risks, and help develop mitigation plans.
- Manage contracts, certificates of insurance, lien waivers, and vendor invoices.
- Organize and document project meetings, decisions, and action items.
- Support quality assurance by checking deliverables against requirements.
- Aid in environmental fieldwork.
- Provide on-site support as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
