Assistant Project Manager
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, the 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 is full time. It requires at least two years of experience and a two-year degree level of education. Travel of up to 75% throughout the year is required. The work takes place indoors and outdoors in an airport environment, including exposure to extreme outdoor temperature ranges.
Requirements
- At least two years of experience.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
- Strong regard for workplace safety.
- 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.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record within company standards.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Skills in project scheduling, budgeting and financial tracking, report writing and presentation development, data analysis and KPI measurement, communication and stakeholder engagement, problem-solving and adaptability, time management and prioritization, leadership support and conflict resolution, and attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
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.
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.
- Assist with 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
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
