Aviation Project Manager/Construction Manager
About The Position
WSP is seeking an Aviation Project Manager/Construction Manager for their Brentwood, TN Location. This role involves managing the Airport Improvement Request (AIR) Program, facilitating tenant modifications and improvements within airport facilities. The position requires maintaining and updating AIR manuals, design standards, and construction guidelines, as well as overseeing multidisciplinary design reviews and constructability reviews. The Project Manager will coordinate with internal departments and stakeholders, oversee tenant-led design and construction activities, and administer construction activities. Maintaining accurate project records, reviewing tenant construction schedules, and allocating resources are also key responsibilities. The role involves collaborating with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve issues, coordinating project execution with property owners and regulatory agencies, and identifying environmental and safety risks. Additional duties and special projects may be assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree)
- 7–10+ years of experience in construction management, design review, or program/project management—preferably in aviation or complex infrastructure environments
- Demonstrated experience managing design and construction activities, including plan review, submittals, and project coordination
- Strong knowledge of building codes, construction standards, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across architectural and engineering disciplines
- Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and construction schedules
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate across diverse teams
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations and safety best practices
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on airport or aviation infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of tenant improvement programs or similar approval processes
- Professional licensure or certifications (PMP, PE, RA, CCM, or similar)
- Experience with project management and document control systems
Responsibilities
- Manage the Airport Improvement Request (AIR) Program, facilitating tenant modifications and improvements within airport facilities
- Maintain and update AIR manuals, design standards, and construction guidelines
- Oversee multidisciplinary design reviews (architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil) for all tenant submittals
- Perform constructability reviews of plans and specifications at required design milestones
- Coordinate with internal departments and stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and airport requirements
- Oversee tenant-led design and construction activities from initiation through closeout
- Administer construction activities, including attending meetings, reviewing submittals, and evaluating shop drawings
- Maintain accurate project records, reports, and database tracking throughout project lifecycle and closeout
- Review tenant construction schedules to ensure completeness and adherence to timelines
- Allocate and manage construction coordination and design review resources across projects
- Collaborate with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve technical issues, complaints, and construction challenges
- Coordinate project execution with property owners, regulatory agencies, and project teams to ensure efficient sequencing and timely delivery
- Identify environmental and safety risks and ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable safety standards
- Support additional duties and special projects as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
