Aviation Project Manager / Construction Manager
About The Position
GFT is seeking an Aviation Project Manager / Construction Manager to join their Construction Services Practice in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This role requires regular attendance at the Fort Lauderdale office. GFT's Construction Services Team provides comprehensive construction and program management services, focusing on excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. They oversee every construction phase to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Construction Manager with experience in Aviation and with FDOT, who thrives in a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required
- 10+ years of experience
- PE in Florida is Required
- Experience with Utility relocations
- Roadway design Experience
- Permitting experience with local agencies required
- Schedule analysis, proficient with MS Project / Primavera.
- Ability to perform/ review cost estimates
- Must have Aviation and FDOT Experience
Responsibilities
- Conduct day-to-day inspections activities in the field, coordinate work with Engineer of Record and client.
- Perform daily inspection reports, verify that materials are in compliance with plans and specs.
- Be familiar with FAA regulations, and be able to obtain security badges with the Airport Departments.
- Process monthly certifications for the contractor and provide a letter of recommendation to the owner for payment.
- Maintain a document control database, including daily reports, pictures, shop drawings, Request for Information (RFI) and other pertinent construction contract information.
- Track environmental and build permits as required by contract.
- Demonstrate previous experience with managing aviation projects, in the airfield, landside and terminals.
- Work hand-in-hand with the Aviation PM (client) to achieve the project completion within time / money goals.
- Review construction baseline schedules, provide comments until the project schedule is accepted by the Client.
- Review schedule monthly updates and monitor deviations.
- Evaluate recovery schedules when required.
- Provide constructability comments on plans before they go to bid.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
