BHS Project Manager IV

AECOM•Austin, TX

2h•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced BHS Project Manager IV to support major aviation infrastructure programs across the western United States. The role may be based in Austin, Denver, or Seattle and serves as the owner's representative, providing technical leadership and project management oversight for planning, design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of baggage handling system (BHS) projects at commercial airports. The successful candidate will work with airport owners, airlines, BHS vendors, designers, contractors, and program management teams to deliver complex capital improvement projects from concept through construction and operational turnover. The position calls for knowledge of BHS design, airport operations, project delivery methodologies, and construction coordination in active airport environments. The Project Manager will lead coordination, monitor performance, resolve technical issues, and help ensure work meets client objectives, contract requirements, safety standards, and schedules.

Requirements

BA/BS and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Ability to travel as required to support project delivery.
Must be able to complete a TSA background investigation and obtain and maintain airport security badge access.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience managing or supporting aviation projects through design, construction, and commissioning.
Experience serving as an owner's representative on major airport capital improvement programs.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and client stakeholders.
Prior mechanical/electrical experience in the installation of baggage handling systems.
Experience delivering baggage handling system installation, modernization, commissioning, or testing projects at Category X commercial airports.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, and project management platforms such as Procore, Prolog, Aconex, or Newforma.
Experience with tote-based carrier type system installations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the client's representative through planning, design, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning of baggage handling system projects.
Manage day-to-day project activities and coordinate airport stakeholders, consultants, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and internal teams.
Monitor scope, schedule, budget, and technical performance; identify risks and implement solutions to maintain project objectives.
Lead project coordination meetings, prepare minutes, track action items, and ensure outstanding issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Review engineering submittals, RFIs, change requests, shop drawings, and technical documentation for compliance with project requirements.
Conduct field observations and site inspections to verify construction quality, specification compliance, and installation progress.
Coordinate functional testing, integrated system testing, commissioning, and project closeout documentation.
Support development and implementation of project execution plans, logistics strategies, and construction phasing in active airport environments.
Collaborate with Program Managers and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain project milestones.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports summarizing schedule status, risks, field activities, and overall project performance.
Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and responsive project leadership.