Deputy Project Manager – Aviation Capital Programs (Cost & Financial Focus)
About The Position
Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Provides financial and cost controls for large-scale capital improvement programs on behalf of corporate and aviation clients. Ensures client capital investments comply with contract requirements, airport tenant improvement guidelines, lease obligations, and industry-standard accounting and cost-control practices. Works closely with Program Managers, on-site Construction Managers, and client representatives across multiple projects and programs nationwide to provide transparency, accuracy, and accountability in program financial performance.
Requirements
- 10 years of direct experience with project controls, financial controls, accounting, and/or construction cost management required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
- High attention to detail and accuracy required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting construction / engineering projects preferred.
- Experience with financial tracking and reporting preferred.
- Experience supporting large, multi-project or program-level initiatives preferred.
- Experience maintaining a program ledger of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Knowledge of pay application review, contract compliance, and cost control best practices preferred.
- Knowledge of Davis Bacon wage review preferred.
- Knowledge of Certified Payroll requirements preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain overall program budgets, including: Architectural/Engineering (A/E), Consultants, Contractors, Owner-furnished items and third-party items, Allowances, contractor contingencies, and owner contingencies
- Verify and reconcile project costs against client systems (e.g., Southwest E Builder).
- Develop and maintain monthly program-level cash flow models, incorporating updates from: A/E teams, Consultants, Contractors, Owner-furnished items
- Review pay applications for A/E teams, consultants, and general contractors, including: Compliance with contract terms, FGMP, addenda, RFIs, and executed change orders, Documentation of decisions, adjustments, and clarifications, Tracking contractor buy-out, Identification of miscalculations, unallowable charges, and duplicate costs, Review of general conditions and general works (labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and mark-ups)
- Ensure compliance with City and County of Denver requirements and other applicable jurisdictional requirements, including: Verification of prevailing wage compliance, Verification of M/WBE participation and goal compliance
- Review subcontractor pay applications (primarily lump-sum contracts).
- Coordinate with on-site owner representatives to verify construction progress and identify quality or deficiency items requiring pay adjustments.
- Coordinate with Program Managers and clients regarding change orders and cost impacts.
- Track owner-furnished items, including procurement costs and purchase order routing.
- Support change order management by: Documenting potential cost items, Tracking negotiated and final costs, Incorporating approved changes into the overall program budget, Monitoring use of allowances and contingency funds
Benefits
- Certified Great Place to Work®
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
