Project Manager I - CRE - Planning and Development

United Airlines•Chicago, IL

10d•$81,795 - $106,602

About The Position

Get your hard hat ready. We’re not just renovating the travel experience – we’re renovating our physical spaces too. And our Corporate Real Estate team is on the front lines of procuring, designing and developing spaces at all our hubs, stations and city locations across the world. From airport affairs and business services to planning and development, this team is responsible for all our leases and major construction and renovation projects, system wide. Job overview and responsibilities The Project Manager will manage facility and infrastructure related to construction projects and/or related tasks through the Project Management Lifecycle. The process consists of envision, design, build and activate (EDBA) in accordance with corporate policies and standards, and governing regulations and requirements. Must manage portfolio of projects with a value of $1-2M that consists of individual projects (10+) that are typically less than $500,000. Manages tasks within larger projects and programs under the supervision of a Senior Project Manager or Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of relevant work experience
1-5 years in planning, design, construction
Working knowledge of design and construction management process and vernacular
Knowledge of Project Management principles and practices
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Planning Design, Construction Management or MBA
PMP, LEED, Black Belt, PE, RA, CM
3-5 years planning, design (engineering or architectural) or construction
3-5 years working within an aviation operational environment
Experience managing projects of various complexity
Solid knowledge of design and construction management process and vernacular
Understanding of best practices of Project Management
Experience managing projects of various complexity

Responsibilities

Coordinate with stakeholders to define scope of projects that balance cost with operational needs
Assists in the planning of airport and commercial property facility and infrastructure construction projects
Manages the execution of airport and commercial property facility and infrastructure construction projects
Develop design and construction project cost estimates to ensure compliance with all policies, procedures, standards and related corporate and governmental guidelines and metrics
Responsible for governance of the PMLC (UA and CRE), artifacts, and guidelines
Responsible for the utilization of any PMLC process and standards
Execute approved projects, manage project risks and develop mitigation plans as needed
Assist CRE Leadership in the development of project strategy and approach during the Envision stage and identify multiple alternatives to achieve Project Objectives
Responsible for the use of Project Database, PM Artifacts, workflows, forms, Project Management Guidelines etc. by self (and team)
Utilize project management principles to define, track and communicate project scope, schedule and budget
Accountable for the compliance of budget, schedule and scope metrics of the projects
Responsible for the use of Project Database, PM Artifacts, workflows, forms, Project Management Guidelines etc. by self (and team)
Uses CRE Project tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Project, Oracle and others as defined by need
Exhibit and influence Continuous Improvement methodologies that lead to innovative operational facility solutions
Responsible and accountable for transparent, accurate, consistent project reporting (weekly, monthly and quarterly) of portfolio of projects