Project Manager-Aviation/Airport
About The Position
The Project Manager will manage aviation and airport projects in Nashville, Tennessee, with a focus on landside or facility-related projects rather than airfield work. The position emphasizes planning, design, procurement, and project delivery, rather than construction supervision. The ideal candidate has experience serving as an Owner’s Representative and brings knowledge of airport operations and aviation facility construction. The role involves developing project scopes and planning, engineering, and construction documents; managing procurement and contracts; overseeing design and construction; coordinating reviews and project stakeholders; monitoring schedules and progress; and maintaining project reports and records through closeout. The Project Manager works with clients, consultants, contractors, airport departments, property owners, state officials, and other professionals to deliver projects in compliance with applicable standards, codes, guidelines, and OSHA regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 5–10 years of relevant project management experience.
- Experience providing high-level program or project management for airport and airfield projects.
- Knowledge of airport operations and aviation facility construction.
- Experience serving as an Owner’s Representative.
- Experience managing landside or facility-related projects (non-airfield).
- Project management experience emphasizing planning, design, procurement, and project delivery rather than construction supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop project scopes, planning and concept documents, engineering documents, and construction documents.
- Develop procurement documents as required by the project.
- Manage contract development and participate in procurement selection.
- Negotiate engineering, architectural, and construction contracts and change orders as necessary.
- Lead architectural, engineering, and construction activities for the development of plans and construction.
- Oversee architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil reviews of submittals.
- Perform constructability reviews of plans and specifications at required design stages.
- Coordinate with departments to ensure compliance with standards, codes, and guidelines.
- Oversee design and construction activities.
- Administer and attend meetings, and review submittals and shop drawings for work being performed.
- Maintain and update project reporting and databases throughout tenant projects and project closeout.
- Review construction schedules for completeness and progress.
- Work with supervisory personnel, contractors, design consultants, and other professionals to resolve issues related to work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
- Coordinate construction activities among property owners, state officials, departments, contractors, and the design team so projects are planned logically and time is budgeted to meet deadlines.
- Identify environmental hazards and address them in accordance with OSHA regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
