Senior Construction Manager - Aviation

STV•Orlando, FL

1d•$153,484 - $175,410•Onsite

About The Position

STV is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to join its PM/CM team and work onsite with an aviation client in Orlando, Florida. The role serves as the primary liaison and airport/owner representative responsible for directing and managing projects, including scope, procurement, design coordination, permitting, and construction delivery. The manager oversees project staff and delivery activities to support completion on schedule and within or below budget, consistent with contractual obligations and owner objectives. The position requires coordination with airport management, the owner’s staff, designers, contractors, and project team members. It includes overseeing design management and design reviews across project phases, addressing technical and constructability issues, monitoring permitting, and removing obstacles to efficient construction. The manager is also responsible for maintaining project scope documentation and ensuring work and inspections reflect the latest approved plans, specifications, submittals, changes, and RFIs. The role requires 15 or more years of experience, preferably on airport projects, and experience with projects valued at more than $50 million. A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is preferred. Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, or other relevant professional licenses or certifications. The listed compensation range is $153,483.98–$175,410.26.

Requirements

15 or more years of experience.
Experience with projects valued at more than $50 million.
Experience with project delivery methods including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR, and Design/Build.
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Airport project experience is preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.
Optional relevant certifications or licenses may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, or AICP.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison and airport/owner representative, directing and managing the project.
Develop and manage project scope to meet or exceed project goals and objectives.
Develop RFPs and oversee the procurement process for designers and contractors.
Direct and manage assigned projects to support on-schedule completion within or below budget and in accordance with contractual obligations.
Plan program goals and methods, and develop in-depth knowledge of owner objectives, contract terms, and airport policies.
Plan, direct, supervise, and control technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project.
Work with team members and airport management to develop project budgets, schedules, and plans.
Oversee owner staff responsible for full project delivery, including stakeholder interfaces.
Identify and study options for complex design, operational, or constructability issues.
Conduct field surveys and investigations to capture accurate field conditions for strategic design and construction decisions.
Maintain documentation of approved project scope, including agreements, authorizations, reports, drawings, specifications, scope narratives, and coordinated CAD representations for key disciplines.
Oversee the Design Manager’s management of the design process during design and construction, including resolving technical design issues; issuing design non-compliances and field non-conformances; processing RFIs; coordinating shop drawing reviews, material approvals, mock-up approvals, and factory and site acceptance tests; interpreting reports, drawings, and specifications; participating in testing and commissioning; and managing punch lists.
Oversee the Design Manager’s Design Review Team process through all design phases, including significant design changes during construction.
Monitor and lead permitting efforts required of the design team and contractor.
Oversee construction and remove or mitigate obstacles that create inefficiencies.
Become thoroughly familiar with contractual obligations and technical aspects of facilities to be erected.
Ensure work is performed and inspected using the latest plans and specifications, including approved changes, submittals, and RFIs.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
Disability insurance
Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) plan
Retirement counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Back-up dependent care
Parental leave
Continuing Education Program
Professional licensure and society memberships