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Senior Project Manager (Aviation)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEssential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, direction, and management of airport facility project teams to ensure completion on schedule and within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations

  • Develop and manage scopes of work to meet project goals and objectives

  • Plan and define program goals; devise and implement methods to accomplish them

  • Participate in public meetings and negotiations with regulatory agencies

  • Deliver updates and reports to executive management

  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive Project Management Plan; ensure deliverables align with scope and program requirements

  • Oversee technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of assigned projects

  • Manage field responsibilities, including labor relations, procurement, and contractor/consultant payments

  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure alignment with budgets, schedules, and project plans

  • Identify risks and implement corrective actions for cost overruns or delays

  • Maintain and document timely change orders

  • Monitor progress of project activities and report key milestones, risks, and schedule/cost variances

  • Conduct regular status meetings and develop actionable next steps

  • Perform additional duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience in design and construction management/administration of large-scale commercial construction projects, including police and airport facilities

  • Strong understanding of construction estimating, project controls, scheduling, cost management, and engineering/construction practices

  • Skilled in interpreting contracts, documents, drawings, and specifications

  • Experience working with architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, document management systems, and Adobe Acrobat Professional

  • Demonstrated leadership and management capabilities

  • Expertise in coordinating civil, mechanical, electrical, low-voltage, and plumbing systems

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; deep understanding of industry regulations

  • 15+ years of experience on facility projects over $80 million ()

  • Familiarity with Design/Build (DB) and other alternative project delivery methods ()

  • Professional certification or licensure (e.g., PMP, CCM, PE) is

  • Flexibility to work various shifts as needed

Senior Project Manager (Aviation)

Santa Ana, CA
Full time

Published on 07/21/2025

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