Airport Ground Support Project Manager

thyssenkrupp Elevator; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TK Airport Solutions, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Project Manager to lead the direction, coordination and completion of complex airport ground support projects. You will drive planning, scheduling, design coordination, installation and documentation to ensure on-time, in-budget results.

The role requires strong communication with clients and internal teams, risk management, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques.
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project or other scheduling software.
• Demonstrated experience and success in management of projects, processes and high-level customer service.
• Experience with collaborating with multiple departments; manufacturing, field installation engineering, and sales.
• Knowledge/experience of heavy industry field and fluent in reading and interpreting drawings plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are a must. Bi‑lingual skills in English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of a contract from sales turnover through all subsequent processes to ensure a timely and in-budget completion.
• Responsible for the management of walkways and passenger boarding bridge projects, including but not limited to planning, scheduling, design coordination, installation, and documentation.
• Accountable for managing multiple projects concurrently for on-time delivery, within scope and within budget.
• Timely response to customer communication, coordinate schedules and installation with customers.
• Forecast project billing and submit payment applications. AIA formatted schedule of values knowledge a plus.
• Coordinate and track timely submittal approval process.
• Responsible for site visits and organizing meetings with customers.
• Accountable for establishing and maintaining a strong customer relation with clients, while focusing on Company’s expected level of profitability from Contract.
• Responsible for coordinating the installation of our PBB equipment and other ground support equipment as dictated in a contract.
• Work with Field Operations to provide directions to subcontractors and our own field personnel.
• Responsible for the assessment of vendor quotes and the initiation of purchase orders requisitions for auxiliary equipment, shipping and installation subcontracts.
• Responsible for assuring projects are implemented and completed in a time efficient and cost-effective manner through contracting with sub-contractors, coordinating activities with airport and airline management, oversee safety regulations, maintaining control of project cost, preparing accounting reports and presenting reports to all levels of Company management.
• Assure timely completion of necessary documentation for job costing, schedule requirements, parts and supply requirements.
• Interface with TKAS management, multiple departments, client’s representatives, major contractors, subcontractors, vendors, etc. in a professional manner, whereby reflecting a positive image of TK Airport Solutions, Inc.
• Coordinate the troubleshooting and correction of problems that develop throughout the normal process of completing the project and turning it over to After Sales
• As engineering changes develop, assist in implementation of changes and modifications and pursue associated costs if changes are driven by others.
• Responsible for negotiating and issuing Change Orders and obtaining proper approval and signatures from Client and TK Airport Solutions, Inc.
• Accountable for cost containment of the contract; tracking of cost and issuing financial reports to TKAS management.
• Participate in Company Safety Program through safety meetings, audits, following good safe work practices and maintaining a safety and clean work environment.
• Commitment to quality by meeting and exceeding our customer expectations and continuously improving our quality management system and their processes to create value for customers, employees and shareholders.

Skills

Project management principles

MS Project

Project management experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Heavy industry drawings

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field

PMP certification

Job description

TK Airport Solutions, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Project Manager to lead the direction, coordination and completion of complex airport ground support projects. You will drive planning, scheduling, design coordination, installation and documentation to ensure on-time, in-budget results.

The role requires strong communication with clients and internal teams, risk management, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and safety standards.