Airport PM II: IT/Construction Project Leader

Tucson International Airport; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) seeks a Project Manager II to oversee medium-to-high complexity IT and civil/construction projects at TUS, RYN, and within the PMO framework, ensuring alignment with governance, budgets, and schedules.

You will manage cross‑functional teams, vendor relationships, and compliance with FAA/ADOT grants, while preparing decision-ready reports for the executive team and supporting emergency response readiness using ICS/NIMS protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four‑year college/university in a relevant field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Project Manager delivering medium‑complexity projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, risks, and vendor relationships independently.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (PMBOK; Agile preferred for IT).

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for assigned projects to deliver scope, schedule, budget, and quality outcomes in compliance with PMO governance and standards.
• Manage project schedules, risks/issues, and change control; negotiate scope changes and contractor/consultant change orders within delegated authority.
• Own budget tracking, progress payment approvals, and financial reporting; ensure adherence to cost controls and timely approvals.
• Lead contractors, specialty consultants, and internal stakeholders to implement design changes and maintain quality standards.
• Conduct design and constructability reviews; lead inspections, develop punch lists, and accept projects for TAA.
• Prepare decision‑ready reports and recommendations for the Executive Team at key project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with TAA property use rules, air traffic and safety regulations, and FAA/ADOT grant requirements; coordinate with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with IT and Maintenance teams to plan for system upgrades and replacements tied to projects.
• Respond to staff and tenant inquiries; maintain accurate project records and provide timely status updates.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize IA/ICS protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after‑action emergency debriefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Planning and management of multiple

Budget and schedule management

Risk and issue identification

Cross-functional coordination

Communication with leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

PMP certification (preferred)

Job description

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) seeks a Project Manager II to oversee medium-to-high complexity IT and civil/construction projects at TUS, RYN, and within the PMO framework, ensuring alignment with governance, budgets, and schedules.

You will manage cross‑functional teams, vendor relationships, and compliance with FAA/ADOT grants, while preparing decision-ready reports for the executive team and supporting emergency response readiness using ICS/NIMS protocols.