Airports Project Manager - Aviation Construction Lead

Garver Engineering; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for Airlines in Frisco, Texas. You will lead aviation projects, coordinate owner’s rep activities, manage design and construction, and ensure schedules, budgets, and quality meet client goals.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in airport construction, airline operations experience, and PMP/AAAE credentials. Travel may be required; MS Office and Power BI proficiency are expected. This is a senior, multi-client role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Architecture, Construction, Engineering or related field required.
• 8+ years of experience in complex airport construction projects or airport real estate.
• Airport operations and/or airline operations experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Power BI, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to travel with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction administration oversight for multiple clients.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to align scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage contracts, change orders, purchase orders and invoices for the Owner.
• Conduct site walkthroughs and communicate relevant information.
• Oversee contractor progress and weekly progress reporting.
• Oversee project document control processes.
• Coordinate schedules and budgets integration for projects.
• Monitor progress, provide financial control, and ensure quality.
• Identify alternative solutions to meet project goals.
• Oversee pre-qualification and bid evaluation for vendors and contractors.
• Prepare memos, reports, and client deliverables.
• Support logistics tracking and construction phasing reporting.

Skills

Airport operations experience

Owner's Rep / construction oversight

Stakeholder meetings

Document control

Budget and schedule integration

Contract / change orders management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Architecture, Construction, or Engineering

PMP Certification

AAAE Certification (ACE, CM, AAE)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Power BI, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Garver is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for Airlines in Frisco, Texas. You will lead aviation projects, coordinate owner’s rep activities, manage design and construction, and ensure schedules, budgets, and quality meet client goals.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in airport construction, airline operations experience, and PMP/AAAE credentials. Travel may be required; MS Office and Power BI proficiency are expected. This is a senior, multi-client role with growth opportunities.