Airside Construction Leader: Owner’s Rep for Runways

KDG Construction Consulting; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

KDG Construction Consulting seeks a Senior Construction Manager to oversee a multimillion-dollar airside development program as an owner’s representative in California. The role requires coordinating with airport operations, airlines, and inspectors while ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in aviation/public facility construction, with strong landside airport experience and proficiency in Primavera Contract Manager and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of aviation/public facility construction experience.
• 10+ years in landside airport-related construction/renovation preferred.
• Experience with airfield paving: runway, taxiway, apron, rehab.
• Construction inspection on aviation/heavy civil projects required.
• Projects of at least $50M total cost preferred.
• Strong written and spoken communication; knowledge of industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Directs owner-led construction program and sets milestones.
• Plans construction activities and budgets staffing to meet scope.
• Monitors contractor activity, progress, and safety compliance.
• Allocates manpower, materials, and equipment for efficiency and budgets.
• Oversees quality control and adherence to contract documents.
• Prepares progress reports for owner and clients.
• Interfaces with airport operations, airlines, inspectors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Aviation construction

Contractor management

Project scheduling

Pavement rehabilitation

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office

Primavera Contract Manager

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

Primavera Contract Manager

Job description

KDG Construction Consulting seeks a Senior Construction Manager to oversee a multimillion-dollar airside development program as an owner’s representative in California. The role requires coordinating with airport operations, airlines, and inspectors while ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in aviation/public facility construction, with strong landside airport experience and proficiency in Primavera Contract Manager and MS Office.