Aviation Project Manager — Extensive Travel

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Traveling Project Manager- Aviation to lead moderately complex construction projects and support the National Aviation Vertical. The role requires 75% travel across the United States, with responsibilities spanning preconstruction, procurement, submittals, and schedule management.

You will oversee safety, subcontractor coordination, change management, and project closeout, while partnering with owners, designers, and vendors to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• 7+ years construction management experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads safety culture and mentors staff.
• Manages prestart checklist and submittal processes.
• Supports preconstruction activities: quantity takeoff, scope review, bid packages, scheduling, and bid ads.
• Leads buyout scheduling, pricing validation and subcontract issuance.
• Coordinates submittals with architects/engineers and reviews drawings.
• Interfaces with stakeholders including contractors, owner, design team, and vendors.
• Prepares, submits and obtains owner/architect approvals for changes.
• Leads project meetings and monthly reviews; manages pay applications.
• Develops and updates project schedules; tracks resources and materials.

Skills

Safety culture

Decision making

Communication

Presentations

MS Office

Project management

Accounting software

Construction technology

Scheduling software

Lean methods

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office (Intermediate)

Project management software

Accounting software

Construction technology

Scheduling software

Job description

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Traveling Project Manager- Aviation to lead moderately complex construction projects and support the National Aviation Vertical. The role requires 75% travel across the United States, with responsibilities spanning preconstruction, procurement, submittals, and schedule management.

You will oversee safety, subcontractor coordination, change management, and project closeout, while partnering with owners, designers, and vendors to ensure project success.