Aviation Project Manager I: Lead High-Impact Projects

Leopardo Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Vision Program

401k + matching plan

PTO including Holidays and Volunteer

Identify theft protection

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Leopardo's aviation group seeks a Project Manager I to oversee small projects, coordinate preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, and field coordination on notable aviation facilities.

You will lead client, architect and subcontractor communications, manage RFI and submittal logs, and assist in developing cost estimates under the guidance of senior staff. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in construction/engineering, 3+ years as a Project Engineer, and willingness to travel to national jobsites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering/architecture or equivalent training/experience.
• 3+ years as Project Engineer; field experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of market/industry; includes some estimating experience.
• Proven record of success on singular small-sized projects.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints; scheduling software knowledge; financial comprehension.
• Viewpoint experience is a plus; ability to travel to national jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction efforts on negotiated projects; assist in budgets and estimates, solicit bids from subcontractors, and provide value design suggestions.
• Prepare detailed general conditions budgets and incorporate them into the project budget.
• Coordinate permit applications and submittal of updated permit documents.
• Negotiate, award, and write all subcontracts; ensure proper insurance coverage.
• Develop and maintain a detailed master schedule and identify critical path.
• Collaborate on cost estimates and engage Leopardo self-perform groups as needed.
• Manage shop drawing/submittal schedule and process for coordination.
• Oversee RFIs and change orders; maintain logs and review with the team.
• Coordinate meetings (pre-job, weekly, post-job, closeout) and distribute minutes.
• Ensure inspections, quality control, safety, and punchlist completion; obtain occupancy certificate.

Skills

Project management

Blueprint reading

Estimating

Scheduling software

Financial comprehension

Digital model navigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction/engineering/architecture

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

Leopardo's aviation group seeks a Project Manager I to oversee small projects, coordinate preconstruction, budgeting, scheduling, and field coordination on notable aviation facilities.

You will lead client, architect and subcontractor communications, manage RFI and submittal logs, and assist in developing cost estimates under the guidance of senior staff. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in construction/engineering, 3+ years as a Project Engineer, and willingness to travel to national jobsites.