Aviation Project Manager I: Lead Small Projects to Success

Leopardo Companies; 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

Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Group accident insurance

Job summary

Leopardo Construction in Dallas seeks a Project Manager I to oversee small-sized aviation projects, handling administration, budgeting, scheduling, and client/A/E relations. You will coordinate general conditions, subcontracts, and supplier bids while supporting preconstruction efforts and risk mitigation.

The role requires a degree in construction/engineering/architecture, 3+ years as a Project Engineer, and ability to travel nationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering or architecture related fields.
• 3+ years experience as a Project Engineer; field experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of market/industry a plus; includes some estimating experience.
• Proven record of success on singular small-sized projects.
• Competency in basic construction technologies such as scheduling software, financial comprehension, digital model navigation; reading blueprints is a must.
• Understand project management and accounting software; Viewpoint is a plus.
• Ability to travel to national jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Support preconstruction efforts on negotiated projects; assist in budgets and estimates; collaborate with estimating to solicit bids and review bids.
• Prepare detailed general conditions budgets; assist in incorporating general conditions into the project budget.
• Coordinate preparation of permit applications and submittal of updated documents.
• Negotiate, award and write subcontracts; verify master agreements and insure proper insurance before work begins.
• Develop, monitor and maintain a detailed master schedule and identify critical path.
• Prepare cost estimates and coordinate with Leopardo self-perform groups.
• Manage shop drawing/submittal schedule and RFIs; maintain logs and ensure coordination.
• Coordinate meetings and distribute minutes; support project team in communications.
• Oversee subcontractor/vendor coordination, inspections, punchlist and certificates of occupancy.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Scheduling software

Financial comprehension

Digital model navigation

Travel to national jobsites

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering/architecture

3+ years experience as Project Engineer

Viewpoint software knowledge

Tools

Viewpoint

Job description

Leopardo Construction in Dallas seeks a Project Manager I to oversee small-sized aviation projects, handling administration, budgeting, scheduling, and client/A/E relations. You will coordinate general conditions, subcontracts, and supplier bids while supporting preconstruction efforts and risk mitigation.

The role requires a degree in construction/engineering/architecture, 3+ years as a Project Engineer, and ability to travel nationally.