Aviation Project Manager (Travel 75%)

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Traveling Project Manager - Aviation to lead complex projects nationwide. You will drive safety culture, coordinate preconstruction activities, manage subcontracts and change orders, and deliver on-time, on-budget performance across multiple aviation facilities.

The role requires 75% travel, strong leadership, and expertise in construction management, with a path to Senior Project Manager within a collaborative, values-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years construction management experience.
• Strong leadership, cost control and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure injury-free project site.
• Manage prestart checklist and bid packages.
• Coordinate with preconstruction team on quantity takeoff and scope.
• Develop and manage project schedule and budgets.
• Lead subcontractor pricing, change management and buyout.
• Oversee submittals, shop drawings and approvals.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including owners, design teams and vendors.
• Prepare regular project status reports and closeout processes.

Skills

Safety culture

Project leadership

Preconstruction coordination

Scheduling

Budget & cost control

Risk management

Communication

Lean construction

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management/engineering

Equivalent relevant experience considered

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Accounting software

Scheduling software

Construction technology

Job description

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Traveling Project Manager - Aviation to lead complex projects nationwide. You will drive safety culture, coordinate preconstruction activities, manage subcontracts and change orders, and deliver on-time, on-budget performance across multiple aviation facilities.

The role requires 75% travel, strong leadership, and expertise in construction management, with a path to Senior Project Manager within a collaborative, values-driven organization.