Baggage System Field Lead — Construction

PMA Consultants; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

PMA Consultants seeks an experienced Field Construction Manager to oversee field execution of baggage handling system stabilization and improvement work at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The role requires coordinating contractors, safety, quality, and schedule around live operations and shutdowns.

Final placement will reflect the candidate’s experience and alignment with business needs. This is a senior-level opportunity with potential for multiple levels within a single posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of construction management or field engineering experience on technically complex projects.
• Experience independently managing field activities, contractors, and shutdowns within an active airport or similarly complex operational environment.
• Experience with baggage handling systems, conveyance, controls, electrical systems, and automated material-handling systems.
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation, QA/QC, field change management, schedule coordination, testing/commissioning, and closeout.
• Direct baggage handling system construction, stabilization, or modernization experience preferred.
• Prior SFO or airline project experience preferred.
• Experience with baggage controls, system integration, and operational acceptance preferred.
• California PE license, CCM, PMP, or other relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day field leadership for baggage handling system stabilization and improvement activities, coordinating contractors, specialty vendors, project teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Plan and monitor field execution around live baggage operations, restricted access, approved shutdown windows, contractor look-ahead schedules, and recovery needs.
• Monitor compliance with project safety, security, quality, inspection, testing, and documentation requirements.
• Manage field issues and documentation, including RFIs, submittals, deficiencies, design clarifications, unforeseen conditions, and proposed changes.
• Coordinate mechanical equipment, controls, electrical, and other system interfaces affecting baggage-system performance.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and operational acceptance activities.
• Drive punch-list resolution and coordinate record documents, training requirements, turnover materials, and closeout.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field leadership

Shutdown planning

Contractor coordination

Safety & QA/QC

Baggage handling systems

Operational environment experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline

Job description

PMA Consultants seeks an experienced Field Construction Manager to oversee field execution of baggage handling system stabilization and improvement work at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The role requires coordinating contractors, safety, quality, and schedule around live operations and shutdowns.

Final placement will reflect the candidate’s experience and alignment with business needs. This is a senior-level opportunity with potential for multiple levels within a single posting.