Construction Project Manager - Aviation (Northeast Region)

Burns & McDonnell; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Morristown, NJ seeks an experienced Aviation Construction Project Manager to support EPC projects in the Northeast, overseeing safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and client relations from pre-construction through project completion.

The role requires on-site work, travel as needed, and a track record in aviation construction; responsibilities include planning, risk reviews, contract administration, and coordination with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, construction management, engineering, or related field; 7 years PM experience in construction; degree may be substituted.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and PM software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills.
• Multi-tasking ability in a fast-paced environment; aviation PM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety programs and manage Safety & Health performance for project team and subcontractors.
• Oversee day-to-day construction activities and ensure successful execution of one or multiple projects.
• Provide direction in planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and project objectives.
• Develop and manage client relationships; interface for proposals and project items.
• Participate in risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required.
• Negotiate prime contracts, CM/subcontracts, and change orders.
• Implement sections of the Project Execution Plan including QA, safety, subcontracting, staffing, and procurement plans.
• Develop staffing plans and coordinate activities across multiple disciplines and practices.
• Oversee site layout, mobilization, demobilization, and permits.
• Direct downstream RFP/bid processes and draft scope for subcontracts and client contracts.
• Review reports on budgeting, cash flow, and project status; present to management.
• Collaborate with engineering to distribute engineering deliverables per schedule.
• Develop processes for contract administration: ICR, RFIs, submittals, changes, closeout, and claims.
• Oversee invoicing process for prime/subcontracts and client contracts.
• Coordinate commissioning and startup with client, suppliers, and company teams.
• Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation.
• Ensure insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding compliance.
• Support cost reporting, WBS, setup/closeout, and field progress tracking.
• Develop material receipt and inventory management processes.
• Review contracts with field staff for compliance and safety.
• Direct turnover, warranty, closeout, and retention processes.
• Engage government/industry/public entities on project matters.
• Provide mentorship and performance feedback to team members.
• Manage community/building trades relationships and labor agreements.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Client relations

Scheduling

Cost control

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Description

Experienced construction project management professional to support the development and execution of airport infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast. The Aviation Construction Project Manager supports the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager to oversee day-to-day operations from pre-construction through project completion. The Aviation Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing the construction project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, proposals, estimates, documentation turnover, client relations/management, field staff and other duties required to execute EPC, Construction Management, Construction, and Program Management projects.

This position will be based in the Northeast and will require close coordination with the national aviation business. The Aviation Construction Project Manager will be on site during all aspects of physical construction, requiring a willingness to travel as needed based on the project location. A background in multiple aspects of commercial, industrial, mission critical, or other areas of construction are welcome; however, a demonstrated track record of successful aviation specific experience is required.

What you will do

• Adhere to company’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
• Responsible for the oversight of day-to-day construction activities and the successful execution of a single or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Provide direction and participate in project planning, scheduling, estimating, cost development, and establishing critical project objectives.
• Develop new and manage existing client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required.
• Negotiate prime contracts, CM contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
• Implement assigned sections of the Project Execution Plan, including construction execution, construction quality assurance plan, safety & health plan, subcontracting plan, project staffing plan, organization chart, and procurement plan.
• Develop construction staffing plans and train project teams, coordinate activities of multiple global practices/disciplines, and facilitate the efficient cost-effective utilization of staff while adhering to contractual and performance requirements.
• Oversee the development of the project plan for site layout, mobilization and demobilization and support implementation.
• Verify all applicable project permits are secured in accordance with the project requirements.
• Direct and oversee the downstream request for proposal (RFP) and bid process and prepare detailed scope of work documents for subcontractor and client contractor contracts, including bidder development, prequalification, evaluation, award recommendation, and selection.
• Review, approve, and communicate internal and external reports including project budgeting, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports. Present reports to Project Manager, Program Manager as well as internal and external executive management as required.
• Collaborate with engineering team to establish the development and distribution of engineering deliverables per project schedule and requirements.
• Develop processes and manage downstream contract administration including request for information (RFI’s), submittals, change management, contract closeout, documentation, and claims mitigation.
• Oversee Prime Contract, subcontractor, and client contractor invoicing process.
• Coordinate and facilitate client, supplier and company commissioning and startup teams as needed.
• Implement, audit, and oversee project documentation.
• Implement process for confirming project and subcontractor insurance, taxes/duties, licensures, and bonding requirements.
• Responsible for facilitating project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking specific to construction and construction related activities or program level activities as required.
• Develop and oversee materials receiving and management process, including inventory control, receipt of goods, storage, and transportation as required.
• Review contract documents with field staff to verify compliance of subcontractors and client contractors, safety and health requirements, quality, and schedule.
• Direct the project turnover documentation, warranty administration, project closeout, and recordkeeping/retention processes and procedures.
• Support communication with governmental, industry, and public entities on project-related matters.
• Review construction field reports.
• Provide mentorship and training to interns, construction coordinators, craft supervision, and assistant construction project managers.
• Provide performance feedback for each project team member as requested to their respective Department Managers.
• Manage community and building trades relationships.
• Develop and implement project labor agreements with building trades as required.
• Onboard craft/field supervision as required.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, and 7 years of relevant project management experience in the construction industry is required. Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the aviation industry is preferred.
• A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.
• Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.

Compensation

$160,000.00-250,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Project Management

Primary Location

US-NJ-Morristown

Other Locations

US-CT-Wallingford, US-PA-Conshohocken

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID

260766

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-CD #CDB N/A