Construction Project Manager – New Airport Traffic Control Tower

Jacobs; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Performance bonuses and stock options

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Project Manager in Tampa to oversee the construction of a new air traffic control tower at Tampa International Airport. The successful candidate will manage a diverse team and be responsible for coordinating construction activities while ensuring project milestones are met.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years of project management experience, ideally with prior experience in similar facilities. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years as a project manager and/or construction manager.
• Experience on air traffic control tower projects preferred.
• Strong ability to manage project costs, quality, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a construction team and manage project schedules.
• Coordinate design review and contractor submissions.
• Lead construction management responsibilities for the project.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

At Jacobs

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our PMCM team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve their goals. Whether it’s managing construction or designing buildings, solutions are continuously implemented. We move a vision from concept to reality, not just through construction. As the Project Manager for the new air traffic control tower at Tampa International Airport, you will supervise a team of five individuals responsible for overseeing contractor construction, coordinate design review activities, reconcile construction cost estimates, and manage enabling works.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports the Airport’s design management team with technical advice and oversees a third‑party design review process of the design builder’s milestone design submittals. Reconciles milestone cost estimates prepared by the design‑builder and the independent cost estimator. Works with the Airport’s general consultant to prepare the design for enabling works.
• Supports the Airport with negotiations of pricing for enabling works construction, the design of the ATCT, and the guaranteed maximum (GMP) for the construction of the ATCT.
• Leads construction management responsibilities for enabling works, coordinating construction with ongoing airport operations and protecting existing utilities.
• Works closely with the selected ATCT design‑builder and PMCM scheduling manager on the development of a baseline schedule that coordinates tower construction with ongoing Airside D construction, including the installation and commissioning of a shuttle car connection to the Main Terminal.
• Leads construction management responsibilities for the construction of the new ATCT, implementing a quality assurance program and reviewing implementation plans and schedules prepared by the design‑builder.
• Monitors contractor submittals and requests for information.
• Reviews and evaluates proposed change claims submitted by contractors.
• Prepares weekly and monthly progress reports and briefs senior Airport representatives.
• Assesses construction progress, reviews monthly payment requests, and recommends changes and approvals.
• Coordinately construction activities with the FAA and third‑party utility providers as needed.
• Tracks schedule updates from the design‑builder and discusses any needed schedule mitigation actions.
• Monitors the design‑builder’s use of contingency and allowance funds and conducts monthly risk assessments.
• Supports processing of change requests with technical, commercial, and schedule reviews of subcontractor requests and designer’s direction.
• Attends weekly progress meetings and special sessions to discuss specific project issues.
• Provides subject–matter expertise and participates in problem solving and value engineering exchanges.
• Tracks daily reports and monitors corrective actions to meet design and quality requirements.
• Supports the Airport’s construction safety program.
• Identifies upcoming Airport decisions and coordinates the analysis and information needed to support these decisions.
• Reports directly to the assigned PMCM Senior Construction Manager.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a project manager and/or construction manager on design and/or construction of airport facilities.
• Previous experience on an air traffic control tower project is highly desirable; experience on other tower or high‑rise facilities is considered.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team delivering a project/program with cost, quality, schedule, and safety performance requirements.
• Ability to set priorities, solve problems, react to changing conditions, and mitigate conflicts.
• Positive attitude, capacity to balance construction progress with safety and airport operational issues, and clear communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing a construction project under a very tight time schedule is desirable.
• Position requires on‑site work at Tampa Airport five days a week.

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. We offer unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, caregiver leave, and for certain roles, merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $165,000.00 to $185,000.00. Pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.