Facilities Project Manager – Aviation – Dallas, TX

cmtsllc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

CMTS, LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced Facilities Project Manager to lead airport facilities projects from planning to closeout, ensuring coordination across stakeholders while complying with aviation standards and safety requirements.

The role requires a bachelor's in a related field and 8+ years of project management with 5+ years in aviation facilities; experience in active airport environments and managing multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, facilities management, or related field.
• 8+ years of project management experience.
• 5+ years of aviation facilities or capital project experience.
• Experience delivering projects in active, occupied airport environments.
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage aviation facilities projects from planning through closeout.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, cost estimates, and budgets.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects in active airport environments.
• Ensure compliance with DFW design standards, procedures, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate design reviews, construction activities, and phased implementation plans.
• Serve as primary point of contact between airport stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Security teams.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
• Monitor cost and schedule performance and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with FAA, TSA, and life-safety requirements.
• Support safety, QA/QC, and secure-area construction protocols.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive updates.
• Maintain project documentation and support audits and closeout.
• Support work in terminal, landside, and airside environments.
• Participate in night, weekend, or phased work as required.
• Perform site walks including restricted and mechanical areas.
• Complete DFW badging, background checks, and security requirements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Multidisciplinary teams

Aviation facilities knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field

Job description

Facilities Project Manager – Aviation – Dallas, TX

Full-Time | On-Site | Dallas, TX

Why CMTS?

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 40-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well‑being. We prioritize work‑life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee‑driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success!

About Your Role

This role is responsible for managing projects from planning through closeout within active airport environments, ensuring coordination across stakeholders while maintaining compliance with airport standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field. Electrical or Mechanical Degree highly preferred
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

• 8+ years of project management experience
• 5+ years of aviation facilities or capital project experience
• Experience delivering projects in active, occupied airport environments
• Experience managing consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methods and stakeholder coordination
• Strong documented knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing experience is required

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP)
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)
• Experience at large or complex airport environments
• Experience coordinating with airlines, tenants, and airport operations
• Familiarity with secure‑area construction and airport operational constraints

What You’ll Do

• Manage aviation facilities projects from planning through closeout
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, cost estimates, and budgets
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects in active airport environments
• Ensure compliance with DFW design standards, procedures, and applicable codes
• Coordinate design reviews, construction activities, and phased implementation plans
• Serve as primary point of contact between airport stakeholders, consultants, and contractors
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Security teams
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications
• Monitor cost and schedule performance and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with FAA, TSA, and life‑safety requirements
• Support safety, QA/QC, and secure‑area construction protocols
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive updates
• Maintain project documentation and support audits and closeout
• Support work in terminal, landside, and airside environments
• Participate in night, weekend, or phased work as required
• Perform site walks including restricted and mechanical areas
• Complete DFW badging, background checks, and security requirements

What You Can Expect from CMTS

• Opportunities to work on high‑impact infrastructure projects across the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands
• Collaborative and growth‑focused team environment
• Competitive compensation
• CMTS LLC offers 100% company‑paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long‑term disability insurance coverage for the employee.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Salary Requirements

• $130,000 – $150,000 annually (DOE)

Equal Employment Opportunity

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.