Field Construction Manager - Baggage Handling Systems

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

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Field Construction Manager to oversee field execution of baggage handling system stabilization and improvement work at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This field-focused role will independently manage assigned construction workstreams and coordinate contractors, specialty vendors, safety, quality, schedule, testing, commissioning, and closeout. Because work will occur around an operating baggage system, the position requires strong technical judgment and careful planning of shutdowns, access, system interfaces, and operational impacts.

Note: This opportunity is available at multiple levels. Final placement will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and alignment with business needs. We are committed to providing fair and equitable consideration for all applicants.

Organizational 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.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant construction management, field engineering, or construction oversight experience on technically complex projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of, or as a supplement to, the education requirement.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing field activities, contractors, specialty vendors, and shutdowns within an active airport or similarly complex operational environment.
• Experience with baggage handling, conveyance, controls, electrical systems, automated material-handling systems, or comparable technical 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, functional testing, operational acceptance, and coordination with baggage operations preferred.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license, CCM, PMP, or other relevant professional certification or credential preferred.

$149,833 - $212,719 a year

The salary range for this position is $149,833 to $212,719.

A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual’s scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Location and Commitments

• Overtime work may be required occasionally to ensure certain deliverables are completed on time
• Weekend work is rare but occasionally may be necessary

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Please note that physical requirements may vary based on client needs.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment including the use of stairs.
• Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen.
• Must communicate frequently with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing.
• May need to lift and carry up to 15 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or overhead.

Additional Requirements

Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

VEVRAA federal contractor.