Project Director (Aviation) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401K plan with matching

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Commercial is seeking a Project Director for its Aviation Division in the Fort Worth area. The role leads a large, complex airport project and may supervise additional projects, coordinating safety, scheduling, and quality while guiding subcontractors and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in aviation construction, terminal and concourse development, and excellent communication skills to drive successful outcomes and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of aviation construction experience with leadership on large projects.
• Expertise in terminal/concourse development for airport operations.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior project manager for a large, complex aviation project and oversee other assigned projects.
• Review site progress, safety practices, startup activities, and equipment planning with the project team.
• Lead subcontractor performance, cost review, and change order execution to protect schedule and budget.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owners, clients, and regulators to advance project goals.
• Support business development and stakeholder engagement for future opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public relations

Travel willingness

Team building

Airport experience

Education

BS in Construction Management

Job description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Project Director for our Aviation Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us.

Austin is 100% employee‑owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the sr. project manager on a large, complex project and may also have operational oversight for other assigned projects
• Reviews jobsite progress on assigned projects at regular intervals by attending the OAC meetings and meeting with the project manager, superintendent, and others assigned to the project. The topics discussed vary widely but generally include the following:
• Safety – Establishes the requirements and expectations for the project; reviews the safety manual and procedures with the project team; establishes the requirements for safety inspections and the use of Predictive Solutions; reviews accident reports and other documents dealing with overall safety practices
• Startup Activities – Reviews startup details with the superintendents and project manager, assisting as necessary in expediting power and utility installations, office trailer placement, etc.
• Hoisting Equipment – Assumes an active role in the selection and placement of all hoisting equipment to include tower cranes, crawler cranes, personnel and equipment hoists, and other vertical transportation equipment
• Planning and Scheduling – Reviews the detailed planning and scheduling for each phase of the work or checks actual progress against the master construction schedules
• Quality – Inspects the project for overall quality; discusses problem areas with the superintendent and offers technical guidance when requested
• Subcontractor Performance – Reviews the performance of each major subcontractor for quality of work and adherence to the construction schedule; assists the superintendent with enforcement of quality standards and timely completions
• Project Buyouts – Reviews buyout activities, especially long lead time items that must be purchased or ordered near the beginning of the project; assists, in any way possible, to expedite material deliveries
• Prime Contract Change Orders – Reviews and executes change orders and the impact they have on the construction schedule; ensures timely owner approval before work is initiated and assists in expediting owner approval when necessary
• Costs – Reviews cost for each line item for confirmation with the original budget estimate; investigates cost overruns early in the project and attempts to resolve cost problems before the percentage of completion is too high
• Establishes and maintains an ongoing liaison with officers and directors of various companies within the industry. These sources include competing general contractors, owner groups, architectural firms, subcontractors, suppliers, etc. Utilizes these relationships to negotiate and resolve more difficult operating problems encountered on various projects. Also utilizes these contacts to help foster and promote new work prospects.
• Takes an active role in business development; may lead such discussions and/or serve as a member of the Austin presentation team. Will actively engage current and potential stakeholders including government agencies, airline operators and contractors
• Reviews final cost estimates for a project before formal proposal is submitted and may suggest specific contract language in some instances
• Works with the corporate Risk Management department to insure that overall insurance requirements are met as well as insure compliance with subcontractor Risk Management
• Offers suggestions and recommendations impacting both the short-term and longterm goals and objectives of the company; actively participates in strategic planning and influences how specific goals will be achieved
• Assumes a leadership role in the career planning and development of project personnel, including project assignments, merit increases, promotions, and decisions to promote hourly staff to salary, etc.; attempts to balance the needs of the individual with the needs of the company
• Reviews the job status report coming from the Performance Reporting System; notes major deviations from the plan and investigates the cause during periodic visits to the jobsite
• Create collaborative team environments to build high performing teams and future leaders
• Adapt to emerging technologies and sustainability practices especially as it relates to airport infrastructure

Requirements

• B.S. in construction management/science, engineering, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 10 years of aviation construction experience with proven leadership in large-scale airport projects
• Expertise in terminal and concourse development, including passenger flow optimization
• Knowledge of processor (aka headhouse) structures for seamless airport operations
• Experience with Consolidated Rental Car Center (ConRAC) development and transportation logistics
• Deep understanding of landside and airside construction, including regulatory compliance
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
• Possess the ability to keep a professional demeanor while navigating complex negotiations and public relations
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Ability to build and lead high performing teams at multiple projects concurrently
• Recognized as an industry leading subject matter expert
• Willingness to travel or relocate as required for project execution
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Commercial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.

We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Commercial

A leader in the commercial construction industry for more than 100 years, Austin Commercial delivers construction management services, and builds landmark projects such as aviation, healthcare, corporate/office, hospitality, higher education, sports/themed entertainment and semiconductor/fabrication plants.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

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