Project Manager - Airlines

Garver Engineering; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for Airlines in Frisco, Texas. You will lead aviation projects, coordinate owner’s rep activities, manage design and construction, and ensure schedules, budgets, and quality meet client goals.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in airport construction, airline operations experience, and PMP/AAAE credentials. Travel may be required; MS Office and Power BI proficiency are expected. This is a senior, multi-client role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Architecture, Construction, Engineering or related field required.
• 8+ years of experience in complex airport construction projects or airport real estate.
• Airport operations and/or airline operations experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Power BI, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to travel with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and construction administration oversight for multiple clients.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings to align scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage contracts, change orders, purchase orders and invoices for the Owner.
• Conduct site walkthroughs and communicate relevant information.
• Oversee contractor progress and weekly progress reporting.
• Oversee project document control processes.
• Coordinate schedules and budgets integration for projects.
• Monitor progress, provide financial control, and ensure quality.
• Identify alternative solutions to meet project goals.
• Oversee pre-qualification and bid evaluation for vendors and contractors.
• Prepare memos, reports, and client deliverables.
• Support logistics tracking and construction phasing reporting.

Skills

Airport operations experience

Owner's Rep / construction oversight

Stakeholder meetings

Document control

Budget and schedule integration

Contract / change orders management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Architecture, Construction, or Engineering

PMP Certification

AAAE Certification (ACE, CM, AAE)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Power BI, Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Careers

Project Manager - Airlines

Frisco, Texas

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. With more than 1,300 employees, Garver is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group and ranks in the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list. Learn more at GarverUSA.com.

Garver's growing Texas Aviation team needs a talentedProject Manager who manages Owner's Rep / Construction / Airline type projects to support our airline clients. The Aviation Project Manager will be responsible for supporting a wide array of aviation-related technical planning, project controls, and document controls, among other client management services.

Responsibilities:

• Manage design and construction administration oversight for multiple clients.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to ensure project intents are maintained and are aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and invoices for the Owner.
• Conduct regular site walkthroughs and communicate relevant information.
• Oversee contractor progress and file weekly progress reports.
• Oversee project document control processes.
• Manage the integration of schedules and budgets.
• Monitor progress, provide financial control, and ensure quality control of the project.
• Identify and evaluate alternative solutions to best meet project goals.
• Oversee the pre-qualification and bid evaluation process for consultants, contractors, and other outside vendors.
• Prepare memos, reports, briefings, and other client deliverables.
• Assist project team with tracking and reporting of logistics, phasing, and construction plans.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in complex airport construction projects or airport real estate.
• Airport Operations and/or airline operations experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software programs such as Power BI, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Travel may be required with occasional overnights.

Preferred Skills and Accreditations:

• Previous experience managing a multi-disciplined project.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• AAAE Certification(s) (ACE, CM, AAE).
• Experience with project management and construction management platforms
• Licensed pilot or other aviation-related experience.

What You're Good At:

• Project management related to capital projects.
• Analytical problem-solving and decision-making.
• Communication, both written and verbal.
• Building relationships and team building.

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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