Project Manager-Aviation/Airport

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. in Nashville, TN seeks an experienced Project Manager acting as Owner’s Representative for landside/facility projects.

The role focuses on planning, design, procurement and delivery rather than construction supervision, with duties spanning scope development to closeout. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in PM, a related bachelor’s degree, and strong communication skills to coordinate with clients, consultants and contractors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field required.
• 5–10 years of relevant project management experience.
• Experience providing high-level program/project management for airport and airfield projects.
• Knowledge of airport operations and aviation facility construction.
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative.
• Experience managing landside or facility-related projects (non-airfield).
• Strong PM with emphasis on planning, design, procurement and delivery over supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops scope of project, planning/concept documents, engineering documents, and construction documents.
• Develop procurement documents as project dictates.
• Manages contract development.
• Participates in procurement selection process.
• Negotiates engineering/architectural/construction contracts and change orders as necessary
• Leads architectural/engineering and construction for development of plans and construction
• Oversees architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil reviews for all submittals
• Performs constructability reviews of plans and specifications at required stages of design.
• Coordinates with all departments to ensure compliance with standards, codes, and guidelines.
• Oversees all design and construction.
• Administer and attend meetings, reviews submittals, and shop drawings for work being performed.
• Reports, maintains and updates project reporting and database throughout tenant project and project closeout.
• Reviews construction schedule for completeness and progress.
• Confers with supervisory personnel, contractors, design consultants, and other professionals to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Coordinates construction activities among property owners, state officials, departments, contractors, and design team to ensure projects are planned in logical steps, and time is budgeted to meet deadlines.
• Identifies environmental hazards and addresses them in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Owner's Representative experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Job description

• Work Location: Nashville, TN ***

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with the manager during the interview

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of project management experience, with experience serving as an Owner’s Representative and managing landside or facility-related projects (non-airfield). A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field is required. This position is focused on project management, including planning, design, procurement, and project delivery, rather than construction supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills are also required to effectively work with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops scope of project, planning/concept documents, engineering documents, and construction documents.
• Develop procurement documents as project dictates.
• Manages contract development.
• Participates in procurement selection process.
• Negotiates engineering/architectural/construction contracts and change orders as necessary
• Leads architectural/engineering and construction for development of plans and construction
• Oversees architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil reviews for all submittals
• Performs constructability reviews of plans and specifications at required stages of design.
• Coordinates with all departments to ensure compliance with standards, codes, and guidelines.
• Oversees all design and construction.
• Administer and attend meetings, reviews submittals, and shop drawings for work being performed.
• Reports, maintains and updates project reporting and database throughout tenant project and project closeout.
• Reviews construction schedule for completeness and progress.
• Confers with supervisory personnel, contractors, design consultants, and other professionals to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Coordinates construction activities among property owners, state officials, departments, contractors, and design team to ensure projects are planned in logical steps, and time is budgeted to meet deadlines.
• Identifies environmental hazards and addresses them in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience of relevant project management experience
• Experience providing high-level program/project management for airport and airfield projects
• Knowledge of airport operations and the construction of aviation facilities is required.
• Experience serving as an Owner's Representative
• Experience managing landside or facility-related projects (non-airfield)
• Strong project management experience with an emphasis on planning, design, procurement, and project delivery rather than construction supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify