Project Manager – Aviation & Infrastructure

Jobtailor

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead aviation, transportation, and public infrastructure capital improvement projects in Dallas from planning through closeout. You will coordinate with clients, contractors, regulators, and internal teams to deliver on time and within scope.

Responsibilities include developing execution plans, managing budgets and risk, and reporting to executives. On-site role with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to drive complex

Qualifications

10 years of project management experience supporting aviation, transportation, infrastructure, or public sector capital improvement projects.
Strong understanding of budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination.
Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of construction processes, project delivery methods, phasing strategies, and operational coordination requirements.
Experience reviewing RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, contractor pay apps, and project controls documentation.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage aviation, transportation, and public infrastructure capital improvement projects from planning through closeout.
Serve as the primary point of contact among clients, contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and internal project teams.
Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, budgets, risk management strategies, and project delivery objectives.
Coordinate with airport operations personnel, government agencies, utility providers, contractors, and consultants to maintain operational continuity and minimize disruptions.
Monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and contract compliance.
Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contractor pay applications, schedules, progress reports, and other project documentation.
Lead project meetings, stakeholder coordination meetings, progress reviews, and executive-level briefings.
Prepare project status reports, executive summaries, dashboards, and presentations.
Coordinate procurement activities, contractor selection support, bid evaluations, and contract administration.
Identify project risks, operational impacts, scheduling conflicts, and construction challenges and implement mitigation strategies.
Support design coordination and resolve technical and constructability issues.
Monitor contractor performance and compliance with client standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
Oversee schedule tracking, cost management, forecasting, contingency management, and project controls reporting.
Support quality assurance and quality control throughout project delivery.
Manage closeout activities including punch lists, turnover documentation, warranties, as-built records, and final acceptance.
Build relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
Mentor junior staff and support operational excellence.
Contribute to business development, client relationship management, and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Primavera P6

Procore

E-Builder

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Lead and manage aviation, transportation, and public infrastructure capital improvement projects from planning through closeout
Serve as the primary point of contact among clients, contractors, consultants, stakeholders, and internal project teams
Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, budgets, risk management strategies, and project delivery objectives
Coordinate with airport operations personnel, government agencies, utility providers, contractors, and consultants to maintain operational continuity and minimize disruptions
Monitor scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and contract compliance
Review and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contractor pay applications, schedules, progress reports, and other project documentation
Lead project meetings, stakeholder coordination meetings, progress reviews, and executive-level briefings
Prepare project status reports, executive summaries, dashboards, and presentations
Coordinate procurement activities, contractor selection support, bid evaluations, and contract administration
Identify project risks, operational impacts, scheduling conflicts, and construction challenges and implement mitigation strategies
Support design coordination and resolve technical and constructability issues
Monitor contractor performance and compliance with client standards, regulatory requirements, and project specifications
Oversee schedule tracking, cost management, forecasting, contingency management, and project controls reporting

Support quality assurance and quality control throughout project delivery

Manage closeout activities including punch lists, turnover documentation, warranties, as-built records, and final acceptance

Build relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders

Mentor junior staff and support operational excellence

Contribute to business development, client relationship management, and strategic growth initiatives

Requirements

10 years of project management experience supporting aviation, transportation, infrastructure, or public sector capital improvement projects
Strong understanding of project management principles including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination
Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders
Knowledge of construction processes, project delivery methods, phasing strategies, and operational coordination requirements
Experience reviewing and managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, contractor pay applications, and project controls documentation
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive project execution and team collaboration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive summaries, reports, presentations, and client correspondence
Ability to identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize schedule delays and budget impacts
Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, operational stakeholders, and public sector clients preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
Experience with Primavera P6, Procore, e-Builder, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar project management platforms preferred
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Aviation Management, or related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant project management experience accepted
PMP, CCM, or OSHA 30 certifications preferred; PE or RA a plus
Aviation or transportation infrastructure project experience strongly preferred
Experience with relevant aviation and infrastructure projects, including terminal modernization, airfield rehabilitation, passenger facility renovations, utility infrastructure, complex phasing and sequencing, passenger boarding bridge replacements, baggage handling and makeup systems, vertical transportation modernization, environmental permitting support, SWPPP compliance, hazardous materials coordination, sustainability reporting, and QA/QC
On-site availability in Dallas, Texas

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in aviation and transportation infrastructure, with a strong focus on budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with regulatory standards while delivering projects on time and within budget.

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