Project Manager - Baggage Handling Systems (BHS)

STV Construction Incorporated; Illinois; On-site; USD 164,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

STV is seeking an experienced Project Manager with expertise in Baggage Handling Systems to join our national aviation team. The role involves planning, coordinating, and implementing BHS projects and keeping stakeholders informed with regular updates.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in aviation baggage handling project management, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong communication, leadership, and TSA guideline knowledge.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aviation baggage handling system project management/implementation.
• Strong business acumen in project planning and management.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills including client presentations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of one or more projects.
• Serve as primary point of contact for airport leadership.
• Collaborate with TSA Regional Deployment Coordinators and contract personnel.
• Lead construction and implementation teams; resolve design vs. construction issues.
• Organize and document project meetings; manage stakeholder engagement and reporting.
• Review RFIs and submittals for contract compliance; attend commissioning and testing of BHS systems.
• Develop and monitor project schedules and deliverables; manage change through Change Management.

Skills

Project management

Aviation industry knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

STV is seeking an experienced Project Managers with expertise in Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) to join our national aviation team. These positions may assist aviation clients throughout the country who are in need of our assistance with aviation projects. The roles will involve managing the planning, coordination, and implementation of BHS projects while keeping stakeholders informed with regular updates. Must be within a reasonable commute (or be open to travel weekly - depending on project need) to a major airline hub that could include DFW, IAH, ATL, EWR, ORD, LGA, SAT, PHX, LAX, IAD, etc.

Responsibilities

• The Project Managers will oversee the day-to-day activities of one or more projects, including but not limited to:
• Serving as the primary point of contact for airport leadership
• Collaborating with TSA Regional Deployment Coordinators and associated contract personnel
• Leading and managing construction and implementation teams
• Resolving issues between the design team and construction/implementation teams
• Organizing and documenting project meetings
• Lead stakeholder and operational engagement; coordination, proactive communication, conflict resolution, reporting…
• Reviewing design team responses to RFIs and submittals for compliance with contract documents
• Attending commissioning and testing of BHS systems to ensure adherence to contract requirements, TSA standards, and other guidelines
• Developing and monitoring project schedules and deliverables
• Reviewing and processing changes through the Change Management process
• Coordination of all BHS elements with all other program elements; design, schedule, cost, procurement, changes, reporting, installation, ORAT, commissioning, training, close-out…

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with Aviation baggage handling system project management/implementation
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong business acumen in project planning and management
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills, including proficiency in creating client presentations
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Thorough understanding of TSA’s Planning Guidelines and Design Standards

Compensation Range: $164,279.49 - $187,747.98

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.