Project Manager TK Airport Solutions, Inc.

TK Elevator; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TK Airport Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead multi‑site ground support equipment projects from initiation through completion.

You will coordinate planning, scheduling, design coordination, installation and documentation while ensuring on‑time, within‑budget delivery and strong customer relations. Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, reviewing vendor quotes, issuing change orders, and maintaining cost controls.

Qualifications

• Understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project or other scheduling software.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, processes and high-level customer service.
• Experience collaborating with multiple departments; manufacturing, field installation engineering, and sales.
• Knowledge of heavy industry field and fluency in reading drawings, plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all contract aspects from sales turnover to completion to ensure timely in-budget results.
• Manage walkways and passenger boarding bridge projects including planning, scheduling, design coordination, installation and documentation.
• Coordinate installation with customers and respond to communications in a timely manner.
• Forecast project billing and prepare payment applications; familiarity with AIA schedules is a plus.
• Coordinate submittal approvals and organize site meetings with customers.
• Interface with TKAS management, departments, clients, contractors and vendors in a professional manner.
• Assist in implementing engineering changes and pursue associated costs when changes are driven by others.
• Negotiate and issue Change Orders with client approval and TKAS.
• Ensure cost containment and provide financial reports to TKAS management.
• Support safety programs and maintain a safe, clean work environment.
• Commitment to quality by meeting customer expectations and improving processes.

Skills

Project management principles

Strong communication skills

Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in appropriate field

PMP certification a plus

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

OVERALL POSITION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of all projects in a timely manner.

CORE TASKS:

• Oversee all aspects of a contract from sales turnover through all subsequent processes to ensure a timely and in-budget completion.
• Responsible for the management of walkways and passenger boarding bridge projects, including but not limited to planning, scheduling, design coordination, installation, and documentation.
• Accountable for managing multiple projects concurrently for on-time delivery, within scope and within budget.
• Timely response to customer communication, coordinate schedules and installation with customers.
• Forecast project billing and submit payment applications. AIA formatted schedule of values knowledge a plus.
• Coordinate and track timely submittal approval process.
• Responsible for site visits and organizing meetings with customers.
• Accountable for establishing and maintaining a strong customer relation with clients, while focusing on Company’s expected level of profitability from Contract.
• Responsible for coordinating the installation of our PBB equipment and other ground support equipment as dictated in a contract.
• Work with Field Operations to provide directions to subcontractors and our own field personnel.
• Responsible for the assessment of vendor quotes and the initiation of purchase orders requisitions for auxiliary equipment, shipping and installation subcontracts.
• Responsible for assuring projects are implemented and completed in a time efficient and cost-effective manner through contracting with sub-contractors, coordinating activities with airport and airline management, oversee safety regulations, maintaining control of project cost, preparing accounting reports and presenting reports to all levels of Company management.
• Assure timely completion of necessary documentation for job costing, schedule requirements, parts and supply requirements.
• Interface with TKAS management, multiple departments, client’s representatives, major contractors, subcontractors, vendors, etc. in a professional manner, whereby reflecting a positive image of TK Airport Solutions, Inc.
• Coordinate the troubleshooting and correction of problems that develop throughout the normal process of completing the project and turning it over to After Sales
• As engineering changes develop, assist in implementation of changes and modifications and pursue associated costs if changes are driven by others.
• Responsible for negotiating and issuing Change Orders and obtaining proper approval and signatures from Client and TK Airport Solutions, Inc.
• Accountable for cost containment of the contract; tracking of cost and issuing financial reports to TKAS management.
• Participate in Company Safety Program through safety meetings, audits, following good safe work practices and maintaining a safety and clean work environment.
• Commitment to quality by meeting and exceeding our customer expectations and continuously improving our quality management system and their processes to create value for customers, employees and shareholders.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION HOLDER:

Expert Know How/Knowledge:

• Understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques.
• Proficient with MS Office, MS Project or other scheduling software.

• Demonstrated experience and success in management of projects, processes and high-level customer service.
• Experience with collaborating with multiple departments; manufacturing, field installation engineering, and sales.
• Knowledge/experience of heavy industry field and fluent in reading and interpreting drawings plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills are a must. Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish a plus.

• Ability to travel as needed and/or work extended hours.
• Ability to read and understand financial reports.
• Possess strong discipline to provide accurate and timely data.
• Impeccable attention to detail, effective problem-solving skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast pace environment.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time – accurately, efficiently and effectively.
• Must be self-directed, professional and dependable.
• Demonstrate dependable work habits and schedule.
• Observe all safety rules, procedures, and OSHA regulations

Expected (Educational) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus.

Expected Years of Experience:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in project management within a manufacturing environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

On-Site:

• Typical office environment
• Mostly indoor office environment with windows
• Offices with equipment noise
• Offices with frequent interruptions

Off-Site:

• Industrial environment, off-site on client property (airports).
• Working on and around industrial, moving machinery, electrical installations.
• Limited time spent in an office environment
• Non-air conditioned and limited heated environment