Senior Airport Capital Projects Manager

Orange County; California; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Senior Project Manager at John Wayne Airport is a key technical leader responsible for planning, design, construction, and delivery of complex capital improvement projects. Operating in an active airport environment, you will coordinate design consultants, contractors, internal experts, regulators, and utility providers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and with minimal disruption.

This role suits a professional with seven+ years of experience, a related bachelor’s

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of capital improvement projects - including scope definition, pre-design planning, design development, technical review, bidding, construction oversight, commissioning, and close-out
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, technical specifications, logistics plans, and resource allocations for vertical and horizontal infrastructure projects
• Oversee preparation of construction documents, design submittals, cost estimates, technical specifications, and permitting requirements
• Conduct constructability analyses, review design packages, and coordinate engineering disciplines to resolve conflicts prior to construction
• Administer and manage public works contracts, including A/E agreements, construction contracts, job order contracts, and alternative delivery methods (CMAR, DB, Progressive DB)
• Oversee contractors, inspectors, consultants, and construction management teams to ensure adherence to contract requirements, safety programs, building codes, and airport security protocols
• Review and negotiate change orders, support guaranteed maximum price development, evaluate claims, and maintain strict compliance with public-sector contracting laws
• Perform site inspections and ensure work conforms to specifications, plans, regulatory requirements, and safe construction practices
• Maintain effective communication with internal airport divisions (operations, maintenance, finance, IT, security, environmental), external agencies, cities, utility providers, regulatory bodies, contractors, and consultants
• Serve as a technical representative in meetings with contractors, consultants, tenants, community groups, and leadership
• Coordinate logistics within an active airport environment to minimize impacts on passengers, tenants, and critical airport operations
• Monitor and report on project performance, cost/schedule status, technical risks, and milestone achievements
• Identify issues early, recommend corrective actions, and guide project teams through problem resolution
• Ensure project documentation, communication, and reporting meet division standards and regulatory requirements

Descripción del empleo

The Senior Project Manager at John Wayne Airport is a key technical leader responsible for planning, design, construction, and delivery of complex capital improvement projects. Operating in an active airport environment, you will coordinate design consultants, contractors, internal experts, regulators, and utility providers to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and with minimal disruption.

This role suits a professional with seven+ years of experience, a related bachelor’s