Senior Airport Design-Build Construction Manager

Lever, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 199,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to provide field oversight and Design-Build contract administration for a major capital project at San Francisco International Airport. This role oversees construction from early work through commissioning and transition, coordinating with airlines and airport operations.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in construction management, a relevant degree, and experience in Design-Build within an active airport environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction management experience, including owner-side or owner’s representative roles.
• CCM, PE, or equivalent professional credential is preferred.
• Experience administering Design-Build contracts.
• Experience delivering construction projects within an active airport or operationally constrained environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Design-Build contract and provide owner-side oversight of construction activities and project execution.
• Coordinate the client’s direct contractors, equipment and automation vendors, and technology and security workstreams.
• Plan field staffing and coverage around active construction, utility tie-ins, testing, commissioning, and other high-risk activities.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, logistics, safety performance, and impacts to airport and airline operations.
• Review pay applications, change requests, RFIs, submittals, and schedule updates and provide recommendations for approval, rejection, or corrective action.
• Coordinate site logistics, including airfield and roadway interfaces, catering-vehicle access, laydown areas, fire access, and employee access.
• Coordinate equipment installation and construction activities with commissioning and operational readiness requirements.
• Support simulations, trial operations, and the operational cutover to help ensure a successful transition into facility operations.
• Lead punch-list activities, corrective work, record documentation, and construction closeout.
• Coordinate with project management, design, project controls, airport representatives, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve field issues and maintain project progress.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction management

Design-Build delivery

Stakeholder coordination

Airports/operational environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

PMA Consultants is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Manager to provide field oversight and Design-Build contract administration for a major capital project at San Francisco International Airport. This role oversees construction from early work through commissioning and transition, coordinating with airlines and airport operations.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in construction management, a relevant degree, and experience in Design-Build within an active airport environment.