Traveling Project Executive - MSG - Aviation

Turner Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) plan

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is hiring a Project Manager for aviation projects in Chicago, IL. This full-time position will lead project phases from preconstruction through closeout and develop client relationships to secure future business. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in the construction industry and a Bachelor's Degree.

The role includes managing budgets, ensuring safety protocols, and enhancing team performance. Benefits include flexible medical coverage, a retirement plan, and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of eighteen years of experience.
• Thorough knowledge of construction principles, estimating, and purchasing.
• Proven communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads, manages, and coordinates all project phases.
• Develops relationships to enhance business opportunities.
• Oversees budget and financial management for projects.

Skills

Construction management

Client relationships

Leadership and mentoring

Risk evaluation

Budget management

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

Division

Aviation

Project Location(s)

Chicago, IL 60601 USA

Project Overview

This position is for a full‑time traveling assignment. Locations are across the United States supporting our Aviation projects and will report to our Aviation Market Segment Group. Prior aviation or other airport related project experience is strongly preferred.

Position Description

Leads, manages, and coordinates all phases of one or more projects from preconstruction through closeout. Contributes to the securing of new work for the company.

Reporting To

Construction Executive, Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Regional Operations Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain long‑lasting relationships with clients, the design community, and organizations to enhance future business development opportunities.
• Develop high‑performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring. Ensure regular feedback is shared with staff including timely completion of employee performance appraisals.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing Departments to secure new work for the business unit.
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements on all projects.
• Provide leadership in risk evaluation, contract negotiations, fee and pricing decisions.
• Manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee the development of the master project schedule and manage its implementation.
• Provide oversight for budget and financial management for all projects.
• Support and drive utilization of various Turner initiatives and technologies.
• Oversee the administration of the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program.
• Drive enforcement of safety protocols by the project staff.
• Become a good corporate citizen in the community and maximize Turner‑controlled resources to benefit business unit goals and objectives.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $220,000.00 – $290,000.00 (annualized). Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree plus a minimum of eighteen years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, engineering principles and techniques, as well as accounting principles. Ability to seek out and find business opportunities. Must have knowledge of regional market and sales/closing skills. Proven written and verbal communication abilities, proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced presentation skills. Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Ability to implement leading‑edge technologies such as Building Information Models (BIM) and Lean to benefit the project. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, negotiate work areas under construction, and use vision, hands, balance, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Regularly works on‑site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Noise level usually moderate to very loud.

Other Duties

May perform other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.