Airport Civil Construction Manager

About the role

Serves as the Owner’s field-based Civil Construction Engineer for complex airport capital improvement projects, with a primary focus on construction-phase execution. Projects may be located landside or airside at any of the three system airports and typically exceed $25M in construction value.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Owner’s on-site engineering representative during construction, with a primary responsibility for field-based coordination, technical interpretation, and resolution of construction-phase issues, including review of RFIs, submittals, and field conditions for alignment with design intent, constructability, and operational impacts.
• Coordinates technical resolutions with the Project Manager and Engineer of Record as required.
• Works closely with the construction management team to oversee construction and monitor contractor performance, providing on-site engineering support, interpreting plans and specifications, and assisting in resolving field issues in real time.
• Supervises and manages in-house Airport Civil Inspectors, including assignment of daily work, oversight of inspection activities, verification of work in place, and ensuring consistency with project requirements, contract documents, and quality standards.
• Evaluates construction sequencing, phasing, and contractor means and methods to ensure alignment with project requirements, safety, and airport operational constraints.
• Coordinates with consultants, project champion, end-users, internal departments, external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies, including regular coordination with construction personnel and inspectors to address active work in place and field conditions.
• Acts as central point of contact for stakeholders and keeps them informed of project activities and decisions that affect them.
• Ensures capital improvement projects are constructed in accordance with the contract documents and are completed within allotted budgets and time schedules. Identifies stakeholder needs and requirements and controls against unwanted extra work (“scope creep”).
• Supports the airport’s goal to “operate first, construct second,” with a priority given to safety.
• Makes recommendations for process improvements to division management.

Requirements

• Twelve (12) years of project management experience in heavy civil or commercial building construction and the ability to successfully manage projects over $25M in construction value.
• Post-graduate education may be substituted for up to one year of the experience requirement.
• Incumbents must hold at least one of the following certifications: registered Professional Engineer (PE), licensed American Institute of Architects member (AIA), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Ability to use computers, express ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, and relate well with the general public, tenants, consultants, contractors, government personnel, supervisors, subordinates and co-workers.
• A focus on customer service and building good relationships with project stakeholders is essential.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or driving privilege card.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering principles, codes, requirements and regulations relating to municipal engineering planning, design, construction and operation.
• Working knowledge of contract administration as related to municipal projects.
• Experience working on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funded or regulated airport projects, including familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and Airport Improvement Program (AIP) requirements preferred.
• Experience supporting or leading construction-phase activities for civil infrastructure projects, preferably in an airport environment.
• Experience with airfield, paving, grading, drainage, and underground utility systems.
• Strong ability to interpret construction documents and apply engineering judgment in field conditions.
• Experience working directly with project and construction management teams, inspectors, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Experience supervising or leading civil construction inspection staff.
• Experience in a Resident Engineer (RE) or field engineering role.

Skills

• Technical expertise in civil construction and engineering.
• Leadership and decision-making skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to navigate and understand complex construction documents and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Benefits

This Position Is Eligible For Full City Benefits, Including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Paid vacation and personal leave, 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available, Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k), A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually, Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services.

Pay

$114,750 to $135,498 based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Subject to irregular hours with occasionally urgent or emergency work required.