Aviation Project Manager (Airport Project Inspector)
Why you’ll love this position
The aviation project manager (airport project inspector) is responsible for administering state and federal airport improvement grants through all phases of an aviation project, from grant application through construction and final closeout, to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
Responsibilities
- Administers state and federal airport improvement grants through all phases of an aviation project, from grant application through construction and final closeout, to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Performs most duties in an office environment, with site visits conducted as necessary.
- Monitors contract administration activities on aviation projects statewide to ensure construction quality meets approved specifications; conducts field inspections to assess progress and workmanship.
- Maintains accurate and comprehensive project records and reviews and approves all project invoices, as well as all project closeout documentation.
- Reviews grant applications.
- Reviews/approves scope of work and fees for project consultant agreements (design and construction observation) for acceptance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
Preferred Qualifications
MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities.
Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation
Benefits
- Defined pension plan
- Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
- Eligibility for health insurance coverage
Pay
Entry salary is posted above, with the intermediate starting salary of $72,691.68, and a senior starting salary of $78,506.88.
Schedule
Most duties are performed in an office environment, with site visits conducted as necessary. Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel. Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions. Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.