PROJECT MANAGER

About the role

The Project Manager leads the execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of multiple technical service programs delivered through outsourced contractors at the Houston Airport System, which includes George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby (HOU), and Ellington Airport (EFD).

Responsibilities

• Oversees the inspection activities and personnel to review and evaluate contractors' compliance on various construction and design project plans and specifications.
• Demonstrate the capability to read and analyze blueprints, contracts, and OEM service manuals.
• Reviews preliminary plans and evaluates future plans for construction.
• Reviews contractor submittals.
• Responsible for ensuring the Operation and Maintenance service providers safely and efficiently fulfill all contractual obligations and follow all applicable City of Houston, State, and Federal codes and ordinances.
• Collaborates with contractors and stakeholders such as Airlines, Airport operations, or Passengers to minimize disruption.
• Attends pre-bid, pre-construction, and various project meetings.
• Develops comprehensive Scopes of Work and technical specifications for successful delivery of contract and/or self-performed services.
• Develops recommended capital renewal plans to effectively maintain asset life cycle of systems and/or components.
• Manages the technical performance of contractor and/or internal staff, financial performance, day-to-day Operations & Maintenance, and Capital Improvement Projects or closely related field.
• Prepares and reviews various reports and records.
• Serves as liaison between City personnel and contractors, consultants.
• Manages and administers maintenance and service contracts for airport facilities and operational systems.
• Develops and implements mitigation plans to minimize operational disruptions affecting airlines, passengers, tenants, and airport operations.
• Maintains contractor response times, work quality, schedules, and service-level agreement (SLA) compliance.
• Manages contract budgets, monitors expenditure, and assists with forecasting and procurement activities.
• Ensures compliance with FAA, OSHA, environmental, fire/life safety, and airport operational regulations.
• Utilizes Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) to track assets, maintenance activities, and reporting.
• Reviews OEM service manuals and technical documentation to support troubleshooting and preventive maintenance activities.

Requirements

Four years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required. Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field based on the responsibilities of the position. Considerable knowledge of design or construction is required.

Skills

Possession of Project Manager Professional (PMP) certification, International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Certified Facility Manager and/or equivalent military certifications is a plus.

Preferences

Preference will be given to applicants with progressively responsible experience in Facility or Project Management, and those with 5+ years’ experience in directly Managing the Operation & Maintenance of campus Maintenance systems/trades and/or closely related field including Airport Terminals, enclosed Shopping Malls of 100,000 square feet or more, Hospitality industry Hotels and Conference facilities of 100,000 square feet or more, Hospital/Health care facilities of 100,000 square feet or more, or other major campus settings (such as Military/Federal facilities, school campuses, etc.).

Working Conditions

The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are occasional discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve occasional exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

General Information

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

Safety Impact Position

Yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.