Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Project Manager to support both airside and landside aviation projects at John Wayne Airport. This position is based on-site and involves managing the scope, cost, schedule, and operational interfaces of all design and construction related activities for the airport's capital improvement program.

Responsibilities

• Primary liaison and airport/owner representative responsible for directing and managing the project.
• Develop the RFP and oversee the procurement process for designers and contractors.
• Providing direction and management for assigned projects and ensuring on-schedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Planning and defining program goals and devising methods to accomplish them, developing in-depth knowledge of owner objectives, contract terms, and airport policies.
• Managing project scope to meet or exceed project goals and objectives.
• Identifying and studying options to complex design, operational, or constructability issues.
• Conducting field surveys and investigations to capture detailed and accurate field conditions.
• Maintaining documentation on the approved scope of work for the project to include all related agreements, authorizations, reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Maintaining familiarity with required contractual obligations and technical aspects of all facilities to be erected.
• Ensuring all work is being performed with and inspected to the latest versions of plans and specifications including approved changes, submittals, and RFI's.
• Working with designer, contractor, and stakeholders to develop the overall planning of construction activities in identifying critical milestones and priorities.
• Ensuring the use of safe and sound construction practices.
• Preparing reports summarizing progress of construction activities for senior management.
• Reviewing change proposals for contractual compliance and alignment with fair market value.
• Preparing a monthly risk report for the program board.
• Making sure that current and timely change orders are documented and administered properly.
• Participating in all necessary coordination meetings with designer, contractor, and stakeholders.
• Managing the closeout process to ensure all documentation is completed as quickly as possible to efficiently close the project without incurring unnecessary costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, aviation, business, engineering, construction management, planning, or other related technical field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Ten (10) years or more experience, preferably on airport projects.
• Experience with various delivery methods, including design-bid-build, design+CMAR, and design-build.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.

Qualifications

• Optional certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, CCM, AICP, etc. or any other relevant professional license or certification.

Benefits

Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

The salary range for this full-time role is $120,200.00-$160,266.69 per year.