Project Manager - Baggage Handling - Aviation Construction (Traveling)

About the role

The Weitz Company is seeking a Project Manager with Aviation Construction experience, particularly in Baggage Handling Systems. This position requires at least five (5) years of experience in construction project management, with a focus on aviation construction and baggage handling systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage project schedule; identify and address long lead items; update project plan as required; initiate changes to ensure adherence
• Negotiate and execute change orders, subcontracts and purchase orders
• Complete monthly project status reports, owner billings and financial risk assessments
• Identify and recommend value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Avoidance of project safety plan completion and communication to project team and subcontractors
• Assist with preconstruction efforts
• Manage buy-out process
• Detect constructability issues with project design
• Understand contract terms, budgets, insurances, bonds and change orders; ensure adherence including work progress being within scope
• Recommend staff development needs, disciplinary actions, job assignments and promotions

Requirements

Desired Experience:

• At least five (5) years of experience in construction project management
• Aviation construction experience is required
• Baggage Handling System experience highly preferred
• Candidate should have experience managing others with a proven history of leading, teaching, developing and mentoring successfully
• Experience in a fast-paced business environment is helpful

Qualifications

• Industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Candidate should have experience with or be able to learn specific project management and scheduling software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required

Skills

• Business acumen, judgment, communication, solid leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, solid construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptable and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for a Project Manager

Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short and Long Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products including Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance

Pay

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Schedule

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