Senior Project Manager (Aviation Construction Market)

About the role

The aviation group at Leopardo is growing and is looking for a senior project manager to grow with us. This is a great opportunity for a project manager with experience managing construction projects in the aviation industry to join a dynamic team. As a Senior Project Manager, you will take charge of overall administration, execution, and completion of complex and/or large-sized projects.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting preconstruction efforts, managing project development, overseeing organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation, as well as monitoring productivity and profitability, managing communication between teams, resolving conflicts, and cultivating client & A/E relationships.

• Support preconstruction efforts, including assisting in preparation of budgets and estimates, providing value design suggestions, and soliciting, qualifying, reviewing, and evaluating bids from qualified subcontractors
• Develop and maintain a detailed schedule, including key preconstruction activities, identified critical path, owner move-in, inspections, and punch list
• Prepare comprehensive cost estimates and review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications
• Manage shop drawing/submittal schedule, requests for information (RFI’s), and change order processes
• Coordinate and conduct required meetings and ensure required inspections are performed and enforce quality control procedures and safety inspections
• Review closeout documentation, job costs, billings, and pencil draws

Additional Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors
• Actively promote Leopardo and network within industry
• Assist in recruiting and training efforts as required
• Advise project teams, which may include Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Assistant, Project Accountant, Project Engineer, and/or Interns

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture related fields or equivalent training and related experience. 10+ years in a progressively responsible role with extensive estimating experience and an understanding of the business side of construction; field experience is a plus.

• Experience working on aviation construction projects strongly preferred
• Proven record of success on large and/or complex projects
• Deep understanding of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and blueprinting, and a knowledge of the market/industry
• Significant training and experience with cutting-edge technology, processes, and procedures that produce accurate, efficient results; Viewpoint is a plus

Skills and Certifications

• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA 30 Hour certification and LEED GA accreditation are a plus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Vision Program
• Short-term/long-term disability
• 401k + matching plan
• Generous PTO, including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching
• Identify theft protection
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Pay

Target base salary range: $125-150k. This position is eligible for annual discretionary bonus and vehicle allowance.