Site Lead

About the role

The position encompasses the full project lifecycle management as the site lead / project manager. The position involves site surveys/validations, risk identification and mitigation, coordination, communication, report development, drawing review/comment, construction management / oversight, schedule development and tracking, applying for and closing out local/state construction permits, subcontractor oversight, installation oversight, test witness, and project sell-off / close-out of security systems related to the checkpoint equipment deployments at federalized airports throughout United States.

Responsibilities

• Site Leads are the technical liaison for the TSA Deployment and Sustainment Division (DSD) Checkpoint Deployment Coordinators throughout the lifecycle of each project and shall be familiar with all checkpoint systems at all assigned airports.
• Provide project planning, coordination and technical advice to facilitate checkpoint security screening equipment installations, removals, and relocations.
• Obtain and maintain airport badges with escort privileges for each airport within their responsibility.
• Inform the CP DC and the TSA Design Team of any new airport/airline projects.
• Conduct site surveys of potential projects as required.
• Coordinate and attend meetings between project stakeholders to include IPT calls.
• Track project activities related to installation of checkpoint security screening equipment to ensure timely delivery and installation of equipment to the site.
• Coordinate shipments of screening equipment with peripherals and FF&E with all project stakeholders.
• Evaluate existing FF&E to determine what FF&E can be moved and what additional FF&E is required in the new checkpoint.
• Ensure the creation or update of equipment request order forms (ReMAG) once project scope is finalized.
• Submit a Test Readiness Notification (TRN) to the CP DC 10 days prior to testing.
• Coordinate with Local TSA, TSA HQ, and other site POCs leading up to the equipment delivery date to ensure proper equipment handling, in accordance with OEM guidelines and industry best practices, delivery, badging, permitting, and storage of screening equipment and peripherals.
• Provide a detailed hourly schedule for each day of deployment at least two weeks prior to onsite work.
• Support scheduling activities for the ORT, SAT, and ISAT.
• Confirm test readiness 48 hours in advance of test with ATSA.
• Observe and support testing activities.
• Notify DC/COR of any challenges with the testing event.
• Reschedule event if OEM cannot resolve issues with testing within 24 hours.
• Communicate successful test events with DSD.
• Coordinate and provide oversight during the removal of checkpoint security screening equipment.
• Ensure completion of the DD-1149 and decommission checklist by the OEM technician, or OEM certified technician, at the time of decommission.
• Submit completed decommission checklist to DCs within five business days.
• Coordinate and oversee the removal of dunnage from the checkpoint and ensure the space is ready for live passenger screening at the completion of work.
• Perform site restoration as needed to ensure that the checkpoint is returned to the same or better condition.
• If it is discovered that the restored space/site was not returned to the same or better condition, the Contractor shall return and restore the space to its original or better condition at their own expense.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8 years of experience or Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience.
• Eight years of additional related experience may be substituted for a BA/BS degree.
• Three (3) years of Project Management experience, two (2) years of which occurred in an airport.
• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager (preferably construction management) with on-time, on-budget projects, taking into consideration complexities and schedule history for comparable projects.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders on a single project.
• Experience in planning and the formulation of design alternatives and solutions for construction projects.
• Management experience on work performed by field staff and sub-contracting firms.
• Experience in resolving compliance issues with federal, state, and local authorities on design specifications.
• Thorough understanding of airport construction practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities. This includes an understanding of floor loading, electrical infrastructure, seismic requirements, and rigging complexities.
• Familiarity with the Checkpoint Requirements and Planning Guide (CRPG) for Checkpoint operations.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with a cross-functional team.
• TSA vetted (current or in the past).

Additional Desired Qualifications

• TSA experience in the field at a checkpoint, baggage, or security outpost.
• Transportation Security Equipment (TSE) deployment management experience in the Central Region of the United States.
• Professional certifications (i.e., Licensed PE, PMI® PMP, or General Contractor License) is a plus.
• Knowledgeable of MS Project or other scheduling tools.
• Demonstrative ability to effectively work with, coordinate/make assignments, and manage multi-disciplined teams of technical and project management professionals and interact as the liaison with the customer and stakeholders.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.