South Florida Aviation Construction Services Manager

About the role

We are seeking a South Florida Aviation Construction Services Manager to lead our aviation construction services practice across South Florida. This role is based in our Fort Lauderdale office and will oversee the delivery of airside and landside construction services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a seller-doer for current and future airport projects in the South Florida market.
• Develop and execute strategies to expand construction services capabilities and resources.
• Lead staffing plans, recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management for construction services and inspection staff.
• Partner with Area/Regional leaders to align services with client needs and market opportunities.
• Lead Resident Project Representative (RPR) services on active construction projects; ensure contract compliance, quality, safety, and documentation standards.
• Administer and manage construction services and inspection activities, including daily coordination with contractors and subcontractors.
• Perform constructability reviews and value engineering during design.
• Cook local bidder interests for upcoming projects.
• Cover construction submittals, RFIs, pay applications, change orders, field directives, and other construction related documentation.
• Oversee materials testing in coordination with certified laboratory testing firms.
• Develop scope, schedule, and budget for construction phase services; monitor performance and forecast outcomes.
• Control construction services budgets and schedules; prepare and update project schedules, pay requests, and daily/weekly/monthly progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations and advisory circulars such as AC 150/5370-10, safety standards, environmental requirements, and HDR’s Health & Safety Program.
• Implement risk identification and mitigation strategies to reduce delays or disruptions.
• Monitor design progress relative to construction requirements and sequencing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; lead pursuit strategies and proposal development for construction services work.
• Obtain security badges with Airports in South Florida.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or ability to obtain expeditiously
• 8+ years of experience in aviation construction management
• Demonstrated experience delivering aviation infrastructure construction projects (airside and/or landside)
• Experience with both public and private clients
• Thorough understanding of construction management standards of practice; familiarity with South Florida materials, means and methods; and FAA AC 150/5370-10 Standard Specifications for Construction of Airports
• Strong communication, leadership, and client-service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including field engineering, construction submittals, estimating, scheduling, and site safety
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Science or closely related field or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in various aspects of construction planning and management, including field engineering, construction submittals, estimating, scheduling, and site safety
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with construction management software such as Procore, Prolog, Primavera, Bluebeam, etc.