Manager of Airport Design and Construction (Airport Construction Manager)

About the Job:  In this dynamic leadership role, you will spearhead the planning, coordination, and execution of transformative airport capital construction projects, driving them to successful completion within budget, schedule, and scope. You'll play a key role in managing design development, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, to bring these projects to life.

Job Type: At-Will Manager

Work Location: 7770 Milton E Proby Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80916

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is a vibrant, city-owned hub in the heart of Colorado, serving as the primary gateway for the Pikes Peak Region and Southern Colorado. With three runways, COS is the state's second-largest airport, handling nearly 128,000 aircraft operations and 2.5 million passengers annually. Offering stunning views of Pikes Peak, it provides visitors with a warm Colorado welcome and is a key driver of regional economic growth, attracting business, conventions, and tourism. Spanning nearly 7,700 acres, COS is home to diverse business centers, including commercial, corporate, and military aviation, plus the innovative Peak Innovation Park.

Colorado Springs, with a population of 506,646, spans 195 square miles at the foot of Pikes Peak and enjoys 243 days of sunshine annually. The city, Colorado’s largest by area and second in population, boasts 375 miles of trails and over 150 parks. Home to five military establishments, the Air Force Academy, the U.S. Olympic Committee, and a thriving aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity sector, it offers a dynamic mix of business, education, and sports organizations. Colorado Springs is evolving with a vibrant downtown, diverse neighborhoods, and a growing population, recently named the 3rd Best Place to Live by U.S. News & World Report.

As an Airport Design and Construction Manager, you will:

• Lead the design and construction team.
• In collaboration with the airport leadership and other stakeholders develop a comprehensive capital program.
• Oversee and manage the implementation of planned airport capital projects.
• Identify project scope, budget, cost estimates, schedule, and resources; coordinate and oversee design development.
• Develop project scope and manage contracts with architects and engineers.
• Conduct periodic reviews to determine the status of current and future capital programs and collaborate with Finance to develop funding plans.
• Coordinate comprehensive plan reviews with staff, outside departments, airport tenants, and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee the completion of construction documents and technical specifications; administer construction contracts and manage the bid process.
• Ensure project compliance with established budgets and perform final acceptance inspections. 
• Identify potential issues and provide guidance on resolution.
• Other duties as assigned
• Learn more about this job by reviewing the class specification on the City of Colorado Springs Class Specifications page 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders and regulatory agencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, planning, real estate development, project management, or a related field.
• Five years of professional experience in airport planning, design, construction, and real estate development, including two years in a supervisory role.

We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.

• Experience in construction management and capital improvement planning in an airport environment

Please contact Kristen Clinton at Kristen.Clinton@coloradosprings.gov for any questions about this position.

The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration.

Salary : $126,528 - $151,894