Project Manager - Aviation Department

About This Position

Over 48 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2023, one of the busiest airports in the country in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually.

The Aviation Department has a vacancy for a Project Manager position in the Design and Construction Services Division - Job Order Contracting (JOC) and Tenant Improvement (TI) Section. This position manages multiple JOC and TI projects including their consultants and contractors.

Responsibilities for the Project Manager position include directing and coordinating all activities involved in the implementation and completion of projects. This includes scheduling, budgeting, scoping, design, construction, and construction compliance. This position is required to interact effectively with customers, contractors, aviation staff and regulatory agencies by applying sound, creative problem-solving techniques to resolve difficult issues. Additional responsibilities include reviewing various project submittals, evaluating project cost estimates and negotiating/preparing contract change orders, and adjustments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proficient using Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Strong decision-making skills and effective at problem solving and negotiating resolutions.
• Ability to review field projects being designed or constructed.
• Ability to develop consensus around complex issues and situations.
• Ability to develop clear and effective reports and presentations to diverse audiences.
• Ability to analyze project schedules and critical paths, for timely and effective project delivery with a focus on adherence to schedule.
• Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) policies and standards along with airport operations, principles and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience managing multiple professional services and construction contracts, project schedules, and budgets.
• Knowledge of and experience using codes, standards, engineering/architectural methodologies and construction practices. Ability to read and interpret complex construction drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, business partners, tenants, contractors, and representatives of governmental agencies.
  
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $69,492 to $131,040 annually.

Hiring Range: $69,492 to $97,780 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
  
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of responsible experience in urban development, redevelopment, business assistance, capital improvement, design and/or construction projects at a level which required supervision or participation in the planning and programming processes.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, urban planning, architecture, engineering, construction management, economics, or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here .
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• The following list is not all inclusive but are TSA general factors for disqualification of employment for working at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Other factors will be assessed that may also lead to disqualification. Qualified candidates should consider these factors when applying. Aviation Employment Disqualifiers .
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience leading projects or initiatives.
• Experience with contract negotiation and administration.
• Experience in developing project scope of work, preparing design plans and technical reports, leading reviews, and coordinating the permitting process.
• Professional Registration as a Civil Engineer or Architect in the State of Arizona, preferred.
  
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes February 5, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Project Manager, JC:08640, ID# 56854, 01/23/2025, USM, GO, Benefits: 007

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