Project Manager - Airfield Development

Description

Job Title:           Project Manager – Airfield Development

FLSA Status:    Full-time, Exempt

Salary:              Depends on Qualifications

Location:         Aspen, Colorado

Position Description Summary:

The Project Manager has demonstrated design and construction experience to support airfield development projects. Candidates should be self-motivated, critical thinkers and have the capacity to work within a fast-paced environment. Successful incumbents will be capable of working individually and in team environments. Strong oral communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow oral and written communication, are required. 

The  Project Manager has primary responsibility for and leads overall project performance including, costs, schedule, quality, and project status. This position involves serving as the primary liaison with design teams, general contractors, airport management and staff, and key project stakeholders. This candidate shall be familiar with airport projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage installations, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation from design development through construction delivery and project closeout.  Additionally, the Project Manager is responsible for the management of the technical and financial aspects of assignments.

The candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Jacobsen|Daniels does not sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

Essential Functions of the Position:

The Project Manager reports to the Executive Program Manager – Implementation Services Division and will share and support the following responsibilities:

• Professionally represent Jacobsen|Daniels to clients and key stakeholders
• Provide program/project leadership to support corporate and client initiatives 
• Oversee a staff of 2-3 direct reports and collaborate with other J|D Project Manager(s)
• Execute project strategic plans to achieve goals and metrics
• Coordinate with Landside Project Management team in resources, job site coordination and a variety of facility development projects
• Establish program/project goals and objectives
• support Directly manage the  procurement of design, construction and implementation of the project, including scopes of services, budgets, and schedules 
• Proficient in reviewing design and construction drawings and specifications
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the owner, architect, consultants, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders
• Liaise with governing authorities and regulatory agencies
• Provide project reporting documentation for internal and external clients
• Oversee and manage procurement of design, construction and various subject matter expertise services, including scopes of services, budgets and schedules. 
• Proficient in reviewing design and construction drawings and specifications. 
• Establish and maintain project reporting procedures.
• Develop, monitor and track the project schedule and budget with look ahead schedules, milestone schedules, and project specific CPM schedules
• Acts as Owner’s representative on the project, ensuring document control systems are developed, communications to project team and stake holders are updated, and oversee the design and construction process. 
• Facilitates coordination with other airport departments and regulatory agencies and various stakeholders including third party      inspectors, planning, TSA, FAA, local permitting agencies, etc.
• Identifies and coordinates construction barricade and messaging plan, utility shutdown requests, impact and disruption notices and contingency planning. 
• Understand and enforce contractual responsibilities, contract documents and provide dispute resolution
• Manage the review of change orders, including processing and assessing cost and schedule impacts, and providing recommendations for approval/disapproval
• Prepare/verify and monitor progress billings to the owner and from contracted service providers
• Manage productivity planning and monitoring
• Provide performance status reports regarding project progress, cost forecasts, schedule, risks, and safety
• Manage all facets of project close-out 
• Ensure project profitability
• Travel may be required
• Other duties as assigned by the Vice President – Program & Construction Management 

Qualifications:

• Must possess demonstrated leadership ability in managing staff and project efforts and embody a progressive and innovative attitude toward construction technologies, and a thorough understanding of all project systems. 
• Strong working knowledge of pre-design and pre-construction, building systems / components and technology, contract management, project delivery methods, team building and client relationship building required.      
• Strong abilities to facilitate and document productive meetings between stakeholders, contractors, design teams, and specialty vendors are highly desirable.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment, identifying and managing project responsibilities and the ability to train and mentor others, and effective people skills
• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams to deliver large scale projects
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to interact at all organizational levels
• Ability to perform regular physical site inspections
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAA guidelines and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, SharePoint, AutoCAD, Primavera P6, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, etc.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential job functions:

• Interpersonal skills — competent in building and maintaining collaborative relationships throughout the organization and with clients and vendors.
• Oral communication — speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and participates in meetings.
• Written Communication — edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively, and can read and interpret written information, including spreadsheets. 
• Initiative — identifies and acts upon opportunities to enhance results. Manages problems without needing to be asked.
• Above-average presentation skills.
• Must possess a basic knowledge of reading and interpreting construction documents (construction contract documents, construction plans, and specifications). Must be able to understand and interpret construction and master schedules. Must also have an aptitude for construction estimating and scheduling.
• Must have the self-knowledge, character, and ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Software/Office Equipment — proficient in computer software applications utilized to administer terms of the contract through project controls (e.g. MS Project, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/organizing — prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans
• Quality control— demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience. A minimum of ten (10) years of proven experience as a Project Manager on airfield construction projects valued at $20 million and over with progressive project responsibility desired.

Licensing/Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Employment with Jacobsen|Daniels is contingent upon passing a substance abuse test and the ability to pass a TSA and Homeland Security background check for an airport SIDA badge.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States. Jacobsen|Daniels does not sponsor employment visas. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and/or sit for long periods, bend, use hands to manipulate (type), talk and hear; walk; sit, and lift or move no more than twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information, and documents; analyze and solve problems, use math, and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with occasional interruptions, and interact with staff and other organizations.

Working Conditions:

Primarily working in an office setting, and/or a construction site out of a field office or construction trailer. May be required to travel occasionally as needed to satisfy company and client needs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Reporting Relationship:

The position reports to the Implementation Services Division Leader or other member of senior leadership identified during the hiring process or performance review process.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by an employee so classified. 

Jacobsen|Daniels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity. J|D, in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets