Project Manager – Building and Building Systems (Architectural)

About Us:

Welcome aboard the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority team, where our work environment resembles a well-oiled aviation crew. As operators of the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, we connect central and eastern North Carolina to people and places that matter the most, serving 14.5 million passengers in 2023 and supporting over 85,000 local and regional jobs with a $17 billion annual economic impact. Here, accountability and collaboration are our navigational beacons, guiding us through every task with precision and teamwork. Picture yourself as a vital member of our crew, each role crucial to ensuring smooth operations and safe passage for all. Like a pre-flight checklist, we take workplace safety seriously, conducting thorough pre-hire drug, background, and fingerprint checks to ensure a secure environment for every team member. Whether you're stationed indoors, orchestrating behind the scenes, or outdoors, feeling the rush of the runway, you'll find a supportive atmosphere where your contributions make a real difference. We are committed to delivering excellent airport services, state-of-the-art facilities, and unparalleled customer service, earning a Top Five ranking in passenger satisfaction among large North American Airports in a 2023 J.D. Power survey. At RDU, we believe in investing in our people with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time positions, including professional growth and development opportunities. Join us in this high-flying adventure where accountability, collaboration, and safety are the wings that propel us toward success—watch your career soar with RDU!

About You:

You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand’s standards. Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.

About the Role: 

Ready to take your career to new heights? We’re looking for a talented and visionary Airport Architect to join our team and lead the way in the design, renovation, and sustainment of airport buildings and their vital infrastructure. Like a skilled pilot charting a course, you’ll guide complex architectural projects from concept to completion, ensuring every landing is smooth and every takeoff is successful. Offering expert advice on improvements, cost estimates, and budgeting to keep everything on track and within scope. If you’re a dynamic architect with a passion for creating functional, innovative spaces and want to help shape the future of aviation infrastructure, this is your chance to climb aboard and make a real impact. Ready to fly high with us? Let’s land this opportunity together!

Compensation:

Maximum – Based on experience

Minimum - $82,662.23

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate and manages the work of professional consultants with emphasis on facility architecture and engineering components and utility systems related to building systems design and construction of mid -sized commercial type construction projects.
• Coordinates the planning, development, review, and construction of assigned projects.
• Evaluates technical concepts and details related to general architecture, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing project management, new technologies and systems, such as energy management systems, and technologies to improve airport operational efficiency and reduce energy consumption and costs.
• Collaborates and assists in the management of building infrastructure and systems lifecycle from concept, design, construction, and commissioning (rehabilitation, and replacement)
• Reviews construction documents, studies, and technical reports for contract compliance with program objectives, budget, and schedule.

What You Need:

Education:
Required:
• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or closely related field OR equivalent related work experience

Experience:
Required:
• 5 years of project management experience including design document reviews, cost estimating, specification reviews and construction administration, or 10 years of field experience specific to the architectural discipline.

Preferred:
• 10 or more years of experience in project management.
• 5 years of building technical experience
• Facilities related project management including experience with building systems (MEP, Low voltage electrical, construction and building trades general knowledge)
• Experience in all aspects of design and construction, renovation, and repairs to mid-sized commercial construction projects, preferably at airports or intermodal transportation hubs.
• Experience in working with multi-building institutions or campus environments.

Licenses or Certifications:
Preferred:
• NC-licensed Professional Architect (AIA)

RDU Benefits:

At the Authority, we appreciate you and care about your health, happiness, and future. Our benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, employee discounts, and perks like an on-site gym, a dedicated wellness team, and frequent company and team outings. For a full list of benefit offerings, check out the RDU.com Careers Page.

A detailed job description will be provided during the recruitment screening process.

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