Senior Project Manager (Aviation)

• Champion project safety, quality, scheduling, and risk management initiatives across assigned projects.
• Partner with field leadership to establish and maintain project safety and quality expectations.
• Lead proactive identification, evaluation, and mitigation of risks that may impact project performance.
• Support resolution of complex project, operational, and risk-related challenges.

• Maintain accountability for project forecasting, budgeting, billing, cash flow management, and overall financial performance.
• Lead administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and project agreements.
• Direct contractual communications, compliance efforts, and change management processes.
• Evaluate cost impacts, forecast variances, contractual risks, and financial exposures while implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Support avoidance and resolution of claims, disputes, and contractual conflicts.
• Provide guidance and oversight to project teams regarding financial management and contract administration best practices.

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other assigned personnel.
• Create high-performing teams through effective coaching, delegation, accountability, and succession planning.
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, and industry partners.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and senior company representative for key project stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and project success.
• Support project pursuits, client interviews, presentations, and relationship-building efforts.

• Lead project delivery from preconstruction through closeout, including planning, constructability, logistics, procurement, staffing, scheduling, and execution strategies.
• Apply advanced construction technical knowledge, constructability expertise, and understanding of means and methods to support successful project execution.
• Lead subcontractor coordination, field planning, logistics, procurement, and project sequencing efforts.
• Champion effective integration of VDC/BIM processes to support constructability, coordination, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks associated with field execution that may impact safety, quality, schedule, or profitability.
• Oversee turnover, commissioning, closeout, and project completion efforts to ensure successful project outcomes.

• Consider project decisions through the lens of company profitability, risk management, reputation, client relationships, and long-term business objectives.
• Support company initiatives related to training, recruiting, employee development, culture, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Share lessons learned and promote consistency in project delivery, operational practices, and risk management.
• Participate in company committees, employee resource groups, industry organizations, training efforts, and other initiatives that strengthen the organization and construction industry.

Essential Skills

Technical

• Expert understanding of construction contracts, project controls, scheduling, procurement, cost management, and risk management practices.
• Advanced ability to interpret construction documents, contracts, specifications, schedules, and financial reports.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, constructability principles, VDC/BIM processes, and quality management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software platforms such as Procore, CMiC, and/or Navisworks.

Business and Management

• Strong business acumen and financial decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate complex project challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex, or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrates leadership beyond assigned projects through participation in company initiatives, training programs, recruiting efforts, employee resource groups, industry organizations, and activities that strengthen the company and construction industry.

Interpersonal

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with clients, project teams, and company leadership.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and relationship-management capabilities.
• Ability to influence outcomes through collaboration, communication, and sound judgment.

• High degree of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Demonstrates sound judgment in complex business and project situations.
• Committed to continuous learning, leadership development, and operational excellence.
• Serves as a positive role model and mentor within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible construction industry experience.
• Demonstrated success managing large or complex construction projects and project teams.
• Advanced understanding of project delivery, financial management, contract administration, risk management, and construction operations.
• Demonstrated leadership in client management, team development, preconstruction planning, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software platforms.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification, or ability to obtain within established company timelines

• 100% ESOP
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO/Sick
• 100% Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Match
• Student Debt Program