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 

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