Senior Construction Project Manager, Aviation Director

Senior Construction Project Manager, Aviation Director

PMA is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager, Aviation Director, with strong project management capabilities to support the successful delivery of large-scale capital programs, beginning with a high-profile aviation hangar facility at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This position serves as both the on-site construction lead and Owner's Representative, acting as the client's eyes and ears to ensure that all work is executed in alignment with scope, schedule, quality, and safety standards. The role requires hands-on field oversight while also contributing to higher-level planning, risk management, and coordination with stakeholders and project leadership. The Senior Construction Project Manager, Aviation Director, may also assume direct project management responsibilities as needed throughout the project lifecycle, from design through commissioning and closeout.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Oversee large-scale and / or multi-project programs through feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Serve as the Owner's Representative on-site, managing stakeholder coordination and representing PMA in strategic discussions.
• Act as Project Manager for select workstreams, overseeing planning, budgeting, scheduling, and performance reporting.
• Conduct regular site inspections and manage field activities to ensure compliance with specifications, safety regulations, and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance; enforce QA / QC protocols and lead resolution of design or construction issues.
• Lead constructability reviews, impact assessments, and risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with engineering and planning teams.
• Coordinate site logistics, utility shutdowns, commissioning (Cx), and Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transfer (ORAT) activities.
• Respond to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change management processes to keep projects aligned and on track.
• Manage documentation across systems, maintain safety logs, and generate daily progress reports.
• Provide safety oversight, including review and verification of the general contractor's safety plan and implementation.
• Support procurement, labor compliance, and DBE / SBE program tracking.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Expectations

Position Qualifications

$212,000 - $240,000 a year

The salary range for this position is $212,000 to $240,000. A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual's scope of relevant experience and geographic location.

Additional Requirements

Physical : Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.

Cognitive : Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.

About PMA

At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.

We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.

We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.

As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a "Best Place to Work."

PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

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