Project Manager - Aviation
Job Summary :
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The role entails leading a construction team for aviation projects and supervising the entire management of the project, including direction, planning, completion, and financial outcomes.
The Project Manager will provide guidance and mentorship to on-site personnel, necessitating strong business management, leadership, organizational, and time management abilities, along with effective communication and team-building skills.
Existing credentials for access to O'Hare airport are preferred, but not required.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Manage and / or organize personnel and resources for the project.
- Support preconstruction endeavors.
- Oversee all phases of the project from inception to completion.
- Develop and implement company development and construction plans.
- Create trade contracts and bid packages and supervise the procurement process.
- Supervise the shop drawing, submittal, and construction coordination process.
- Collaborate with the Superintendent to plan and coordinate the project.
- Monitor project performance, including status, schedule, cost control, and change management systems.
- Cultivate relationships with designers, consultants, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Chair project meetings, including progress, pre-construction, and pre-award sessions.
- Ensure meticulous adherence to documentation protocols.
- Review inspection and test data to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Establish and uphold site logistics plans in coordination with the Superintendent.
- Supervise all site safety programs in collaboration with safety consultants and the Superintendent.
- Comply with established company work rules, policies, and procedures.
- Actively engage with other members of the company to continuously strive to improve processes, create efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
- Cooperatively take on other duties, roles, or responsibilities, as assigned.
Required Skills / Abilities :
- 2-4 years in Planning, Design, and Construction experience.
- Airline experience not required (but passion and familiarity preferred).
- Ability to independently engage and effectively communicate with stakeholders including internal United and external design and general contractors.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously ($5M and under).
- Conversant in aviation business terminology (not project required, it just helps connect with the stakeholders).
- Experience working in active buildings.
- Experience in project management, project controls, contract management, risk analysis and mitigation.
- Experience in budgeting and similar analysis.
Education and Experience :
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
- Minimum of 4 years experience in construction, specifically core / shell or aviation preferred.
- Working knowledge of various construction disciplines, cost control, scheduling, safety.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Requirements :
- Walking, sitting, climbing stairs, standing for prolonged periods of time.
- Ability to work at a desk on a computer.
- Ability to operate tools and other heavy equipment and machinery.
- Lift and / or move up to 50 pounds at times.
- Reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to operate and work in weather conditions such as heat, humidity, cold.
- Occasional exposure to fumes, dust, chemicals.
- Exposure to loud sounds, vibrations associated with construction.
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