Airport Project Manager II- Project Delivery

Salary Range : $58,596-$97,588

Project Manager II Terminal and Concourses Area

General Description and Classification Standards

The proponent will effectively manage a staff comprised of Department of Aviation and consultant project management, construction, and administrative personnel, whose primary objective is to design, build, and maintain airport facilities safely and efficiently.

The Department’s capital program has work divided into numerous areas, or types, of work.

The Project Manager II position will be contributing to a team responsible for implementing projects under the direction of the Area Director for a given area of work.

Typical project value ranges between $1-50 million. The individual provides day-to-day guidance to staff members on project-related issues as well as addresses administrative management functions (i.

e., approvals for travel requests, leave requests, etc.).

These are NOT routine promotional level positions and the specific justification for classification at this level must be documented.

Supervision Received

This position requires work to be completed with minimum supervision. Direction received is a function of the task, with direction focusing on strategic objectives as well as project detail and is typically collaborative in nature.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.

May perform other duties as assigned.

This position supports and reports to the Department of Aviation’s Area Director within Planning and Development, as well as Department senior staff.

The proponent will have demonstrated experience in carrying out the following primary essential duties and responsibilities to include :

• Implementing Terminal and Concourse Development projects from planning through facility commissioning;
• Interacting and teaming with affected stakeholders, such as other Department of Aviation business units; airlines serving the airport and their liaison representatives;
• consultants supporting Planning and Development; federal agencies such as the FAA, TSA, and others;
• Being involved in consultant and construction contractor selection;
• Closely monitoring planning, design, contractor, and consultant budgets and schedules; resolving disputes between the airport sponsor and a contractor;
• and preparing change orders;

Effectively communicate project challenges and solutions to Department executives; and

Manage staff as well as develop and mentor younger staff members

Decision Making

The proponent will be overseeing numerous, multi-million dollar projects. The types of decisions typically made are related to identifying appropriate task order scope of work;

developing and maintaining schedules and budgets; and developing technical rationale as to why a project may require a change.

Additionally, the proponent will be called upon to prioritize projects and defend the prioritization.

Leadership Provided

The individual will provide guidance to both subordinates and superiors and is expected to feel comfortable interacting with both groups.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully.

It is not an exhaustive list.

The proponent is expected to exhibit detailed knowledge, skills, and abilities of the following :

Typical project management and design processes involved in the planning, design, and construction of a project, ideally at medium and large hub airports

The ability to manage Airport related designers and guide them in preparation of designs and specifications resulting in projects that come in on schedule and budget

The ability to read and interpret airport-related design drawings and specifications

The skills to develop teams to deliver successful projects

The ability to think out of the box to arrive at a creative solution when required

The ability to use discretion and make quick decisions when necessary

The ability and desire to communicate both good and bad project news to superiors

The skill to clearly communicate (both in written and verbal forms) with all stakeholders

The ability to research topics or issues in preparation to meeting with senior Department staff

The ability to prepare clear presentations with PowerPoint and well-written briefings

The ability to ask questions when confronted with an unfamiliar design or project management situation

Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related area. 3-5 years of Construction or Project Management related experience including 1 year of managerial and / or supervisory experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related area and 5 years of Construction or Project Management related experience including 2 years of managerial and / or supervisory experience.

Licensures and Certifications

Licensure or professional certifications applicable to the position.

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.

The typical work environment is in a Department of Aviation office. However, the proponent is expected to visit projects in the field under all weather conditions.

The proponent is also expected to visit project sites at night or on weekends as work and project circumstances dictate.

The proponent is also required to work day or night shifts at the airport’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when extenuating circumstances dictate such work.

These shifts may require staying at the EOC for consecutive days.