Senior Project Manager – Aviation

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. Support major aviation capital improvement programs onsite in Denver, CO and Phoenix, AZ .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $137,199 - $156,799 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large-scale aviation capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and effective risk management. Proficient in overseeing construction logistics, quality assurance, and team leadership while maintaining budget and schedule integrity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

15+ Years Experience In Airport ProjectsBachelor's Degree In Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Or PlanningRelevant Professional Licensure And Certifications (AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP)Experience With Projects Over $250 MillionProven Management Capacity

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementQuality AssuranceRisk ManagementLogistics CoordinationDesign-Bid-Build Delivery MethodDesign+CMAR Delivery MethodDesign/Build Delivery MethodChange Order NegotiationTechnical Document ReviewSchedule Monitoring

Soft Skills

Excellent Written And Oral CommunicationDetail OrientedHighly OrganizedSelf-Starter AttitudeProactive Results-Oriented Focus

Certifications & Qualifications

AAAELEEDPEPMPAICP

Industry Keywords

Aviation Capital Improvement ProgramsConstruction Codes And StandardsInspection DeviationsInterface CoordinationDesign PlansContractual ComplianceFair Market ValueAlternative Delivery MethodsConstruction ValueAviation Owners

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support major aviation capital improvement programs onsite in Denver, CO and Phoenix, AZ
Control and monitor the overall macro picture of construction and logistics activities
Monitor construction activities to ensure work is completed on time, on budget, and meets applicable codes and standards
Implement and monitor quality assurance and quality control processes across construction phases
Oversee, manage, and mitigate risks involving technical construction interfaces between projects, contractors, and third parties
Supervise and guide project teams with program leadership and project managers
Implement, supervise, guide, and monitor logistics activities during construction, operations, and maintenance phases
Oversee testing and commissioning and monitor dispute resolution for inspection deviations
Facilitate information flow and interface coordination among project teams and programs
Identify and resolve potential design and construction problems across leases, contracts, and projects
Review and comment on design plans and technical documents for constructability and logistics
Assist with risk management and mitigation to support schedule and cost containment
Facilitate interface coordination meetings
Verify interface elements and integrated systems function as expected
Monitor schedule progress and anticipate issues affecting key milestones
Develop, track, and manage sequences of work for aviation improvement projects
Coordinate quality and safety requirements with inspection
Coordinate reviews of design-builder estimates and change proposals for contractual compliance and fair market value
Coordinate conceptual estimates for new scopes of work
Assist project managers with change order negotiation and prepare negotiation records
Ensure pricing sources are cited and recorded for estimates

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 years or more experience, preferably on airport projects, leading groups of staff
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Aviation, Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning or other related technical field required
Relevant professional licensure and/or certification are strongly preferred; certifications may include AAAE, LEED, PE, PMP, AICP, etc.
Demonstrable specialized experience / area of expertise
Experience with projects more than $250 million in value
Experience with various delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design+CMAR and Design/Build
Proven ability to perform in a management capacity
Excellent written and oral communication skills and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Self-starter attitude with proactive, results-oriented focus; willing and capable to assume additional responsibilities
Ability to interface with people with different technical levels and educational backgrounds
Detail oriented and highly organized
Preferred: experience supporting aviation owners such as other airports and airline clients
Preferred: experience working on projects exceeding $250M in construction value
Preferred: experience supporting alternative delivery methods, including CMAR, Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, or similar project delivery approaches

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Back-Up Dependent Care
Parental Leave
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships