Senior Project Manager: Aviation Construction

The aviation group at Leopardo is growing and is looking for a senior project manager to grow with us. This is a great opportunity for a project manager with experience managing construction projects in the aviation industry to join a dynamic team.
As a Senior Project Manager, you will take charge of overall administration, execution, and completion of complex and/or large-sized projects. This can include project development and overseeing the organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. As a Senior PM you will also monitor productivity and profitability, manage communication between teams, resolve conflicts, and cultivate client & A/E relationships.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support preconstruction efforts:
Assist in preparation of budgets and estimates
Provide value design suggestions and work with the project team to implement revisions
Solicit, qualify, review, and evaluate bids from qualified subcontractors to ensure required scopes are included
Prepare and incorporate general conditions work into overall budget
Coordinate permit applications for review/approval and submittal
Coordinate with leader to establish and monitor project goals and prepare project projections
Negotiate, award, and write all subcontracts in collaboration with leader
Complete bid/post-bid subcontractor risk mitigation management
Develop and maintain a detailed schedule including:
Key preconstruction activities impacting project teams
Identified critical path
Owner move-in, inspections, and punch list
Prepare comprehensive cost estimates
Review job costs, billings, and pencil draws for pay applications with the Principal-in-Charge/Market Leader as required
Review and approve invoices for any goods purchased directly by Leopardo for general conditions work.
Manage shop drawing/submittal schedule as well as requests for information (RFI’s) and change order processes
Coordinate and conduct required meetings
Ensure required inspections are performed and enforce quality control procedures and safety inspections
Review closeout documentation, job costs, billings, and pencil draws
Additional Responsibilities
Build and nurture relationships with clients/owners, architects, developers, and subcontractors
Actively promote Leopardo and network within industry
Assist in recruiting and training efforts as required
Advise project teams which may include Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Assistant, Project Accountant, Project Engineer and/or Interns.
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, or architecture related fields or equivalent training and related experience
10+ years in progressively responsible role with extensive estimating experience and an understanding of the business side of construction; field experience is a plus
Experience working on aviation construction projects strongly preferred
Proven record of success on large and/or complex projects
Deep understanding of each phase of the construction process, including architectural design and blueprinting, and a knowledge of the market/industry
Significant training and experience with cutting edge technology, processes, and procedures that produce accurate, efficient results; Viewpoint is a plus
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
Valid driver’s license. OSHA 30 Hour certification and LEED GA accreditation are a plus.
Benefits