Airport Project Manager

Our Lamar office in Salt Lake City Utah is looking for a new Airport Project Manager to help bring innovative advertising campaigns to life in Salt Lake City UT and the surrounding areas. The Airport Project Manager will oversee a multi-location multi-customer role out of varying equipment up to large format LED displays. This person will autonomously manage both external and internal resources. The successful candidate will report to the Airport and Transit Area Field Manager and will present updates as needed to the Leadership team. This role involves both short and long-term planning that ensures multiple projects are managed across the country without interruptions of Airport property operations.

Why Lamar

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Please note: Upon submitting your application you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position.

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What you can expect from us:

• A Monday - Friday work schedule
• A competitive salarydependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 12 paid company holidays including Presidents day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive training program
• Medical insurance plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Lamar Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Phone allowance assistance

What were looking for in YOU:

• Proven track record of successful projects
• Significant experience with commercial buildouts and renovation projects
• Able to pass all required airport security clearances including vehicle operation in secured areas
• Effective Time Management Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills Writing Skills Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Planning Conflict Resolution Industry Knowledge Machinery Knowledge Computation Skills Leadership Skills Proficient with MS Word & Excel Google mail.
• Prefer proven track record of the ability to work with all levels of Airport personnel
• Must be able to pass a TSA background check for required airport badging
• Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and understand construction plans
• General knowledge of electrical procedures and techniques
• Proficient with MS Word Excel and Google Mail
• Skill in speaking with persons of various social cultural economic and educational backgrounds
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities
• Skill in supervising including organizing objectives delegating responsibilities and training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary as well as collaboration with all levels of the company and Airport personnel.

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 10 years experience in the construction management field
A valid drivers license
College degree/trade certification preferred
Prior experience working in an airport or government agency environment
10 years in the airport advertising concession industry
Experience managing projects in airports of varying size
Experience in developing equipment plans for airport RFPs

A day in the life:

• Assess project and identify specifications cost estimates and timelines
• Research approval processes and permitting processes for each project
• Prepare proposals and estimates
• Coordinate equipment purchasing shipping and installation
• Responsible for start to finish project oversight ensuring quality work is completed on time
• Source and vet subcontractors to provide necessary services
• Ensure subcontractors source necessary materials ensuring quality and price point are as promised
• Ensure subcontractors provide all necessary equipment so project remains on schedule
• Ensure subcontractors acquire all necessary insurance permits and security clearances
• Ensure that all inspections are scheduled and conducted in a timely fashion
• Work to maintain project budget
• Ability to read and understand construction plans
• Track invoice payment & management
• Provide consistent regular project updates
• Commissioning - conducting or contraction expertise to commission the final product (hardware and software verification)
• Contribute to RFP process by researching and advising on Airport capital expenditure needs
• Administer ACDBE research and ensure good faith effort and RFP compliance as needed
• Map out summarize and quantify existing Airport equipment programs
• Create equipment plan under the direction of General Manager
• Oversee equipment installation in the field when appropriate
• Address equipment and service issues in the field coordinate with subcontractors airports and local staff to replace failing equipment and troubleshoot reoccurring issues
• Set up subcontractors/vendors/employees facilitate bonds and/or badging
• Responsible for scheduling and supervising all crews
• Adhere to all safety regulations and enforce Lamar safety policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment for this position is indoors
• The physical demands for this position are moderate to heavy lifting pushing reaching seeing (reading color distinction acuity depth perception and peripheral vision) sitting less than 50% standing stooping talking turning walking and climbing
• Nights spent traveling away from home are more than 50%
• Night shifts or on-call shifts required as needed

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities Protected Veterans and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

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