Assistant Project Manager

McKissack & McKissack offers opportunities to grow your career while working on transformative projects in program and construction management architecture and interior design. We combine technical expertise and creative vision to deliver exceptional results. Our culture values diversity professional development and performance. We seek team players who are humble hungry and smart with strong academic or professional experience integrity and a client-focused mindset. Join a team that invests in your success and rewards ambition integrity and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Project Manager in day-to-day oversight of assigned terminal airfield and landside projects under the PM/CM IDIQ agreement.
• Assist in managing project scope schedule budget deliverables risks and performance metrics.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports executive briefings and dashboard updates using Unifier Procore or P6.
• Coordinate project meetings Page Turns design reviews OAC meetings and working sessions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review design submittals plans specifications and technical packages for completeness accuracy constructability and compliance with DFW FAA TSA ADA and code requirements.
• Lead Bluebeam-based Page Turn sessions to identify design discrepancies track comments and ensure alignment between designers contractors and airport end users.
• Support sustainability and LEED-related reviews including materials verification energy-efficient design considerations and documentation.
• Conduct site walks safety observations and progress inspections to verify installation quality compliance and adherence to contract documents.
• Monitor construction sequencing phasing airport operational impacts and stakeholder coordination needs.
• Support resolution of field conflicts through RFIs design clarifications and coordination between the design-builder SMEs inspectors and EORs.
• Assist in managing contractual obligations scope development procurement activities and change management workflows.
• Review and validate pay applications schedules of values (SOVs) change order requests cost estimates and contractor proposals.
• Track budget performance funding allocations and financial reporting in accordance with DFW and MAP team standards.
• Manage project documentation including RFIs submittals design packages progress photos meeting minutes logs and closeout records.
• Use Unifier Procore Bluebeam and P6 to maintain accurate real-time project data.
• Develop and maintain executive-level reports summaries and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with DFW Airport divisions regulatory agencies consultants and contractors to support permitting approvals and operational planning.
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders to support design development sequencing reviews passenger experience considerations and operational continuity.
• Support conflict resolution by ensuring timely communication follow-up and documentation of issues and resolutions.
• Perform routine safety checks and ensure compliance with OSHA DFW and MAP team requirements.
• Support quality assurance activities including field verification materials confirmation and inspection coordination.
• Monitor compliance with design standards airport guidelines and contract documents.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or related field.
• 3 years of experience supporting capital construction or aviation/transportation projects.
• Experience with design-build and/or design-bid-build delivery.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 Procore Unifier Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• PMP or CMIT certification (or actively pursuing; preferred).
• Experience working within an airport transportation authority or large public-sector owner environment.
• Knowledge of FAA TSA ADA building codes and airport-specific regulatory requirements.
• OSHA 10/30-hour training or related safety credentials (preferred).
• Experience with LEED sustainability practices and energy-efficient design principles

Compensation:

Salary range: $100000 - $110000/yearly (dependent on years of experience competency travel requirements)

Employee Benefits:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dependent Care

Commuter Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Matching 401k Plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid-Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Marketplace Perks-at-Work

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