Project Manager Aviation

AECOM


Job Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 17 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Construction Project Manager New Airport Terminal (Active Operations)

We are hiring a Construction Project Manager to help deliver a new terminal build within an active airport coordinating complex phasing around live operations underground fuel infrastructure and elevated passenger walkways and bridges.

You will help manage construction from mobilization through commissioning and handover ensuring zero disruption to airside/landside operations safety and schedule.  Interface with airport authorities airlines AHJs utilities and thirdparty stakeholders to align permits inspections and operational windows.  Orchestrate multitrade delivery across structural architectural MEP/FP IT/security baggage handling boarding bridges and vertical circulation systems.

Job Duties:

  • Facilitate construction plan logistics and phasing to safely build adjacent to live gates taxiways and public areas.
  • Drive schedule certainty with detailed lookahead planning constraints removal and recovery strategies.
  • Daily coordination with airport ops for SIDA badging escorting access routes and night/offpeak work windows.
  • Plan and supervise work around/over a jet fuel hydrant system and other critical utilities; manage isolation testing and protection measures.
  • Coordinate utility diversions leak detection and asbuilt verification; maintain strict permittowork controls.
  • Champion a zeroincident culture and rigorous QA/QC; align inspections mockups and commissioning plans with acceptance criteria.
  • Ensure compliance with airport design criteria and applicable safety and fueling regulations in coordination with the AHJ.
  • Administer contracts RFIs submittals change orders and claims; keep disciplined cost and contingency controls.
  • Escalate risks early and drive corrective actions.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

  • BS Engineering/Construction Management and 6 years of relevant construction experience as a Project Manager or demonstrated equivalency of education/employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Proven experience on at least one terminal or concourse program (or equivalent complex public facility) in an active airport environment.
  • Experience working as a Project Manager for a large general contractor and CMAR experience. 
  • Strong command of construction logistics in secure areas crane planning night/weekend sequencing and publicfacing safety controls
  • Proficiency with CPM scheduling (e.g. Primavera P6) cost control submittals/RFIs and field execution platforms (e.g. Procore or similar)
  • Ability to interpret design documents for structural architectural MEP/FP and specialty airport systems (BHS ICT/security boarding bridges).
  • Direct delivery experience with terminal expansions/replacements boarding bridge integration elevated walkways and baggage systems.
  • Experience coordinating with AHJs.
  • OSHA 30 and advanced safety training.

Additional Information :

  • This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
  • Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
  • This position is not hybrid nor remote.
  • In order to receive a security badge at the client worksite for which you are being hired to perform services you will be required to pass the clients security screening process to include SWAC (Secure Worker Access Consortium) and/or SIDA (Identification Display Area) and fingerprinting which will be done after you have commenced employment and is a condition of your continued employment.

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

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