Senior Project Manager

The Wayne County Airport Authority is recruiting qualified candidates for future employment opportunities with our Planning Design & Construction team.

The Senior Project Manager manages the staff projects and tasks of the Planning Design and Construction department (PD&C) to ensure that that goals and objectives of all projects are met. PD&Cs Airfield Landside and Facilities divisions are responsible for the Airports $1.5 billion Five Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) from the planning phase through construction. Senior Project Manager responsibilities include monitoring performance of technical and support staff assisting in the planning and management of the facilities and properties programs at Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports and performing detailed project management duties related to assigned projects.

Annual Compensation Range ($USD):100000.00 - 120000.00 paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Benefit Highlights:

• Defined Contribution retirement plan with 4% employee contribution & 10% employer match
• Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)
• BCBS PPO or HAP Medical (10% premium share) dental vision prescriptions life insurance provided. High-deductible health plan/HSA option
  
• Paid parental leave program
• Full academic degree and tuition reimbursement program (bachelor & master degree)
• Generous PTO (vacation sick holidays other) no waiting period before use
• Annual Pay for Performance bonus opportunity
  

What you will do

• Manages and oversees all aspects of assigned capital improvement projects/tasks from project inception to final completion of construction. This includes ensuring that each project meets the scope budget schedule Airport Authority policies and procedures and requirements of the end user. Understands the program project funding management process.
• Assists with the development of the Units annual operating budget.
• Assists in managing the assignments and supporting staff of the Planning Design and Construction team including monitoring the performance of technical and support staff; providing oversight and guidance to Associate Project managers technical staff and support staff; ensures that project requirements and Airport Authority procedures and processes are adhered to for each task/project.
• Performs contract administration of assigned design and construction tasks/projects including development of contract requirements; preparation of bid documents necessary to secure professional and construction services in strict accordance with purchasing requirements and guidelines; reviews payment requests for consultants and contractors; and verifies the contract provisions are satisfied.
• Functions as a senior team member in developing and delivering planning solutions to complex WCAA projects through assisting in the implementation of master plans and aviation planning assignments for Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports.
• Prepares concepts studies needs assessments scopes constructability analysis schedules reports budgets cost estimates and construction sequencing related to assigned projects/tasks.
• Coordinates projects with various governmental jurisdictions including the Federal Aviation Administration Transportation Safety Administration the City of Romulus Wayne County and State of Michigan.
• Ensures compliance with grant assurance special conditions and governmental and regulatory requirements as needed for assigned projects.
• Prepares written reports and presentations. Makes oral presentations pertaining to various project activities to local state and federal agencies as well as Airport Authority staff Senior Management and the general public.
• Prepares internal and external communications; reviews project documents plans and specification; conducts project design and construction progress meetings; and managing construction oversight and inspection activities.
• Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture Engineering or Construction Management; And
• 8 or more years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the management of architectural/engineering consultants and construction management and clear and concise communication skills are required to manage team and meet schedules.
• Proficient with Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems/software
• Proficient with Project management software
• Valid Drivers License and a safe acceptable driving record.
• ST of MI Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) - preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities
None - Individual Contributor

Special Conditions
Must maintain the ability to qualify for security ID badge.

Required Experience:

Senior IC