Annual Compensation Range ($USD): 100,000 - 115,000

A Brief Overview The Senior Project Manager manages the staff, projects and tasks of the Planning, Design and Construction department (PD&C) to ensure that goals and objectives of all projects are met. PD&C's Airfield, Landside, and Facilities divisions are responsible for the Airport's $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.

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 Unit's 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

Bachelor's 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 contractors. Time 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