Aviation Construction Manager

Consertus, Inc.

• $105K — $135K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-7 years of construction management or field engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Aviation, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience in aviation, transportation, or complex vertical construction preferred.
  • Familiarity with working in active/occupied facilities is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of construction means and methods.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam is beneficial.
  • Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills, with ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and safety.
  • Assist with contractor and airport operations coordination in real-time environments.
  • Verify work completion and compliance with approvals and directives.
  • Track construction schedules and milestones to maintain project timelines.
  • Support cost tracking and change management as directed by the Project Manager.
  • Assist in identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare progress reports and documentation for stakeholders and internal use.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision).
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance.
  • Optional benefits such as pet insurance and legal services.
  • 401(k) with day-one eligibility and matching contributions.
  • Generous time off including 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, increasing to 25 days.
  • Access to Consertus Academy for continuous professional development.
Full Job Description
About this Role:

Consertus is seeking a Construction Manager to support the Port of Seattle Aviation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). This role is designed for a mid-level construction professional (3-7 years of experience) with hands-on field experience supporting projects in active, operating transportation or vertical construction environments.

The Construction Manager will support delivery of airside and landside projects, working under the direction of a Senior Construction Manager or Project Manager, while coordinating contractors, inspectors, airport operations, and tenants to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Construction Oversight & Field Coordination
  • Support daily on-site construction activities to ensure work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
  • Assist with coordination of contractors, inspectors, and airport operations in an active terminal/airfield environment.
  • Verify work completion, inspections, and compliance with approved submittals, RFIs, and change directives.
  • Support Area Shutdown Requests (ASRs), phasing plans, and operational coordination with airport stakeholders.


Schedule, Cost, and Reporting Support
  • Assist in tracking construction schedules, milestones, and critical path activities.
  • Support cost tracking, pay applications, and basic change management activities under the direction of the Project Manager.
  • Identify early risks or conflicts and escalate issues with recommended mitigation strategies.
  • Prepare routine progress reports, field observations, and documentation for internal and client use.


Stakeholder & Contractor Coordination
  • Participate in contractor meetings, coordination meetings, and safety briefings.
  • Assist with stakeholder communication between construction teams, designers, inspectors, and airport operations.
  • Maintain professional working relationships that support collaboration and schedule certainty.


Quality, Safety, & Compliance
  • Support enforcement of jobsite safety programs and airport safety and security requirements.
  • Assist with quality inspections and documentation to ensure compliance with Port of Seattle standards and project requirements.
  • Follow established policies, procedures, and labor compliance requirements as applicable.


Qualifications:
  • 3-7 years of construction management or field engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Aviation, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience supporting construction projects in aviation, transportation, or complex vertical construction environments strongly preferred.
  • Exposure to projects in active/occupied facilities is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of construction means and methods.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam.
  • Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills. Ability to work on-site and coordinate in a fast-paced, operational environment.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working at large commercial airports (SEA, SFO, LAX, etc.).
  • Familiarity with program or owner-side construction management.
  • Exposure to change management, RFIs, and pay applications.
  • Certifications such as OSHA 30, PMP (in progress), or LEED are a plus but not required.


Working Hours:
  • Full-time, on-site role at SEA Airport


Compensation Range
  • $105,000-$135,000 annually, based on experience and location.


What's In It For You:
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Optional benefits like pet insurance, legal, and supplemental health plans
  • 401(k) with day-one eligibility. You'll get a 100% match on the first 3% of your eligible compensation and 50% match on contributions between 3% and 5% of your pay.
  • Generous time off: 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 15 days, growing up to 25
  • Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development


How to Apply:

If you're passionate about aviation infrastructure we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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