Aviation Construction Project Manager

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of construction project management experience
  • Experience in aviation and complex facility projects preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
  • Willingness to relocate or based in Boston, MA or St. Louis, MO

Responsibilities

  • Manage aviation construction projects from inception to completion
  • Lead complex construction of aviation-related structures
  • Collaborate with owners and design teams on project concepts
  • Conduct site reviews and provide value engineering suggestions
  • Ensure subcontractor scopes align with budget and schedule
  • Partner with Superintendents on safety and quality control
  • Travel nationally for project needs

Benefits

  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • 100% employer-funded ESOP for all associates
  • Traditional and Roth 401k options
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Scholarship opportunities for associates' children
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years, plus travel funds
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave annually
  • 100% charitable contribution matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks of vacation
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave
Full Job Description
A Day in the Life:
  • Manage aviation construction projects from preconstruction through completion; including estimating, proposal preparation, contract negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, design review, and execution
  • Lead complex aviation construction work including hangars, MRO facilities, FBO's, cargo facilities, aircraft support buildings, aviation manufacturing facilities, and other airport-related infrastructure
  • Work closely with owners and design team to develop preliminary concept drawings
  • Participate in proposal meeting with owner to review the scope of work and provide value engineering ideas
  • Support aviation pursuits by helping with site reviews, constructability input, schedules, budgets, scope reviews, and client meetings
  • Lead subcontractor buyout and ensure scopes are complete, coordinated, and aligned with the project schedule and budget
  • Partner with Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control, and schedule
  • Travel 25% nationally

Necessary Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of construction project management experience
  • Experience with aviation, hangars, MRO, airport facilities, industrial, manufacturing, federal, defense, logistics, or technically complex projects preferred but not required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field required
  • Based in Boston, MA, St. Louis, MO, or willing to relocate

What We Can Offer You:

At ARCO, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset - our team. ARCO's best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent.
  • Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
  • 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates
  • Traditional and Roth 401k
  • Tuition reimbursement for associates
  • Scholarship for associates' children up to $28,000 per child
  • 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
  • 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
  • 100% charitable match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 3 weeks of vacation
  • 100% paid 12-week maternity leave


This represents typical base compensation for the role. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company performance.

Pay Range

$120,000-$162,000 USD

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