Swinerton

Senior Project Manager - Aviation

Swinerton • $125K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or equivalent experience
  • 8-10 years of field construction management experience with supervisory skills
  • Strong leadership capability
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong sense of urgency
  • Organizational and communication proficiency
  • Drafting and computer skills
  • Knowledge of contract law and project accounting
  • Understanding of project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all Project Manager responsibilities
  • Manage multiple or large, complex projects
  • Establish budgets and contract prices (GMP/Lump Sum)
  • Negotiate subcontract and material purchases
  • Implement job procedures for timely material delivery and approvals
  • Ensure project remains on schedule
  • Develop strong relationships with Owners, Architects, and Subcontractors
  • Collaborate with Superintendent on safety plans and procedures
  • Provide timely and accurate reporting to management
  • Supervise, train, and manage project teams
  • Conduct meetings with management and subcontractors
  • Ensure compliance with all contract terms
  • Document significant project events and changes
  • Lead preconstruction services and activities
  • Assist with business development and job interviews
  • Maintain quality control of completed projects
  • Mitigate claims and conflicts
  • Complete all project close-out procedures
  • Conduct warranty follow-up
  • Finish projects within full or enhanced fee parameters

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and individual stock ownership
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Bereavement leave and employee assistance program
  • Pre-tax flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Financial wellness coaching and educational assistance
  • Care.com and ClassPass fitness memberships
  • DashPass delivery membership
  • Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance and pet insurance
Full Job Description
Compensation Range:
$125,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annual Salary

Job Description Summary:
Overall management of construction project resulting in successful project completion.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Able to perform all Project Manager's responsibilities (refer to position descriptions)
  • Manage multiple or large, complex projects
  • Estimate and establish budgets and contract price (GMP/Lump Sum)
  • Negotiate cost-effective subcontract and material purchases
  • Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval and material delivery
  • Keep project on schedule
  • Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors
  • Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures
  • Maintain timely and accurate reporting to management
  • Manage, train, and supervise project team according to Company policy
  • Organize regular meetings for management and subcontractors
  • Review contract conditions; ensure compliance with all contract terms
  • Supervise documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
  • Direct preconstruction services and activities
  • Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages
  • Assist with business development and participate in job interviews
  • Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project)
  • Support estimating staff (bid item specialist)
  • Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
  • Complete all job close-out procedures
  • Conduct warranty follow-up (1-year warranty walks)
  • Complete project with full or enhanced fee
  • Complete other responsibilities as assigned


MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree or equivalent experience
  • Field construction management experience (8-10 years, including supervisory skills)
  • Leadership ability
  • Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
  • Organizational and communication skills
  • Drafting and computer skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
  • Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)


SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

This role is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership. Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.

Anticipated Job Application Deadline:
10/01/2026

About Swinerton

Swinerton is a commercial construction company that provides a wide range of services, including preconstruction, general contracting, and design-build. They work with clients across various industries, including healthcare, education, and hospitality. They are committed to delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. They have a strong focus on sustainability and have completed numerous LEED-certified projects. They are also committed to safety and have received numerous safety awards. They have a strong reputation in the industry and have been in business for over 130 years.
Learn more about Swinerton
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1888

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