Manager of Construction and Professional Services

REPORTS TO: Executive Director

HOURS: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri)

The occasional after-hours work is required when deadlines are to be met, a special event is scheduled or construction activities are ongoing after standard working hours.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Directs and manages all construction activities for the airport in accordance with necessary governmental regulations

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage construction contracts from inception to completion

Coordinate efforts of the contractors during construction, closeout, and initial occupancy

Develop plans to maintain routine airport operations during construction projects

Organize logistical steps during all phases of construction activity

Assist in the development of contract documents

Draft plans and specifications and interpret architectural/engineering plans and specifications

Evaluate contractor deliverables, submittals and time schedules

Develop and manage project budgets and timelines

Manage multiple diverse projects at one time

Ensure project deadlines are met

Review construction changes to determine if they have merit and if costs are reasonable

Work closely with local utility providers

Evaluate construction safety and phasing plans

Evaluate construction projects for conformity with FAA regulations

Communicate effectively with all involved in construction efforts

Minimize impacts to the traveling public and all airport and community partners during construction

Track progress and report on activities for management and other stakeholders

Influence construction progress in accordance with approved schedules

Understand federal standards in design, safety, and security regulations related to airport development

Track and oversee Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals and requirements

Adhere to governmental funding timelines and grant schedules

Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and code related to municipal projects

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with all airport professional service providers, contractors and federal, state and local agency partners

Ability to calculate and verify contract quantities

Ability to effectively and succinctly communicate with stakeholders - written and verbally

Ability to negotiate and resolve issues and conflict

Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team

Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues

Ability to work in an office environment and outdoors subject to varying weather conditions

Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe other applicable software and construction management tools

Ability to utilize CAD preferred

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in construction management, engineering, or a related field, with at least seven (7) years of related project management experience or the equivalent. Project Management in an airport environment with airfield experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

A valid Mississippi State drivers license.

The Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability.