Aviation Construction Manager
Listed on 2026-01-19
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Construction
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Engineering
Operations Manager, Civil Engineering, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Site Manager
Overview
We are seeking an Aviation Construction Manager to join our team in Denver, CO
. Must have prior experience managing aviation construction projects and/or construction staff in the western United States in an onsite role.
- Plans, organizes, and oversees the completion of observation and documentation activities of construction projects.
- Assigns, leads, and supervises project inspection staff engaged in daily observation and testing and in related record keeping. Includes but is not limited to: daily diaries, daily payment reports during progress of work, memos to contractor regarding acceptance or rejection of work, change orders, and more.
- Acts as Owner's Representative for State, Federal, or local clients.
- Frequently communicates with client representatives, contractors, and stakeholder personnel to discuss contract requirements and coordinate efforts.
- Reviews contract documents, project plans, project specifications, and progress schedules and reports.
- Researches and interprets contract requirements to determine whether construction work is performed in accordance with substantial completion provisions.
- Ability to plan and prioritize tasks, as well as advise internal project manager and/or owner of any failures and/or delays.
- Reviews payment requests and determines amount owing to contractor(s) based on onsite observations and contract stipulations.
- Coordinates operation within organization unit to ensure consistency with policies and procedures.
- Manages compilation of final estimate documents.
- Performs such assignments and duties as the Supervisor may deem necessary from time to time.
Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field and seven years related experience including personnel supervision. Engineering design experience desirable. With Associate's degree, fifteen years of related experience. Without a degree, seventeen years related experience is required.
- Prior experience in independently observing the work of contractors during the construction of projects to perform Quality Assurance (QA) activities.
- Prior experience in construction inspection and as an onsite Supervisor or Project Manager at Denver International Airport or similar major urban airport is strongly preferred.
- Good mathematical, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Certification (or ability to obtain) in applicable areas of work assignments as required by clients.
- Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
- Ability to supervise internal staff, field representatives, and field office personnel.
- Ability to walk long distances, climb ladders, stoop, squat and crawl down into ditches; ability to observe construction activities and distinguish colors; and ability to perceive back-up alarms and other warnings.
- Must be able to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions, subject to insects, flooded terrain and equipment/traffic hazards.
- Job requires ability to process paper and electronic documents and utilize computer.
- Position requires driving company vehicle. Incumbent must have valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company policy.
$110,000 - $130,000 annually (or hourly) depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
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