Manager, Engineering & Construction

About Us

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is an award‑winning, medium‑hub commercial service airport that served more than a record‑breaking 11 million passengers in 2024 and is one of the top 50 airports in the United States for passenger traffic. Fifteen airlines serve RSW with nonstop service to more than 70 markets, including Canada and Germany. The economic impact of the airport is $8.3 billion annually to the Southwest Florida region and more than 60,000 jobs.

Page Field (FMY), an FAA‑designated reliever airport, provides services to general and business aviation and accommodated 169,000 aircraft operations in 2024. Base Operations at Page Field is an award‑winning, fixed‑based operator and has been recognized for its customer service and facilities.

Terminal Expansion projects are currently underway at RSW to improve the airport travel experience by consolidating the security checkpoints, adding concession space and providing passengers more amenities and options. In addition, a new Concourse E is being constructed with 14 gates, as well as other terminal, landside and airside improvements.

The Lee County Port Authority is seeking a skilled and highly motivated manager to join our engineering and construction team where you will enjoy a positive and supportive work environment in the aviation industry. This role is primarily responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination of $100M+ engineering and construction projects at the Southwest Florida International Airport and the Page Field General Aviation Airport.

The primary goal of this individual is to keep all projects on schedule, under budget and fully coordinated. This position requires a significant amount of experience in the management of multi‑disciplined architectural, engineering, and construction improvement projects. The anticipated annual salary for the ideal candidate is between $91,131.00 and $.

• Extensive experience in managing professional service contracts and staff
• General knowledge of engineering principles, professional services contracts, construction administration and construction management principles, and other project development concepts and techniques
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies and staff
• Must be efficient with computers and technology (Microsoft Office and Google Workspace)
• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in engineering, architecture, construction management/science or related field or a combination of education and experience, which demonstrates ability to perform duties effectively, may be substituted
• Five years' experience in engineering, construction contract administration/management, program management with increasingly demanding management responsibility on large government, public works or airport improvement projects preferred
• Ability to obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) clearance
• A professional engineering license in the state of Florida or the ability to obtain one within one year is preferred
• Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE), Architect, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent preferred
• A valid Florida driver's license required within 30 days of hire

• Demonstrates a high degree of independence, effective communication, construction knowledge expertise, and strong negotiation and leadership skills
• Manages project scope and intent while independently addressing project‑related issues
• Inspects construction sites and ongoing projects in person, requiring traveling over uneven terrain, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, or using heavy equipment to access raised and/or multilevel structures
• Establishes project budgets, reviews schedules, and manages design and construction coordination
• Provides recommendations to the department director and, on occasion, executive staff
• Prepares, negotiates, and administers contracts for engineering, architectural design, construction administration, and management services
• Oversees adherence to standards, quality control, and contract enforcement
• Manages consultants for project deliverables, including budgets, cost estimates, reports, scopes, construction documents, and permits
• Advises departmental staff, ensuring contract documents align with company objectives
• Operates a Port Authority vehicle to travel on airside property and to multiple sites or facilities

Lee County Port Authority personnel are designated by tier levels and may be called upon to assist with an emergency or unforeseen event at any time. Employees may be called to fulfill duties that are outside their normal scope of work to assist in resuming airport operations and flight activities.