Manager, Engineering & Construction

Lee County Port Authority - Fort Myers, FL

Full-time

Final date to receive applications:
Mar 16, 2026

Lee County Port Authority is seeking a skilled and highly motivated manager to join our engineering and construction team. This role provides a positive and supportive work environment within the aviation industry. The manager will primarily coordinate $100M+ engineering and construction projects at Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field General Aviation Airport, ensuring all projects remain on schedule, under budget, and fully coordinated.

The position requires substantial experience in managing multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and construction improvement projects.

• Extensive experience in managing professional service contracts and staff.
• General knowledge of engineering principles, professional services contracts, construction administration, construction management principles, and other project development concepts and techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and staff.
• Efficient use of 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 a related field—or a combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform duties effectively (may be substituted).
• Five years’ experience in engineering, construction contract administration/management, program management with increasing 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 (preferred).
• Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE), Architect, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalent (preferred).
• Valid Florida driver’s license required within 30 days of hire.

• Demonstrate a high degree of independence, effective communication, construction knowledge expertise, and strong negotiation and leadership skills.
• Manage project scope and intent while independently addressing project‑related issues.
• Inspect construction sites and ongoing projects in person, traveling over uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, or using heavy equipment to access raised and/or multi‑level structures.
• Establish project budgets, review schedules, and manage design and construction coordination.
• Provide recommendations to the department director and, on occasion, executive staff.
• Prepare, negotiate, and administer contracts for engineering, architectural design, construction administration, and management services.
• Oversee adherence to standards, quality control, and contract enforcement.
• Manage consultants for project deliverables, including budgets, cost estimates, reports, scopes, construction documents, and permits.
• Advise departmental staff, ensuring contract documents align with company objectives.
• Operate 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.