Capital Projects Manager (Design & Construction)

Lead the planning design and construction of Tulsa Airports capital improvement program. Join the owners team and help shape the future of Tulsas aviation infrastructure.

WHY THIS ROLE

If youve built your career in consulting engineering or construction management and want greater ownership of the projects you deliver this role offers a unique opportunity to move to the owner side.

At Tulsa Airports Improvement Trust youll help plan develop and deliver the capital projects that shape the future of Tulsa International Airport and Tulsa Riverside Airport. Focus on project delivery rather than client acquisition utilization targets or business development responsibilities.

In this role you will:

• Serve the public through the development and stewardship of critical transportation infrastructure.
• Represent the airport as the owner throughout planning design and construction.
• Lead projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Work on local projects with visible lasting impact on Tulsas transportation infrastructure.
• Participate in the long-term development of airport facilities and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with consultants and contractors while maintaining an owners perspective.
• Team with Airport airfield and building experts to develop durable serviceable facilities.
• Help shape capital investment decisions that support the regions future growth.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing and executing capital improvement projects on the airfield in airport buildings and on landside infrastructure at Tulsa International Airport and Tulsa Riverside Airport. This role oversees all project phases including planning design procurement construction and construction contract administration while ensuring compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and local state and federal requirements. The position requires frequent coordination with internal airport departments external consultants and contractors airport tenants and regulatory agencies.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead procurement and selection processes for architectural engineering and construction services including evaluating Statements of Qualifications and negotiating contracts.
• Develop and refine scopes of work and project cost estimates; prepare and review contracts for design construction management and construction contract administration services.
• Review project designs and construction plans to ensure they align with operational safety and long-term maintenance objectives.
• Prepare bid documents and construction contracts in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
• Set project timelines monitor progress and report delays scope changes and budgetary adjustments to airport leadership and the FAA.
• Administer FAA grant applications and ensure adherence to grant conditions including eligibility of expenditures.
• Review and process change orders including justification analysis cost reasonableness and compliance with FAA grant requirements.
• Coordinate airfield building and landside construction activities to minimize operational disruptions.
• Ensure contractor compliance with federal state and local laws codes and FAA regulations through ongoing contract monitoring and analysis.
• Serve as liaison between consultants contractors FAA officials airport tenants and internal departments.
• Verify contractual deliverables prior to payment and assess pay requests for grant eligibility.
• Facilitate and lead project meetings and site inspections to monitor project quality and compliance.
• Conduct post-construction follow-up inspections to ensure the operational integrity and performance of completed projects.
• Review and maintain required project documentation and FAA closeout materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in engineering construction management project management architecture or a closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in project management preferably in aviation or public civil infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Previous experience working within an engineering or technical project environment preferred including experience supporting engineering projects capital improvements technical deliverables consultants or contractors. Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Knowledge Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees auditors advisors agencies airlines government officials consultants and external business partners.
• Strong proficiency in the principles and practices of project management and contract administration including cost estimating bid processes and grant administration.
• Familiarity with construction methods and materials related to building airfield and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations and federal state and local laws applicable to airport projects.
• Familiarity with aviation operations airport security protocols and airfield safety practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and enterprise engineering & contract systems.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives competing demands and confidential matters while exercising sound independent judgment.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to interpret plan designs & complex drawings and/or specifications evaluate organizational performance and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness.
• Excellent written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to communicate information clearly and effectively to executive leadership regulatory agencies institutions and community stakeholders.

Physical Requirements:

• Arm and hand dexterity enough to use a keyboard and telephone.
• May be subject to walking standing sitting reaching handling and climbing.
• Vision speech and hearing sufficient to perform the essential tasks.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25lbs.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Work is typically performed in an office environment with routine visits to active construction sites.
• May be exposed to outdoor elements including weather extremes moving vehicles loud noises and potentially hazardous materials.
• Ability and willingness to attend meeting conferences and events outside normal business hours as necessary.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of work time.

This classification is considered a safety sensitive position. As a safety sensitive classification you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening.

Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings background verifications and federal security threat assessments in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Must meet all applicable federal state local airport and regulatory requirements for employment and access credentials including possession of a valid Oklahoma Class D Drivers License.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain all required airport security clearances and credentials including but not limited to a SIDA badge and Customs Seal.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or hiring process please contact Human Resources at or