Airport Project Manager - Austin Aviation

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About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, this position performs extensive and complex project management, oversight, and supervision of airport projects. Responsibilities include overseeing the expansion projects and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, including the engineering, planning, design, and construction services for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and third-party development activities.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Manages large-scale expansion and capital improvement projects and oversees assigned personnel including subordinate staff, consultants, and contractors. Develops project justification; manages scope, schedule, and budget for projects; and allocates resources to deliver on related goals.
  
• Ensures that responsibilities are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. Ensures compliance with design manual, standards, and criteria to enhance operations, maintainability, and sustainability and to enable construction activities to proceed expeditiously with minimal change orders.
  
• Engages various airport divisions, airlines, tenants, employees, and other stakeholders in preparation of Scope of Work and throughout design and construction phase.
  
• Ensures impacts to airport operations are fully coordinated and minimized during construction of projects.
  
• Is responsible for partnerships with City departments for the selection of outside consultants, including architects, engineers, and specialty consultants providing airport services on capital projects.
  
• Oversees general contractors, trade contractors, and/or design-builder entities engaged in construction services at AUS for the City, third-party, and tenant construction activities.
  
• Manages, monitors, and ensures that capital project deliverables comply with all governing code requirements and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advisory circulars and directives; FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and adhere to applicable Code(s) of Federal Regulations, FAA requirements, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulatory requirements, and City of Austin regulatory requirements.
  
• Ensures all projects within program follow the airport and City governance processes. Reports regularly on program and project status to executive leadership.
  
• Attends industry meetings.
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes for associated project assignment.
  
• Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management such as estimating, budget management, schedule management, change management and risk management.
  
• Knowledge of wide range of disciplines related to airport facility development and management.
  
• Knowledge of Federal standards in design, safety, and security regulations governing airport development and operations.
  
• Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and code related to municipal project and program activities.
  
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  
• Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
  
• Knowledge of contract policies and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of business finances and the impact of decisions to the bottom line, including forecasting estimates at completion and project financial forecasts.
  
• Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
  
• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
  
• Skill in using available applicable software packages and construction management tools.
  
• Skill in evaluating and managing contract agreements.
  
• Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives.
  
• Skill in oral and written communications, including public presentations
  
• Skill in completing multiple simultaneous large projects within the required scheduling.
  
• Skill in strategic leadership.
  
• Skill in conflict resolution.
  
• Skill in sound business case development.
  
• Ability to manage communications with multiple stakeholders including executive leaders.
  
• Ability to solve technical problems with complexity.
  
• Ability to demonstrate excellence in providing high quality technical performance and oversight through innovative thinking and application of tools.
  
• Ability to lead and manage others in producing high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects, initiative, and programs.
  
• Ability to perform all facets of projects, make prompt decisions, and develop new ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision.
  
• Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics).
  
• Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
  
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in public contacts.
  
• Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations.
  
• Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Engineering, or in a related field, plus six (6) years of work experience in managing projects, including two (2) years of experience managing projects for airport or airlines in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Licensed Architect (RA), Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in large scale infrastructure or capital improvement projects.
  
• Experience in risk-management.
  
• Knowledge in airport operations and regulations.
  
• Ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties
  

Notes to Candidate:

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position will perform project management and supervision of airport projects. Responsibilities include overseeing the expansion projects and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, Austin Expansion Development Project (AEDP) including the engineering, planning, design, and construction services for AUS and third-party development activities.

Salary:

$104,300 - $134,000.00

ASSESSMENT:

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

TRAVEL:

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

• A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
  

• Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
  

• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
  

• Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
  

• Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
  

• The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
  

VETERAN:

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.

GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT/DIVISION POSTINGS:

Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK:

Top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.

LANGUAGE:

Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

WORK HOURS:

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hours may change depending on departmental needs. Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work

Benefits:

Working with Aviation provides a number of health and welfare benefits see City of Austin Promotional Benefits Overview and click HERE to learn more.

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Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THE JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-11-06

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