Aviation Construction Manager

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking an Aviation Construction Manager located in Columbia, SC to execute and oversee construction for current and future commercial service and general aviation airport clients.

This position is a leadership role within the local office and the aviation practice.

In addition to immediately engaging in the technical activities in our active aviation practice, the successful candidate will be exposed to building the backlog of the business, involved in marketing our services and capabilities, and involved in the pursuit of new opportunities.

The essential duty of this position is to maintain ultimate performance for delivery of project quality and safety.

The candidate will actively work together with regional aviation leadership to grow the aviation practice by focusing on project excellence, client management, team recruitment and business plan development and execution.

The preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, architects, other engineers and subconsultants).

The candidate should be a motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines.

The position involves performing construction engineering for aviation projects in the Columbia, SC region.

The candidate should possess a strong understanding of FAA Design Circulars and Construction Specifications, and a background in geometric layout of airfield facilities.

Other strengths should include development of construction plans and specifications for airside and landside projects, with experience in airfield pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation, hangars, parking garages, paving operations, roadway, infrastructure, and demolition.

Aviation support capabilities considered a plus include preparation of construction cost estimates, writing reports and developing client presentations.

Construction engineering services include conducting Pre-Construction and Pre-Paving Conferences, shop drawing review, providing the Contractor's pay request template, review and approving payment requests, writing and issuing change orders and responses to contractor questions.

In addition to immediately engaging in the technical activities in our active aviation practice, the successful candidate will be exposed to building the backlog of the business, involved in marketing our services and capabilities, and involved in the pursuit of new opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Manages the construction/project management of multiple, complex projects


* Monitors execution of construction project's technical requirements


* Strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements for projects


* Resolves field issues and responds to Requests of Information


* Responsible as onsite ...