Regional Construction Project Manager

It’s nice to meet you! We are Avis Budget Group:

We are a leading global provider of transportation solutions, operating three of the most recognized brands in the industry:
Avis, Budget, and Zipcar - the world’s leading car-sharing network. Our employees are driven by a shared ambition to be at their best every day, so that together, we can become the best vehicle rental company in the world. We’ve been doing this for over 75 years, but we are low ego enough to know that we can do things even better.

This position contributes to the company's success by providing oversight of professional architectural and engineering services for the development, design, and construction management of construction projects, mainly on or supporting airports, throughout delegated operational area. Performs projects within the parameters of user requirements, budget, time, and internal/external rules and regulations. Provides the organization with cost effective, efficient, and properly planned facilities that will maximize customer experience with operational efficiency.

• Project Leadership: Directs and manages assigned construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects to ensure on-time, on-budget, and fully compliant delivery in accordance with approved scopes, drawings, and specifications.

• Programming and Scoping: Collaborates with Operations to define functional requirements and translate them into detailed architectural and engineering scopes of work.

• Design Management: Coordinates with Corporate Design & Construction, and headquarters departments to implement design standards, branding elements, and strategic construction initiatives across the organization’s network.

• Cost Development: Prepares detailed cost estimates utilizing historical construction data, regional cost indexes, and prevailing wage schedules to support project budgeting and financial approval processes.

• Technical Documentation: Oversees the preparation of design development and construction documentation required for permitting, bidding, and contracting. Reviews drawings for technical accuracy, constructability, and compliance with company design intent and regulatory codes.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Represents the organization in technical design and planning meetings with airports, landlords, and municipal authorities. Advocates for corporate interests during large-scale facility planning and regulatory review processes. Collaborates with Operations teams to determine project/program needs and to develop and prioritize scopes of work based upon these program requirements

• Construction Oversight: Manages consultants, contractors, vendors, and building officials to ensure project delivery aligns with approved design, quality standards, and contractual obligations. Monitors construction activities to verify compliance with specifications, safety requirements, and environmental regulations.

• Contract Administration: Administers construction contracts within assigned regions, including issuance of change orders, RFI responses, progress evaluations, and closeout documentation.

• Due Diligence: Conducts property condition assessments and provides recommendations regarding necessary improvements prior to leasehold acquisition or renewal.

• Procurement and Contract Execution: Coordinates with Corporate Design & Construction staff to prepare, review, and execute consultant and contractor agreements, ensuring adherence to corporate procurement protocols.

• Financial Controls: Reviews, verifies, and approves consultant and contractor invoices. Ensures proper supporting documentation and collaborates with internal accounting staff to resolve discrepancies and maintain payment schedules critical to project timelines.

• Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides directions to external design professionals, contractors, and consultants engaged on assigned projects. May provide indirect oversight and technical guidance to internal Corporate Design & Construction staff to ensure consistent application of project management best practices and design standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction…