Manager of Construction and Professional Services

The occasional after-hours work is required when deadlines are to be met, a special event is scheduled or construction activities are ongoing after standard working hours.

Directs and manages all construction activities for the airport in accordance with necessary governmental regulations.

• Manage construction contracts from inception to completion
• Coordinate efforts of the contractors during construction, closeout, and initial occupancy
• Develop plans to maintain routine airport operations during construction projects
• Organize logistical steps during all phases of construction activity
• Assist in the development of contract documents
• Draft plans and specifications and interpret architectural / engineering plans and specifications
• Evaluate contractor deliverables, submittals and time schedules
• Develop and manage project budgets and timelines
• Manage multiple diverse projects at one time
• Ensure project deadlines are met
• Review construction changes to determine if they have merit and if costs are reasonable
• Work closely with local utility providers
• Evaluate construction safety and phasing plans
• Evaluate construction projects for conformity with FAA regulations
• Communicate effectively with all involved in construction efforts
• Minimize impacts to the traveling public and all airport and community partners during construction
• Track progress and report on activities for management and other stakeholders
• Influence construction progress in accordance with approved schedules
• Understand federal standards in design, safety, and security regulations related to airport development
• Track and oversee Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals and requirements
• Adhere to governmental funding timelines and grant schedules
• Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and code related to municipal projects

• Ability to maintain mutually beneficial working relationships with all airport professional service providers, contractors and federal, state and local agency partners
• Ability to calculate and verify contract quantities
• Ability to effectively and succinctly communicate with stakeholders – written and verbally
• Ability to negotiate and resolve issues and conflict
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues
• Ability to work in an office environment and outdoors subject to varying weather conditions
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe other applicable software and construction management tools
• Ability to utilize CAD preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in construction management, engineering, or a related field, with at least seven (7) years of related project management experience or the equivalent. Project Management in an airport environment with airfield experience preferred.

The Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability.