Senior Construction Project Manager, Aviation Director

Position Summary

PMA is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager, Aviation Director, with strong project management capabilities to support the successful delivery of large-scale capital programs, beginning with a high-profile aviation hangar facility at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This position serves as both the on-site construction lead and Owner’s Representative, acting as the client’s eyes and ears to ensure that all work is executed in alignment with scope, schedule, quality, and safety standards.

The role requires hands‑on field oversight while also contributing to higher-level planning, risk management, and coordination with stakeholders and project leadership. The Senior Construction Project Manager, Aviation Director, may also assume direct project management responsibilities as needed throughout the project lifecycle, from design through commissioning and closeout.

• Oversee large-scale and/or multi-project programs through feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Serve as the Owner’s Representative on-site, managing stakeholder coordination and representing PMA in strategic discussions.
• Act as Project Manager for select work streams, overseeing planning, budgeting, scheduling, and performance reporting.
• Conduct regular site inspections and manage field activities to ensure compliance with specifications, safety regulations, and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance; enforce QA/QC protocols and lead resolution of design or construction issues.
• Lead constructability reviews, impact assessments, and risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with engineering and planning teams.
• Coordinate site logistics, utility shutdowns, commissioning (Cx), and Operational Readiness, Activation, and Transfer (ORAT) activities.
• Respond to RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and change management processes to keep projects aligned and on track.
• Manage documentation across systems, maintain safety logs, and generate daily progress reports.
• Provide safety oversight, including review and verification of the general contractor’s safety plan and implementation.
• Support procurement, labor compliance, and DBE/SBE program tracking.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates expert-level understanding of construction oversight, phasing, and site management on complex commercial or infrastructure projects.
• Proactively identifies and resolves site and design conflicts in real time.
• Maintains high accountability, reliability, and leadership presence on behalf of the client.
• Offers operational insights to continuously improve project delivery, site coordination, and performance monitoring.
• Embodies PMA’s standards for technical excellence, integrity, and client service.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible construction and project management experience, with a minimum of 7 years in aviation, including airside, hangar, terminal, and capital infrastructure projects.
• Experience acting as an Owner’s Representative and/or Project Manager on large, complex projects.
• Proven track record overseeing contractors, managing trades, and maintaining schedule and specification compliance.
• Experience with airside airport operations and FAA regulatory environments required; hangar construction experience preferred.
• Progressive Design‑Build (PDB) delivery experience is preferred.
• OSHA 30‑hour certification preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6, construction management software, and document control systems; familiarity with BIM is a plus.
• Strong skills in field issue resolution, reporting, scheduling, cost control, and team coordination.
• PMP certification or Master’s degree preferred; equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training will be considered.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of stated minimum qualifications.

This opportunity is available at multiple…