Assistant Project Construction Manager (Aviation)

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Assists with planning, coordination, and direction of project management activities to ensure alignment with owner specifications, budgets, and timelines from initial planning through construction closeout
Performs a wide range of technical and administrative duties, especially related to drawings management, document management, and construction support
May supervise office/field administrative staff, project engineers, or field engineers
Key Responsibilities: Assists the Project Manager in developing project-specific procedures, documentation, and A/E systems
Reviews contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications for compliance
Manages and tracks data, information, and communications between owners, architects, engineers, and project stakeholders
Supports management of project controls, cost performance, logistics, organization, and closeout procedures
Participates in project meetings, handling documentation and status tracking
May coordinate with construction management staff, contractors, and consultants
Assists in the receipt, distribution, and maintenance of drawings, including posting RFIs and design notices
Updates and maintains drawing/specification sets and related logs
Maintains project documentation systems and drawing repositories
Manages document distribution and logging
Supports the RFI process and maintains related tracking systems
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering , Construction Management , or Architecture (or equivalent relevant experience)
5+ years of construction management experience, with a focus on aviation projects (e.g., terminals, runways, airside/landside infrastructure)
Proven experience managing complex aviation or transportation construction projects
Ability to work in high-security, fast-paced airport environments
Proactive and results-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach
Strong communication skills (verbal and written), capable of translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Broad knowledge of design, construction management, and regulatory agency coordination (e.g., FAA, TSA)
Experience with multidisciplinary project teams (architects, engineers, contractors, airport ops personnel)
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with tools like Prolog , Primavera P6 , and airport-specific software
Experience with Design-Build , CM-at-Risk , or Progressive Design-Build delivery methods (preferred)
Professional certifications such as CCM , PMP , or EIT are highly desirable
California PE license is a plus
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Location:
Santa Ana

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