REPORTS TO: Executive Director HOURS: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri)

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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.

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

GENERAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES · 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

REQUIREMENTS · 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

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE 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.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS A valid Mississippi State drivers license.

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.