This role is responsible for project management and design oversight for a variety of architectural/building design and construction projects across the airport campus anticipated to exceed $1 billion in contract value over the next ten years. Major responsibilities of this position include management of consultants and contractors, design oversight, procurement support, construction monitoring and oversight, coordination of tenants, business partners and other RDU departments, as well as a range of other responsibilities needed to ensure the successful outcome of projects.
The project manager will coordinate with planning and capital development departments to ensure program schedule aligns with available life cycle expectancy of systems, sustainability goals and regulatory and aviation growth environments.
The project manager will evaluate project design drawings for moderate-sized capital and expense projects for conformance to standards and specifications and coordination with other capital projects and expansion of existing infrastructure.
Projects may include concessions redevelopment in terminal buildings; oversight (design review and construction) of tenant improvements, upgrades to existing buildings’ infrastructure including building envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, in addition to campus building assessments and improvements to various other support buildings associated with a fast-growing medium-hub commercial airport.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in Architecture, a building engineering discipline (i.e., mechanical, electrical, structural, etc.) or related field

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years related experience at a commercial service airport the size and scope of RDU with emphasis on the project types noted above

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Project planning and budgeting
• Project management best practices
• Rules, regulations, codes, and guidelines as they relate to building construction and renovations, including fire, electric, energy, utilities, disabilities, egress, elevators, escalators, stairs, and associated permits
• Airport projects and the airport environment at a medium-hub commercial service airport
• Principles and practice of public sector management and administration of airport policies and procedures
• Industry standard building specifications and codes
• Design, construction, and/or maintenance of basic building components and finishes, electrical and lighting systems, HVAC systems, potable water and sanitary sewage, including gravity and forced main systems, fire alarm and fire protection systems, utilities and communication systems
• English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment

Skill in:

• Developing or rehabilitating building infrastructures and systems
• Airport facility planning, design, and operation
• Organization and time management
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignment

DESCRIPTION OF WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those a Project Manager encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Positions in this class typically require manual dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motions.

The position is generally sedentary (sitting) but may walk or stand for brief periods of time.

• Positions in this class typically require manual dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and repetitive motions