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Aviation Construction Manager

Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking an Aviation Construction Manager to join our team in Denver, CO. Must have prior experience managing aviation construction projects and/or construction staff in the western United States in an onsite role.

Your role

  • Plans, organizes, and oversees the completion of observation and documentation activities of construction projects.
  • Assigns, leads, and supervises project inspection staff engaged in daily observation and testing and in related record keeping. Includes but is not limited to: daily diaries, daily payment reports during progress of work, memos to contractor regarding acceptance or rejection of work, change orders, and more.
  • Acts as Owner's Representative for State, Federal, or local clients.
  • Frequently communicates with client representatives, contractors, and stakeholder personnel to discuss contract requirements and coordinate efforts.
  • Reviews contract documents, project plans, project specifications, and progress schedules and reports.
  • Researches and interprets contract requirements to determine whether construction work is performed in accordance with substantial completion provisions.
  • Ability to plan and prioritize tasks, as well as advise internal project manager and/or owner of any failures and/or delays.
  • Reviews payment requests and determines amount owing to contractor(s) based on onsite observations and contract stipulations.
  • Coordinates operation within organization unit to ensure consistency with policies and procedures.
  • Manages compilation of final estimate documents.
  • Performs such assignments and duties as the Supervisor may deem necessary from time to time.
Cities & development Construction

Location

Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-145306

Salary range

-

About you

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field and seven years related experience including personnel supervision. Engineering design experience desirable. With Associate's degree, fifteen years of related experience. Without a degree, seventeen years related experience is required.
  • Prior experience in independently observing the work of contractors during the construction of projects to perform Quality Assurance (QA) activities.
  • Prior experience in construction inspection and as an onsite Supervisor or Project Manager at Denver International Airport or similar major urban airport is strongly preferred.
  • Good mathematical, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Certification (or ability to obtain) in applicable areas of work assignments as required by clients.
  • Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to supervise internal staff, field representatives, and field office personnel.
  • Ability to walk long distances, climb ladders, stoop, squat and crawl down into ditches; ability to observe construction activities and distinguish colors; and ability to perceive back-up alarms and other warnings.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions, subject to insects, flooded terrain and equipment/traffic hazards.
  • Job requires ability to process paper and electronic documents and utilize computer.
  • Position requires driving company vehicle. Incumbent must have valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company policy.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $110,000 - $130,000 annually/hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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