Manages capital improvement projects and coordinates with staff, consultants, and contractors.
Develops project justification; manages scope, schedule, and budget for projects; and allocates resources to deliver on related goals. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Is responsible for partnerships with departments for the selection of outside consultants, including architects, engineers, and specialty consultants providing airport services on capital projects.
Oversees general contractors, trade contractors, and/or design-builder entities engaged in construction services, third-party, and tenant construction activities.
Ensures all projects within the program follow processes, including internal and external. Reports regularly on program and project status to executive leadership.
Oversees the capital budget requirements for construction consulting services and administration of contracts that must be procured through a formal bid and/or solicitation process.
Five (5) years of professional work experience in managing construction projects and/or management of state and/or federal grant funding; two (2) years of experience managing projects in a lead or supervisory capacity
Must possess a valid Mississippi State driver’s license.
Must be able to pass a background check and maintain security clearance. May be required to obtain Airport Class II driving privileges within nine months from the date of hire.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Licensed Architect (AIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is not required but is a plus.
May be required to work overtime and weekends. May require on-call status.
Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or a related field
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority’s mission is to connect Jackson to the world, and the world to Jackson. If you’d like to see your career take flight and help us deliver on this mission, apply with us today! If you land a position with JMAA, there are abundant benefits you may be eligible for including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, generous time off benefits, a rich retirement program and more! JMAA encourages the development of its team members and has an education reimbursement program too. If you have the skills to successfully fill one of our open positions, we would love to speak with you!
