Position: Baggage Handling Project Manager | for DEN Special Projects BHS Program
Location: Denver International Airport, Denver, Colorado
Reports to: DEN Special Projects Project Manager II
Overview:
The Lead Project Manager within DEN’s Program Management Team (PMT) will lead on-site team support efforts for DEN’s BHS (Baggage Handling System) Program. This role involves guiding multiple design and construction phases simultaneously as part of a large multi-year design-build BHS equipment upgrade program within an operational international airport. The Lead Project Manager will provide direction, facilitation, subject matter expertise, issue resolution, and a relationship-oriented approach to ensure the success of this program. This position focuses on managing PMT staff, construction surveillance, documentation, contractor performance measurement, and reporting on compliance in project cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overall management of BHS PMT staff
- Act as the main point of contact for all design and construction implementations
- Oversight of the project management team to ensure schedules and budgets are achieved
- Foster effective communication within DEN Special Projects BHS Program
- Monitor Contractor’s schedule performance and review progress against the approved baseline
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations such as Management Plan, Quality Control Plan, and Contractor’s Safety Plan
- Coordinate with DEN QA Manager for day-to-day QA tasks during construction
- Manage coordination between Contractor and DEN Operations and Maintenance
- Ensure inspections and final acceptance testing dates support the overall Program schedule in coordination with contractors and City & County of Denver AHJ
- Review work-in-place to ensure compliance with technical and operational requirements
- Investigate and advise on monthly contractor invoices and payment requests
- Assist DEN with change order reviews for legitimacy and cost reasonableness
- Track and resolve issues until completion
- Assist in contract review and negotiations
- Participate in design reviews and coordination meetings
- Manage RFI & Submittal review/response, ensuring proper incorporation into the final product
- Oversee the commissioning process in coordination with the Commissioning Agent
- Manage the punch list process and assist in Project Closeout
- Attend all major Owner/Contractor meetings
- Review concept baselines (estimates, schedules, scopes) for future phases
- Assist in the development of monthly reports
- Monitor contract document administration (contract changes, Bulletins, RFIs, etc.)
- Adhere to client-specific electronic filing and archiving protocols
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management and/or Engineering
- 10+ years of Project/Construction Management experience, preferably on large baggage handling system projects
- Extensive knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices
- Understanding of pre-design, pre-construction, alternative delivery systems, commissioning, and project close-out
- Ability to multitask and manage/support multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and planning skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry project software packages
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Fuel discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Compensation package:
- Bonus opportunities
- Yearly pay
Experience level:
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Construction management: 10 years (Required)
- Project management: 10 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Denver, CO 80249 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Denver, CO 80249: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person