Job Description
Salary: $126,528.00 - $151,894.00 Annually
Location : Airport - City of Colorado Springs, CO
Job Type: At-Will Manager
Job Number: 16247
Division: Airport
Department: Airport Development
Opening Date: 01/31/2025
Closing Date: 2/23/2025 4:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Description / Position Overview Manager of Airport Design and Construction (Airport Construction Manager) About the Job: In this dynamic leadership role, you will spearhead the planning, coordination, and execution of transformative airport capital construction projects, driving them to successful completion within budget, schedule, and scope. You'll play a key role in managing design development, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with a range of stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, to bring these projects to life.
Job Type: At-Will Manager
Work Location: 7770 Milton E Proby Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Hiring Range: $126,528.00 - $151,894.00 Annually
Long-Term Earning Potential: Up to $177,261 Annually
The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is a vibrant, city-owned hub in the heart of Colorado, serving as the primary gateway for the Pikes Peak Region and Southern Colorado. With three runways, COS is the state's second-largest airport, handling nearly 128,000 aircraft operations and 2.5 million passengers annually. Offering stunning views of Pikes Peak, it provides visitors with a warm Colorado welcome and is a key driver of regional economic growth, attracting business, conventions, and tourism. Spanning nearly 7,700 acres, COS is home to diverse business centers, including commercial, corporate, and military aviation, plus the innovative Peak Innovation Park.
Colorado Springs , with a population of 506,646, spans 195 square miles at the foot of Pikes Peak and enjoys 243 days of sunshine annually. The city, Colorado's largest by area and second in population, boasts 375 miles of trails and over 150 parks. Home to five military establishments, the Air Force Academy, the U.S. Olympic Committee, and a thriving aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity sector, it offers a dynamic mix of business, education, and sports organizations. Colorado Springs is evolving with a vibrant downtown, diverse neighborhoods, and a growing population, recently named the
3rd Best Place to Live by U.S. News & World Report .
As an Airport Design and Construction Manager, you will: - Lead the design and construction team.
- In collaboration with the airport leadership and other stakeholders develop a comprehensive capital program.
- Oversee and manage the implementation of planned airport capital projects.
- Identify project scope, budget, cost estimates, schedule, and resources; coordinate and oversee design development.
- Develop project scope and manage contracts with architects and engineers.
- Conduct periodic reviews to determine the status of current and future capital programs and collaborate with Finance to develop funding plans.
- Coordinate comprehensive plan reviews with staff, outside departments, airport tenants, and regulatory agencies.
- Oversee the completion of construction documents and technical specifications; administer construction contracts and manage the bid process.
- Ensure project compliance with established budgets and perform final acceptance inspections.
- Identify potential issues and provide guidance on resolution.
- Other duties as assigned
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders and regulatory agencies.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, planning, real estate development, project management, or a related field.
- Five years of professional experience in airport planning, design, construction, and real estate development, including two years in a supervisory role.
We value a diverse range of qualifications and experiences. Our organization views each year of further education as equivalent to each year of relevant work experience, and each year of additional relevant work experience as equivalent to each year of required education.
Preferred Qualifications The following qualifications are not required, but they are considered desirable. If you possess any of the preferred qualifications, please include specific details in your application. This information may be used to identify a top group of applicants
- Experience in construction management and capital improvement planning in an airport environment
Additional Information Please contact Kristen Clinton at [email protected] for any questions about this position. The selected candidate must pass (or have already passed) a fingerprint-based criminal history records check as required by the Transportation Security Administration. Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a culture that values our employees' unique individual qualities and fosters an inclusive environment where people want to be.
The City of Colorado Springs offers additional compensation depending on the position, area of assignment, and specific job assignments, including shift differential, pay differential, acting or lead, special assignment, hazard pay, longevity, cell phone allowance, uniform allowance, relocation, awards, standby, call out, compensatory time off, tuition, overtime, extra duty, incentive, holiday premium, proficiency, and vacation sell back.
NOTE: This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the position.
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas of any kind (including but not limited to F-1, H-1B or TN visas). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than high school
- High School diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or above
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How many years of relevant experience do you possess?
- Less than one year
- One or more years
- Two or more years
- Three or more years
- Four or more years
- Five or more years
- Six or more years
- Seven or more years
- Eight or more years
- Nine or more years
- Ten or more years
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Do you have two or more years of experience supervising?
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Do you have experience in construction management and capital improvement planning in an airport environment?
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