Project Manager II - Landside

Project Manager II - LandsideEmployment TypeFull TimeDivisionPlanning & DevelopmentLocationIndianapolis International AirportThe IAA is required by law to comply with federal COVID-19vaccination mandates. Because IAA is a party to certain contracts with federalagencies, we are deemed ''federal contractors'' and subject to the President''sExecutive Order 14042. The Order requires us to follow ''COVID-19 WorkplaceSafety: Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors,'' which includes arequirement that all our employees befully vaccinated.General SummaryThis is a professional position responsible for implementing projects chosen to meet the business needs of the functional and business unit managers of the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA). The primary role of a Project Manager II (PM II) is to provide project management for planning, architectural, engineering, and construction projects, ensuring compliance with the IAA''s and relevant industry best practices. As a PM II, works directly with the Director level leadership within Planning and Development to identify, formulate and prioritize capital projects for inclusion the Capital Program and FAA AIP funded ACIP. Additionally, the PM II will be called on to assist in the development and implementation of the IAA strategic plans and initiatives.Essential FunctionsIdentifies, formulates and prioritizes capital projects for inclusion in the IAA''s Capital Program and ACIPPrepares requests for professional services, evaluates and ranks consultants'' qualifications, recommends selections, negotiates scope of work, costs and contracts for consulting servicesProduces project descriptions, and preliminary cost estimates and schedulesDevelops appropriate procurement strategies for diverse projectsHelps prepare AIP and state grant applicationsEstablishes programs for assessment of cost, time, quality, risk, safety and effect on the environmentReviews plans and specifications for completeness and conformance to IAA standardsWorks with the Design Manager to establish and apply uniform standards for review of plan sets and specificationsWorks with the Director, Supplier Diversity, to establish participation goals for projects, as well as aids others in the determination of goalsDirects the bidding and award of construction and supplier contracts, including advertising for bids, pre-bid meetings, analysis of bids and recommendations for awardAdministers consultant, construction and supplier contractsAuthorizes payments, approves changes, oversees quality and determines satisfactory completionHolds regular project team meetings to coordinate activities and monitors progressMonitors performance of the project team against phase and overall execution plans and budgets and initiates corrective action where requiredProvides regular progress reports identifying current performance and highlighting decisions requiredIn conjunction with, as well as independent of, IAA inspectors (staff and contract) holds regular reviews of construction to ensure adherence to schedule, quality of workmanship, and conformance with project plansActs as a professional consultant for other departmentsPrepares or directs a variety of planning studiesProvides other professional services as required to support business unit managers and other customersEnsures adequate communication between the project team, Planning and Development Department and all IAA departments and project stakeholdersActively develops teamworkEstablishes and maintains effective, respectful and strong relationships with governmental agencies and regulatory personnelMinimum RequirementsUndergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, airport planning/management, or related discipline with five (5) years of experience in the development of airportsAssociates degree in related discipline and more than eight (8) years of related airport experience may be substituted for the aboveRegistration as a professional engineer or Architect in the State of Indiana is desiredConsiderable knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the planning, location, design and construction of airport engineering and architectural projects, including knowledge of FAA criteriaAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other airport personnel, city, county, state and federal engineering agencies, and the publicPhysical RequirementsOperate a motor vehicleOperate a computer keyboard/calculatorOperate office equipmentLift up to 30 poundsClimb ladder/stairsWalk, crawl, sit, stand, stoop, bend, squat, push, pull, jump, run and stretchSee, hear, talk and writeEye/hand coordinationWork EnvironmentWork independentlyWork as a teamIsolated with minimal supportOutside and inside work sitesExposure to all types of weather and temperature conditionsExposure to dust, dirt and mud, etc.Exposure to high stress situationsMultiple work sitesContinuous mobilityWork with detailed materialsOffice environmentThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Created: 2025-11-15