Airport Construction Manager

Airport Construction Manager An employee of this class participates in manages construction for the Ontario International Airport (ONT). Incumbents in this classification report directly to the Director of Program Management who is responsible for oversight of all projects for ONT. The Airport Construction Manager oversees contractors from construction contract award to closeout and coordinates with various stakeholders to ensure successful project execution within established budgets and timelines. This position also plans and supervises the work of consultants engaged in all aspects of construction management. Job responsibilities include overseeing and directing construction projects from contract award to completion, overseeing contract construction managers who oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to monitor compliance with permitted plans, reviewing the work progress on a daily basis, preparing or directing the preparation and review of internal and external reports pertaining to job status, ensuring quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques, participating in design meetings and providing input, reviewing, assisting and facilitating the construction plan including quality control procedures, safety and security practices, field office location and layout, temporary utilities, staging areas, and equipment, supervising all CM consultant inspection personnel to ensure timely and accurate performance of job responsibilities associated with project(s), evaluating and coordinating work plans to perform project activities within approved airport security plan, assisting, reviewing and negotiating of change orders, planning construction and renovation projects of small airport TI and buildout projects, negotiating preliminary cost estimates and detailed project schedules and logistics, representing the OIAA at all construction meetings throughout the design, bidding, and construction phases of all projects, reviewing all phases of construction work and monitoring projects ensuring progress according to specifications, visiting construction sites regularly to monitor progress and other duties per the contract document, reporting project progress as well as potential issues or delays to the Director of Project Management and other senior level staff, assisting and supporting Project Manager with payment applications for projects, reviewing QC report for compliance with contract specifications and recommending plan to correct the problem and documenting the correction to verify that it now meets your quality standards, coordinating with various departments and federal agencies for construction activities throughout airport campus, reviewing, monitoring and coordinating as needed tenant improvement projects for construction according to Airport Standards and impact to Airport operations and safety, assisting and/or soliciting proposals for Airport TI or Buildout Projects, coordinating, directing, monitoring and inspecting the activities of Contractors and Suppliers for airport projects, and does related work as assigned. The ideal candidate possesses experience and a track record of accomplishment in all or many of the disciplines outlined previously in this job description, an understanding and application of engineering and architectural principles as related to construction methods and practices, an understanding of the methods, practices, and materials used in constructing Airport projects involving runways, taxiways, aprons, service roads, landside parking lots, streets, airport utilities, buildings, structures and terminals, knowledge of construction practices and costs in construction work, ability to understand and apply complex airport policies and procedures, knowledge of FAA Standards, Cal/OSHA Construction orders, law codes, ordinances, standard plans and specifications, ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, project schedules submittals, Change Orders, and contracts, knowledge of survey practices in construction including the understanding and use of line and grade stakes, knowledge of soil mechanics as related to Airfield Construction and foundation, embankments, fills and excavations, ability to read, interpret, and explain complex plans and specifications; relate lines and grades indicated by survey stakes to the work being done, ability to recognize construction deficiencies and omissions requiring corrective action, ability to plan, delegate and control the work of contract construction inspectors, possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, ability to prepare detailed written material, including reports, daily logs, and other construction records, knowledge of safety principles and practices, possess strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Project and Excel, possess the ability to interact effectively and courteously with employees, tenants, consultants, contractors, and the general public in an international aviation environment, and ability to consistently demonstrate the Core Values of OIAA. Minimum qualifications include any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position, equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Project Management or a related field, experience in aviation may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis, five (5)years combined experience in construction, general or special inspector work, is required, and previous experience with aviation or transportation industries is desired. Physical demands include finger dexterity to utilize a keyboard to input information on a computer, ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) lbs. up to a distance of approximately 20 feet, ability to stand for long periods of time, ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, and ability to access areas owned or leased by OIAA. Work environment includes construction job sites where extreme conditions may exist, non climate-controlled areas where there may be exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration, and climate controlled office environment. Licenses/certification include valid Driver's License equivalent to a California Class C driver's license, acceptable driving record at time of appointment and throughout employment, certification from an accredited construction management, engineering or related field course is desirable, ie. Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), and ability to pass all background / reference checks, knowledge examinations, as well as aptitude tests necessary to obtain an OIAA employee Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge at ONT.

Created: 2026-03-10