Aviation Project Manager / Construction Manager

GFT is seeking an Aviation Project Manager / Construction Manager to join our Construction Services Practice in Fort Lauderdale, Fl! This role requires regular attendance at our Fort Lauderdale office.

GFT's Construction Services Team

At GFT, we're not just engineering the future; we're meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment toexcellence,safety,innovation, andsustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety andquality standards.

What you'll be challenged to do:
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Construction Manager who has experience in Aviation and with FDOT and who thrives in a collaborative team environment.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Conduct day-to-day inspections activities in the field, coordinate work with Engineer of Record and client. Be able to perform daily inspection reports, verify that materials are in compliance with plans and specs. Be familiar with FAA regulations, and be able to obtain security badges with the Airport Departments.
• Process monthly certifications for the contractor and provide a letter of recommendation to the owner for payment.
• Maintain a document control database, including daily reports, pictures, shop drawings, Request for Information (RFI) and other pertinent construction contract information.
• Be able to track environmental and build permits as required by contract.
• Ideally, demonstrate previous experience with managing aviation projects, in the airfield, landside and terminals.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Aviation PM (client) to achieve the project completion within time / money goals.
• Review construction baseline schedules, provide comments until the project schedule is accepted by the Client. Review schedule monthly updates and monitor deviations. Evaluate recovery schedules when required.
• Provide constructability comments on plans before they go to bid.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required
• 10+ years of experience
• PE in Florida is Required
• Experience with Utility relocations
• Roadway design Experience
• Permitting experience with local agencies required
• Schedule analysis, proficient with MS Project / Primavera.
• Ability to perform/ review cost estimates
• Must have Aviation and FDOT Experience

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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