Delivery Lead Construction Manager

Job Summary

The Delivery Lead Construction Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of project inspectors and supporting staff while providing on-site construction oversight, project coordination, inspection, and quality assurance to ensure FAA facility projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contracts, and FAA operational requirements.

The Delivery Lead Construction Manager will also oversee daily team activities, assign inspection responsibilities, mentors staff, and ensure consistent documentation and adherence to FAA standards. Works closely with FAA Construction Managers, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, airport authorities, and other stakeholders to monitor progress, verify performance, identify deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions and support successful project delivery.

Note, the candidate must be a US Citizen and be able to pass and maintain a Public Trust background check.

Locations: East Coast and West Coast

Primary Job Functions

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to inspection personnel to ensure consistent performance and compliance with FAA standards, specifications, and procedures.


• Review inspection reports, field documentation, deficiency logs, and project records for accuracy, completeness, and timely corrective action.


• Coordinate team priorities, evaluate performance, identify training needs, and support the professional development of inspection personnel.


• Provide on-site oversight of FAA construction activities and verify that completed and in-progress work conforms to approved drawings, specifications, safety requirements, and technical standards.


• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance, conduct field inspections and compliance audits, and identify construction deficiencies, risks, or deviations requiring corrective action.


• Maintain daily inspection logs, progress reports, photographs, punch lists, discrepancy records, and turnover documentation in accordance with FAA reporting requirements.


• Coordinate work sequencing, issue resolution, and project priorities with FAA Construction Managers, Engineering Services, Technical Operations, airport authorities, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.


• Monitor project schedules, quality, and compliance while applying construction and engineering expertise to resolve issues and support successful FAA project delivery.


• Perform other duties as assigned.