Facilities Project Manager- Aviation (airport experience)

Every day at CMTS, we undertake impactful infrastructure projects that positively impact lives and communities. CMTS has an extensive 40-year industry experience, which ensures a strong foundation for ongoing success. Our company values employees by fostering a culture of learning, personal development, and well-being. We prioritize work-life balance and ethical business practices and engage with our community through employee-driven initiatives. Join us on our journey of growth and success! 

We’re currently seeking a highly motivated Facilities Project Manager – Aviation

located in Dallas, TX.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related field


• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Preferred certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)


• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)


• Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP)


• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)

Required Qualifications:

In order to become a candidate, you must possess the following skills and abilities.

• 8+ years of project management experience


• 5+ years of facilities or capital project management experience in the aviation space, gained at any airport (commercial service, hub, regional, municipal, or international)


• Experience delivering projects in active, occupied, secure airport environments


• Demonstrated ability to manage consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at a large hub or complex airport environment


• Experience coordinating projects with airlines, tenants, and airport operations


• Familiarity with airport operational constraints and secure-area construction


• Experience with CM-at-Risk, Design-Build, and Design-Bid-Build delivery methods

Responsibilities:

• Manage aviation facilities projects from planning through closeout


• Develop scopes of work, schedules, cost estimates, and budgets


• Manage multiple concurrent projects in occupied, operational airport facilities


• Ensure compliance with DFW Design Standards, airport procedures, and applicable codes


• Coordinate design reviews, construction activities, and phased implementation plans


• Serve as primary point of contact between airport departments, consultants, contractors, airlines, and tenants


• Coordinate closely with Operations, Facilities Maintenance, Safety, and Security


• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor pay applications


• Monitor cost and schedule performance and implement mitigation strategies


• Ensure compliance with FAA, TSA, local building codes, and life-safety requirements


• Support safety, quality assurance, and secure-area construction protocols


• Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive-level updates


• Maintain accurate project documentation and support audits and closeout

• Work performed in active terminal, landside, and airside environments


• May require night, weekend, or phased work support


• Ability to walk job sites and access mechanical and restricted areas


• Must successfully complete DFW badging, background check, and security requirements

Salary:

• 130k-150K annually or DOE

Bonus Pay:
A bonus may be granted to employees depending on individual performance, employee utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of other non-financial corporate goals; bonus opportunities are available at management’s discretion.
 
Apply:
https://cmtsllc.com/careers/
 
CMTS LLC offers 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, 401k, life, and long-term disability insurance coverage for employees.

CMTS, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment