Project Manager, Construction

The Project Manager, Construction, reporting to the Director of Engineering, is responsible for managing and delivering airport construction and capital improvement projects from initial planning through closeout. Serving as an independent contributor, this role collaborates with engineering, planning, operations, maintenance, finance, and external stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with regulations and airport operational requirements. The Project Manager oversees multiple concurrent projects, manages consultant and contractor performance, administers contracts, negotiates change orders, monitors budgets and schedules, and ensures adherence to quality, safety, and operational standards. This position is critical to advancing the airport’s strategic infrastructure and development initiatives while minimizing impacts to airport operations and the traveling public.

Here is how the Project Manager, Construction will help: 

• Manage airport construction and capital improvement projects through all phases, including planning, design, pre-construction, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, construction phasing, schedules, budgets, and execution plans in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, identify and resolve issues affecting scope, schedule, budget, or quality, and conduct periodic site inspections for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Ensure projects comply with Authority standards, regulatory requirements, FAA guidelines, safety regulations, building codes, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate project activities to minimize operational disruptions, maintain safe airport operations, and align construction phasing and sequencing with airport stakeholders.
• Administer construction contracts, consultant agreements, and related project documents, ensuring all contractor obligations are satisfied, including specifications, safety, quality, asset data, warranties, as-builts, and punchlist items.
• Review and verify contractor payment applications, evaluate and negotiate change orders and claims, and recommend approval of contract modifications.
• Maintain accurate project documentation throughout the lifecycle and prepare reports, forms, executive summaries, financial updates, and project status briefings.
• Review, approve, or coordinate tenant applications for facility modifications or additions.
• Develop and manage project budgets, resource plans, cost forecasts, and review cost estimates, including assessing budget impacts from scope changes.
• Monitor expenditures and commitments to ensure adherence to approved budgets and support capital planning and funding initiatives, including grant-funded projects.
• Track project schedules, monitor contractor performance, identify schedule risks, implement mitigation strategies, and update leadership on milestone progress.
• Work closely with engineering, planning, operations, maintenance, public safety, environmental teams, and coordinate with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, utilities, airlines, tenants, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings, provide technical and project management expertise, and communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with environmental, safety, and security requirements and support inspections, audits, and regulatory reviews.

The successful candidate for the role of Project Manager, Construction will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication – Able to clearly articulate short-term vision, department goals and objectives; Collaborate effectively with peers; Able to communicate policy and strategy to team members.
• Strategic Thinking – Able to determine short-term outcomes and give guidance on how to meet goals; Able to direct and deliver plans to achieve efficient, on-time results.
• Team Builder – Able to direct and implement project objectives through “one team” approach; Focused on developing team; direct work of team through leadership and accountability; Makes informed decisions.
• Customer Centricity – Leads team to identify and improve customer experience; Directs and implements improvements that positively impacts most stakeholders.

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for the role of Project Manager, Construction are:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing construction or capital improvement projects.
• Experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects with responsibility for budgets, schedules, contracts, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience reviewing and administering construction contracts and change orders.
• Experience in airport, transportation, infrastructure, municipal, public-sector, or large-scale commercial construction projects preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases: 

• Thorough knowledge of construction project management principles, practices, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement practices, and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and risk management.
• Familiarity with airport operational environments and FAA regulations preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, technical reports, and contract documents.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office applications.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren’t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally list and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.  Must be able to understand and speak clearly in English.

Conditions

Work is performed in both office and active construction site environments with regular site visits and field inspections. This role will require exposure to varying weather conditions, construction activities, noise, and airport operational environments. Occasional evening, weekend, or emergency response work may be required to support project activities and operational needs.

Medical Examination

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) physical examination performed by the Authority’s examining physician.

Drug Testing

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment or promotion) drug screening.  Continued employment may be subject to drug and alcohol testing conducted without advance notice and without individualized suspicion.

Pre-Employment Investigation

Must pass a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check (including but not limited to the requirements of CFR 1542.209 and 1542.3), verification of prior employment and performance, reference and credentials checks.

Caring For Our Crew

At ACAA, we’ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.

• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.

• ACAA’s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children’s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA’s exemplary benefits.

About the Allegheny County Airport Authority

The Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh’s airports to reflect, connect and serve the community, inspire the industry and advance the region’s role as a world leader.

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually to 63 direct routes. PIT’s CEO Christina Cassotis has been recognized for numerous leadership awards. In 2025, she was named Pittsburgher of the Year by Pittsburgh Magazine. 

PIT recently opened a new, modernized pre-security terminal and Terminal Garage, designed for and by the people of the Pittsburgh region. This new airport represents more than a decade of planning, preparation and work from the ACAA team. It serves as the region’s front door to the world, connecting the world to Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh to the world.

ACAA is an equal-opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, and veteran status.