Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

The Charlotte County Airport Authority (CCAA) seeks a full-time Assistant Project Manager at Punta Gorda Airport, offering an outstanding work environment and comprehensive benefits including fully covered medical, dental, and vision plans, employee health centers, and substantial employer contributions exceeding 16%.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Project Manager, this role involves overseeing the planning, design, construction, and completion phases of airport-related projects aligned with the Airport's Master Plan and Capital Improvement Program. The objective is to ensure all projects are meticulously planned, coordinated, budgeted, designed, executed safely, completed on schedule and within budget, while maintaining quality standards and minimizing operational disruption and security risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage design and engineering plans, budgets, funding sources, delivery methods, and control procedures for existing and new airport facilities and projects.
• Analyze project operational impacts, compliance with master plan and regulations including safety standards.
• Prepare and present detailed project data and technical briefings supporting Authority objectives.
• Monitor schedules, funding allocations, completion percentages for active projects and assist with preliminary project timelines and budget estimations.
• Assist Project Manager in construction oversight ensuring projects comply with procurement policies, timelines, and budgets.
• Develop negotiation strategies and define terms for construction and consultant contracts.
• Lead formal procurement processes including advertising, bidding evaluations, and staff guidance for procurements.
• Coordinate preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Qualifications (RFQs), and Information (RFIs), draft bid specifications, and manage change order negotiations.
• Maintain effective relationships with vendors, project engineers, contractors, consultants, and other agencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Associate degree in business administration, airport management, construction management, engineering, or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience encompassing architecture, engineering, construction administration, or airport operations, or an equivalent education-experience combination.
• Experience with public agency project management and construction oversight is preferred.
• Valid driver's license for the State of Florida.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrable leadership and management capabilities.
• Business acumen in budgeting, procurement, contracting, and documentation.
• Capacity to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with airport building codes, ADA standards, and FAA regulations.
• Collaboration skills across departments and external organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Flexibility to travel occasionally for 2 to 5 days and work long or irregular hours in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Knowledge of FAA grant procedures and Department of Transportation programs.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, contracts, and local government codes.
• Proficiency with project management tools and engineering software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project), PDF editing, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Competence in mathematical concepts, statistics, and geometry relevant to project management.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Good vision for work indoors with artificial lighting and outdoors in bright sunlight.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds, walk, and remain seated for extended periods.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CCAA is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), religion, veteran status, age, disability, or genetic information. The Authority is a Veterans' Preference employer and a tobacco-free, drug-free workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process due to disabilities may contact Human Resources to request assistance in compliance with federal and state laws.