Senior Project Manager – Aviation Construction (Onsite)

Cleveland, OH | Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

Aviation experience at a commercial airport is required. Candidates without it will not be considered.

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong aviation construction experience to support the Terminal Modernization Development Program (TMDP) at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) – a $1.6 billion capital program over eight years covering parking, landside, transit, and terminal projects. This is a hands-on, onsite role for a senior project manager who understands active airport work, complex phasing, stakeholder coordination, and clear delivery on a major capital program. You will run assigned projects day-to-day, direct supporting staff, and report to the Construction Manager and EPM team.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

Onsite at Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE), within the TMDP Project Management Office (PMO) – 5 days/week
Local Cleveland-area candidates preferred; relocation or weekly onsite availability may be considered
Must be able to obtain airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badging (background check and fingerprinting required)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Run assigned TMDP projects day-to-day across procurement, design, construction, and closeout
Own scope, budget, schedule, and risk for each assigned project
Coordinate design-build teams, contractors, and consultants to meet program goals
Coordinate construction phasing and logistics to minimize disruption to airport operations
Track cost, change orders, and schedule against baselines; report variances
Run progress meetings; prepare and document RFIs, submittals, and correspondence
Support constructability reviews, bid package preparation, and contractor selection
Manage all project documentation and reporting in Procore, the program’s central project management system
Coordinate with Department staff and stakeholders (FAA, TSA, CBP, airlines)
Support commissioning, operational readiness, inspections, and project handover

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Minimum 8 years on aviation projects at an active commercial airport (required – non-negotiable)
Minimum 12 years of construction or program management experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management
Track record running multiple concurrent projects with senior field-level responsibility
Experience on large-scale capital projects of similar scope and complexity to the TMDP
Experience across both design-bid-build and design-build delivery methods
Working knowledge of Procore or comparable program management software
Strong scheduling, cost control, and contract administration skills
Comfortable working onsite in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder airport environment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

PMP, CCM, or PE in the applicable discipline
Experience with parking structures, landside, transit/rail interface, or terminal projects
Experience working under an Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP)
AOA driving training, or ability to obtain it
LEED accreditation or sustainable construction experience

COMPENSATION

Commensurate with experience

BENEFITS

401(k)
Health and vision insurance
Paid vacation and holidays

To be considered, please submit your resume along with a brief note summarizing your aviation project management experience at commercial airports and your onsite availability for CLE. Resumes without commercial airport aviation experience will not be reviewed.

Pay: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience:

Aviation: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Sheesley & Associates, LLC

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