Construction Project Manager - New Airport Traffic Control Tower

Industry

Transportation

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At Jacobs, our PMCM team works seamlessly with clients by delivering projects and programs to achieve our clients’ goals. Whether it’s managing construction or designing buildings, solutions are continuously being implemented. What we do is more than construction; we play a part in moving a vision from concept to reality. If you’re interested in a rewarding career working on ENR’s #1 Program Management and Construction Management-for-Fee firm, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are currently searching for a Project Manager (PM) for the design and construction of a new air traffic control tower (ATCT) at Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Florida. The new ATCT will replace the existing 189-foot tower that was opened in the 1970s. As our PM, you will supervise a team of five individuals responsible for overseeing the contractor’s construction of a new tower. The position is also expected to coordinate design review activities, including reconciling construction cost estimates completed by the design-builder and independent cost estimator. The project assignment is scheduled to start in late 2026 and be completed in mid-2029.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports the Airport’s design management team with technical advice and oversees a third-party design review process of the design builder’s milestone design submittals. Reconciles milestone cost estimates prepared by the design-builder and the independent cost estimator. Works with the Airport’s general consultant who will be tasked to prepare the design for the project’s enabling works.

• Supports the Airport with the negotiations of pricing for the enabling works construction, the design of the ATCT, and the guaranteed maximum (GMP) for the construction of the ATCT.

• Leads the construction management responsibilities for the enabling works with a focus on coordination of construction work with ongoing airport operations and the protection of existing utilities.

• Works closely with the selected ATCT design-builder and PMCM scheduling manager on the development of a baseline schedule that coordinates the tower construction with ongoing Airside D construction including the installation and commissioning of a shuttle car connection to the Main Terminal.

• Leads the construction management responsibilities for the construction of the new ATCT including implementation of a quality assurance program and reviews of implementation plans and schedules prepared by the design-builder. 

• Monitors contractor submittals and requests for information.

• Reviews and evaluates proposed changes claims submitted by the contractors

• Prepares weekly and monthly progress reports. Briefs senior Airport representatives.

• Assesses construction progress, reviews monthly payment requests, and recommends changes and approvals.

• As needed, coordinates construction activities with the FAA and third party utility providers.

• Tracks schedule updates from the design builder and discusses any needed schedule mitigation actions.

• Monitors the design-builder’s use of contingency and allowance funds and conducts monthly risk assessments.

• Supports the processing of change requests with technical, commercial, and schedule reviews of the subcontractor’s request and designer’s direction.

• Attends weekly progress meetings and special sessions schedule to discuss specific project issues.

• Provides subject matter expertise (SMH). Participates in problem solving and value engineering exchanges.

• Tracks daily reports and monitors needed corrective actions to meet design and quality requirements.

• Supports the Airport’s construction safety program.

• Identifies upcoming Airport decisions and coordinates the analysis and information needed to support these decisions.

• Reports directly to the assigned PMCM Senior Construction Manager.

Here's what you'll need

• Minimum of 10 years of experience working as a project manager and/or construction manager on the design and/or construction of airport facilities. 

• Previous experience working on an air traffic control tower project is highly desirable. Will consider project/construction management experience on other types of tower or high rise facilities.

• Experience demonstrating the ability to successfully manage a team of people responsible for delivering a project/program having cost, quality, schedule, and safety performance requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, solve problems, react to changed conditions, and mitigate conflicts.

• Individual must demonstrate a positive attitude, the ability to sort through conflicting priorities, balance construction progress with safety and Airport operational issues, and the ability to clearly communicate with a wide number of stakeholders.

• Previous experience managing a construction project under a very tight time schedule is desirable. 

• The position requires the selected individual to work at Tampa Airport 5 days a week.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

165,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

185,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $165,000.00 to $185,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on June 19, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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Locations

City State Country
Tampa	Florida	United States