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As a project manager, consults with various departments to determine project scope and requirements, gathers and prepare information regarding design, specification, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and timeline to achieve project completion. Oversees and directs construction projects from conception, design to completion. Scopes projects in-depth to determine deliverables and budgets. Prepares internal and external reports pertaining to job status.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The following generally describes the knowledge, skills and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

1. Ability to read and understand construction documents and contract specifications.
2. Familiarity with federal, state and local regulations.
3. Advanced knowledge of relevant computer software to include AutoCAD.
4. Critical Evaluation: Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
5. Relationship Management: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of Authority management and staff, officials of other governmental agencies, outside counsel, litigants, tenants, other Authority customers and stakeholders.
6. Prioritize assignments deadlines and able to collaborate, balance multiple priorities and complete assignments within expected time frame.
7. Strong organizational, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION/TRAINING: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or related field.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Five (5) years of progressively responsible employment in design and construction project management and budgeting.
2. Previous experience managing FAA projects at commercial service airports is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS: 

1. AIA, P.E., or related credentials are desirable.    

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Possess a valid driver’s license and must meet NAA driving record requirements.
2. Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility to hold a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge as may be required by assigned job duties and responsibilities.

About Norfolk Airport Authority

Norfolk International Airport is the major airport serving Coastal Virginia and the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, and United offer convenient access to hundreds of cities worldwide. The footprint of the airport encompasses approximately 1,000 acres of land with facilities situated in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Located adjacent to Norfolk Botanical Garden, the Airport is a national role model for reconciling expanding air facilities in a delicate ecological sanctuary. Norfolk International Airport presently ranks in the top 14% of the country’s airports in terms of passengers served annually, with over 4 million passengers and over 65,000 flight operations in 2022. One of the most powerful economic generators in the region, a recent Economic Impact Study estimates that the airport directly and indirectly generated over 17,300 jobs with a payroll of $775 million, with GDP in excess of $1.3 billion and total economic output of $2.2 billion in 2019.

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