Aviation Project Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Established in 1964, Q&D Construction is a family owned company with a culture focused on the core values of; Service, Quality, Integrity. As an employee of Q&D Construction, you will be expected to exhibit these core values every day and in all of your interactions. Along with all of your typical duties, it will be incumbent on you to display a high level of customer service, exceeding the client’s expectations. Developing a long lasting relationship between the client and Q&D is a top priority. You will be expected to go above and beyond when working with our clients, anticipating their needs and helping to resolve any issues that may arise during the course of construction and/or preconstruction. Our goal is to become a trusted adversary of our client, to be their “go to” person for any issue, under any circumstance.

GROUP OVERVIEW:

In 2014, after nearly a decade of successful work in and around airports, Q&D announced its Aviation Group. Q&D’s airport introduction began with a restroom remodel and the construction of a sidewalk canopy structure at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RTIA) resulting in a longstanding relationship. Due to the events on 9/11 the RTIA was forced to make significant modifications to its security protocols. Understanding the complexity and high profile of the upcoming challenge, the RTIA choose to rely on their relationship with Q&D. Q&D was selected as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the In-Line Explosive Detection and Screening Project, later to be named the Airport Baggage Check-In Project or ABC Project. It was during this multi-year project that Q&D was able to acquire the necessary knowledge and experience that has allowed us to continue to perform work in airports across the country. It was also this project that allowed us to establish relationships with many of the airport’s tenants / stakeholders. The stakeholders consisted of airlines, rental car providers and concessionaires. Standing out among the many stakeholders were Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Paradies and SSP. Over the years, because of the relationships established and the experience gained, Q&D has performed work in over 100 airports in nearly every state in the Union. Our word is our bond and staying true to our founding principles is what has led to and will continue our success in the aviation world.

SUMMARY of RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project management is defined as the discipline that involves “initiating, planning, executing and controlling the work of a team of people towards the achievement of a specific goal or sets of goals”. The main goal of project management is to ensure that the objectives of the project are achieved within the specified constraints. Through project management, activities are conducted using various tools, skill sets, knowledge, methodologies and techniques in order to meet the requirements of the project. A Project Manager must have a combination of skills including an ability to ask penetrating questions, detect unstated assumptions and resolve conflicts, as well as more general management skills. A well prepared Project Manager will also have a contingency plan for every situation or circumstance.

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of the project, ensuring consistency with Q&D’s values, vision, strategy, commitments and goals. Their responsibilities include the coordination and completion of the project on time, within budget and within scope. They must oversee all aspects of the project, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor and summarize progress of the project.

Key among a Project Manager’s duties is the recognition that risk directly impacts the likelihood of success and that this risk must be both formally and informally measured throughout the course of a project. Risks arise from uncertainty and the successful Project Manager is the one who focusses on this as their primary concern. A good Project Manager can significantly reduce risk by adhering to a policy of open communication; ensuring every member of the project team has an opportunity to express opinions and concerns. Stakeholders should be advised and consulted at the appropriate times during a project. The Project Manager is the person responsible for making decisions, both large and small. The Project Manager should make sure they control risk and minimize uncertainty. Every decision must directly benefit the project.

The Project Manager must be familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices and procedures, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish stated goals. They must also perform a variety of tasks along with leading and direct the work of project staff. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected in order to enhance the Aviation Group’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to the project.