Facilities Project Manager

Department: Facilities
Our Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description: Job Summary
All of Southwest’s People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what’s important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Facilities Project Manager supports our Purpose by coordinating the work of Architects, Consultants, and General Contractors for construction projects at designated airports throughout the country. This role drives the scope, budget, progress, and planning of multiple concurrent projects as well as ensures adherence to work specifications. The Facilities Project Manager is a strategic thinker and skilled communicator who looks forward to leading and dev eloping their Team.
Additional details:
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available .
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.
Responsibilities
Assess current or future Customer needs and priorities by communicating directly with Customers, or other methods
Manage project execution to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope
Complete project deliverables, ensuring adherence to standards
Define and drive complex program plans for multiple, simultaneous, related projects or for a single highly complex project
Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans
Identify, review, or select vendors or consultants to meet project needs
Schedule and facilitate meetings related to Facilities projects
Analyze and negotiate contract terms and conditions utilizing a working knowledge of contract styles, developing a strategy, and making recommendations in order to asses compliance with corporate policies and objectives and mitigate corporate risk
Evaluate economy and efficiency of space utilization by defining potential changes in function, workflow, future plans for expansion, value engineering, and architectural guidelines in order to develop proposals for better utilization
Direct the preparation of technical drawings to ensure customer/operational needs are met, Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) standards are documented and implemented appropriately, and the budget is utilized efficiently
May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Knowledge of business and construction management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
Knowledge of contract administration, including types of contracts and enforcing contracts
Knowledge of construction techniques
Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Preferred: Aviation Project Experience Education
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Experience
Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in:
Managing construction projects
Managing construction contracts
Managing project cost
Licensing/Certification
Must be able to obtain a SIDA (Secured Identification Display Area) badge and meet all local airport requirements
Physical Abilities
Ability to perform work duties from limited space workstation/desk/office area for extended periods of time
Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
Other Qualifications
Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays
Ability to work extended hours as needed, including some weekends and holidays
Ability to be on call to respond to inquiries as needed
Ability to work in construction environments while wearing personal protective equipment
Pay & Benefits:
Competitive market salary from $97,750 per year to $108,600 per
year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
Benefits you’ll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per

paycheck *

• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when

Southwest profits, you profit**

• Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
• Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits.
***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job Posting End Date
02/08/2024

401(k), 401(k) matching