Responsibilities: Provides inter-agency coordination with contractors, maintenance crews, tenants, Federal Agencies, and other necessary individuals concerning current and future projects. Determines and defines project scope and objectives including developing and managing a detailed project schedule and budget for assigned projects. Monitors progress throughout life of project and makes necessary adjustments. Tracks project costs to meet budget. Prepares Requests for Proposals, Bids, and Qualifications including assembly and creation of project documents, contracts, and/or specifications. Reviews, comments, and recommends approval of design plans and specifications for assigned projects prior to issuance of public bidding. Participates in bid openings, reviews bids, and makes recommendations. Reviews and recommends approval of proposed change orders and pay requests on assigned projects.

EDUCATION – Bachelor’s Degree / equivalent in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field required.  Must have a valid driver license and obtain an Airport Class III AOA (Air Operations License) license within six (6) months of employment.

Professional Engineer (PE), Licensed Architect, or Project Management Professional (PMP) will qualify for Engineering Project Manager II.

 EXPERIENCE - Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project and construction management, planning, design, and/or engineering applying design and construction standards.  Prior experience in airport or aviation field preferred. 

Note: If the candidate has a PE, Architectural License, or PMP they will qualify for the Engineering Project Manager II pay rate.      ($138,245.23)

About Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) owns and operates Memphis International Airport (MEM), as well as two general aviation airports, General DeWitt Spain airport near downtown and Charles W. Baker airport in Millington. Thanks to the presence of FedEx, MEM is the second-busiest cargo airport in the world and the busiest in North America. In addition, MEM’s nine commercial airlines served 4.8 million passengers in 2024. MSCAA is in the midst of a reinvention of Memphis International Airport, including the opening of a new $245 million passenger concourse in 2022 and a $305 million centralized deicing facility in 2023. In 2024, the airport will begin a massive $665 million terminal modernization project, which will involve the renovation of the ticketing and baggage areas, as well as the security checkpoint.

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