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Global Infrastructure

Specialist infrastructure fund manager investing globally

Lead Project Manager - Aviation

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNewark, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is required.
  • Approximately 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience managing large capital infrastructure projects is required.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering complex public-sector capital programs is required.
  • A strong background in construction management, project controls, budgeting, and scheduling is required.
  • Experience administering consultant and construction contracts is required.
  • Knowledge of procurement processes, change management, and contract administration is required.
  • Experience coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders simultaneously is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software is required.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or the ability to obtain it is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of complex aviation infrastructure projects throughout all phases of project delivery.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between clients, designers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risk registers, and overall project performance.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and architectural teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Oversee procurement activities, consultant and contractor management, and contract administration.
  • Review and negotiate change orders, cost estimates, payment applications, and project forecasts.
  • Monitor construction activities to ensure quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
  • Lead project meetings and prepare executive-level reports and presentations for client leadership.
  • Coordinate permitting, utility coordination, and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Support procurement strategies including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and alternative delivery projects.
  • Mentor junior project managers and technical staff while fostering collaboration across project teams.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships that support long-term business growth.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience delivering aviation or transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Experience working with airport authorities, transportation agencies, or other public owners.
  • Knowledge of FAA, Port Authority, or other major aviation client standards.
  • An architectural, engineering, or construction management background.
  • Experience supporting Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build projects.
  • OSHA Certification.

About the Company

Global Infrastructure

Specialist infrastructure fund manager investing globally

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is an independent infrastructure fund manager that makes equity and select debt investments in energy, transport, digital infrastructure, and water/waste assets. It pursues controlling stakes to actively influence operations and drive performance, financing investments through management fees and carried interest. Its portfolio includes Gatwick Airport, the Port of Melbourne, and CyrusOne, reflecting a global reach across OECD and select non-OECD markets. Its goal is to deliver stable, long-term returns to institutional investors by building and actively managing essential infrastructure assets; the pending BlackRock acquisition will combine GIP’s expertise with a broader platform.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$778.2M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2007

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