Job Opportunity:  Project Manager I – Design & Construction

Annual Compensation Range:  $186,680.00 – $201,006.00

Link to Apply:  Project Manager I (5502) – Design & Construction – Project Management – SFO – Multiple Positions (153935)  

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is seeking two Project Manager I superstars to join the team. Ready for your career to takeoff?

Step into a key role on our dynamic Project Management team, where you’ll help shape the future of airport construction. From crafting cutting-edge facilities to keeping major projects on track, you’ll be at the heart of delivering sustainable, high-impact solutions. Let’s turn big ideas into real-world results—together.

Your next career adventure starts at SFO. Don’t wait — apply today!

This recruitment is for one (1) 5502 Project Manager I position to support the Lead Project Manager on the Airport’s Noise Insulation Program (NIP), and one (1) 5502 Project Manager I position to support the Lead Project Manager on the Airport Substation Transformer Upgrade Project. Also, this recruitment will be used to fill future projects/programs. See official job announcement for further details and how to apply.

Applicable Projects/Programs

Airport’s Noise Insulation Program (NIP)

Over the past several decades, the Airport has made significant efforts and commitments to its surrounding communities to minimize the impact of aircraft noise through the NIP. To comply with commitments made to the San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, SFO must maintain the NIP by monitoring the noise impact area for potential shifts, identify additional properties eligible for noise insulation, and acquire perpetual avigation easements in exchange and on a continuous basis.

Currently, the NIP consists of three initiatives: Repair or Replacement Initiative (RRI), Second Chance Initiative (SCI), and Expanded Eligibility Initiative (EEI). These Initiatives provide improvements to eligible homes in the surrounding communities by installing sound treatments, such as wall and attic insulation, windows and door replacements, energy recovery ventilators, and other sound mitigation measures aimed to reduce noise levels within the residence.

Airport Substation Transformer Upgrade Project

The Project will install and upgrade the 12kV duct bank and cabling to Substation BA, including field verification and assessment of electrical infrastructure and equipment downstream of Substation BA, consistent with the Electrical Capacity Upgrade program. This project scope also includes the installation of three new 55MVA high-voltage transformers and necessary security upgrades in the Airport Substation.

Role description

At the direction of the Lead Project Manager, the 5502 Project Manager I shall be responsible for implementing their assigned project with an Exceptional Project Outcome (EPO). This includes incorporating the stakeholders’ needs/requirements, maintaining the project cost/schedule, and successfully activating the new or renovated facilities/systems.

The essential functions of this classification include the following, as applicable to the assigned project:

• Facilitates and coordinates the Contractor collaboration with Stakeholders, including internal Airport departments and outside agencies.
• Reviews Change Orders, RFIs, and Submittals and makes recommendations for approval.
• Reviews Contractor Progress Payments and makes recommendations for approval.
• Prepares Commission Packages for review and approval by the Lead Project Manager.
• Prepares and presents project status update presentations at Partnering and other meetings.
• Represents the Lead Project Manager, as required, including, field coordination, meeting attendance, team collaboration, contract administration support, and coordination with the Contractor teams.
• Communicates with the Airport Duty Manager regarding project activities.
• Oversees the Contractor coordination with BICE plan review, responses, and inspections.
• Elevates lingering project issues to the Lead Project Manager, and assist in resolution, if required.
  Reviews, and recommends for submission, Weekly Reports and Monthly Reports.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for notifications on safety and/or property damage incidences.
• Provides support to Contracts Procurement team for bidding, award, and contracting.
• Provides support to Grants Development team for planning, application, award process, reporting and closeout.

How to qualify

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or planning plus four years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience, OR
• A Bachelor’s degree in another field plus six years of responsible experience in a field directly related to the project, OR
• Eight years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project, OR
• California registration as professional engineer or architect.

Desirable Qualifications:

As applicable to assigned project:

• Familiarity with airfield design and construction principles, including FAA Advisory Circulars, airfield operational protocols, aviation planning, and associated infrastructure.
• Experience with the design and construction of commercial and industrial facilities, including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and special systems.
• Experience with developing shell space for tenant improvements by others.
• Familiarity with the principles of sustainability and the incorporation of sustainable measures and systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in managing project budgets, cost forecast and schedules.
• Experience with Design Build or CM/GC (CMAR) Project Delivery.
• Clear understanding of a collaborative & integrated team environment.
• Experience delivering medium and/or high voltage projects.
• Possession of Professional Electrical Engineering License.