SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY

Job Code:    4009

Grade:         39

JOB TITLE:                     Senior Project Manager

REPORTS TO:                 Director, Engineering & Planning

DEPARTMENT(S):           Engineering, Planning & Facilities

FLSA STATUS:                Exempt

Starting Range: $82,658 – $95,056

Salary Range: $82,658 – $123,988

Full-Time, Exempt

Posting Date: 5/19/26 – Closing Date: 6/2/26 @ 4pm

 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director, Engineering & Planning, serves as project manager responsible for preparation and review of construction plans and documents.  Serves as project manager/resident engineer responsible for the accomplishment of designated engineering-related and construction projects undertaken at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists the Director, Engineering and Planning in the preparation and accomplishment of capital improvement program and Federal and State grants.

 

Coordinates and evaluates the work of all professional consulting personnel assigned to project, design and construction.

 

Supervises the position of Engineering Assistant in completion of his/her tasks on a daily basis.

 

Coordinates and documents the efforts of consulting engineers, testing specialists, surveyors and others in preparation of all plans and specifications necessary to detail the scope of proposed projects.

 

Advises the Director, Engineering & Planning on all engineering/architectural-related matters.  Provides input regarding methods, types of materials or equipment necessary for individual engineering/architectural projects.

 

Coordinates with tenants, tenant contractors, utilities, governmental agencies, and others as necessary to ensure timely completion of SMAA and tenant construction activities.

Performs all other duties and assignments as may be made from time to time by the Director, Engineering & Planning.

 

Monitors compliance with all safety, technical, administrative and management guides as issued by State and Federal agencies and local management policy.

 

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Computers and Office Equipment

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

 

Where “preferred” is indicated, the qualification is not essential.

 

Education and Experience:

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Minimum ten years’ experience in responsible project construction capacity with emphasis on airport construction experience.

 

Licenses and Certifications:

 

Certification as a Professional Engineer or Architect by the State of Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE), preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural engineering and methods of construction.

 

Knowledge of local and state regulations for project development, preferred.

 

Knowledge of contractor bidding and business practices and applicable state and federal regulations.

 

Ability to coordinate the work of contractors and consultants.

 

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

 

Ability to develop and retain effective working relationships with contractors, consultants and airport tenants.

 

Work Environment:

 

Works both in the office environment and the field.  When in the field, individuals usually inspect and oversee various engineering-related and construction projects.

 

This Job Class Specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description, but which are commensurate with similar levels of responsibility.  ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.