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    Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

    Airport Operations

    Project Manager Facilities Asset Management

    Raleigh, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$95.1k / yearPosted 4d ago
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    Job description

    Project Manager – Project Engineer

    About Us:

    Welcome to the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, where we operate Raleigh-Durham International Airport, a vital hub connecting North Carolina to the world. In 2024, our teamwork helped us serve 15.5 million passengers, generate a $24.1 billion economic impact, and our dedication to excellence has been recognized with a Top Five passenger satisfaction ranking in North America. We're a tight-knit team of over 400 employees where accountability and collaboration are our guiding principles, and safety is our top priority. Whether your role is indoors or outdoors, you'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions. We believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and professional development to help your career take flight.

    About You:

    You embody core values that will play a pivotal role in connecting our community to places and the people who matter most. Your commitment to continuous learning will drive innovation and growth, while your unwavering integrity ensures that our brand remains trustworthy and reputable. Your respect for colleagues and clients alike fosters a collaborative and positive environment. Your dedication to excellence in every task you undertake will elevate our brand’s standards. Lastly, your team spirit will unite our efforts and amplify our collective success.

    About the Role: 

    Help Keep RDU Moving Forward—One Project at a Time!

    Ready to take your engineering and project management career to new heights? As our Project Manager (Project Engineer) – Facilities Asset Management (FAM), you'll help shape and maintain the critical infrastructure that keeps Raleigh-Durham International Airport running safely and efficiently.

    From runways and airfield lighting to drainage systems, bridges, tunnels, and utilities, you'll help guide projects from design through construction. Working alongside consultants, contractors, and airport teams, you'll keep projects on course—balancing quality, budgets, timelines, and the demands of a busy, operating airport.

    If you're ready to turn complex engineering challenges into real-world results, your next career destination is RDU!

    Compensation:

    • Maximum – Based on experience
    • Minimum - $95,082.00

    What You’ll Do:

    • Supports the Director in developing strategic plans and programs for airport pavement, drainage, structures, and utility improvements and rehabilitation.
    • Represents the Authority in coordinating with design consultants and contractors through all phases of infrastructure projects.
    • Collaborates with Authority departments to align construction activities with airport operations and project objectives.
    • Reviews construction plans, specifications, and project manuals for Authority and tenant projects to ensure alignment with technical, operational, budget, and schedule requirements.
    • Performs additional related work as required.

    What You Need: 

    Education:

    Required:

    • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a comparable degree in a closely related field.

    Experience:

    Required:

    • 3 or more years of project management experience, experience in the field of infrastructure planning, design, construction design and development.

    Preferred:

    Airside

    • Experience in the field of infrastructure planning, design, and construction of runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, bridges, service roads, and other matters related to this type of work.
    • Experience in all aspects of design and construction with new and/or repairs to mid-sized commercial construction projects, preferably at an airport
    • Knowledge of and Experience using FAA Advisory Circulars
    • Experience working at a commercial service airport.

    Licenses or Certifications:

    Required:

    • Valid NC Driver's License

    Preferred:

    • North Carolina Professional Engineer’s License or ability to obtain within two years of start date.

    Typical Work Hours: 

    • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

    Location:

    • On-site RDU Airport Campus

    RDU Benefits:

    At the Authority, we appreciate you and care about your health, happiness, and future. Our benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, employee discounts, and perks like an on-site gym, a dedicated wellness team, and frequent company and team outings. For a full list of benefit offerings, check out the RDU.com Careers Page.

    A detailed job description will be provided during the recruitment screening process.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority

    Operates and manages RDU International Airport, serving the Research Triangle region of North Carolina.

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