Airfield Construction Manager at Consor Engineers – Houston, Texas

Airfield Construction Manager

US-TX-Houston

Job ID: 2026-6059
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Construction Services
Houston

Overview

As a Construction Manager, you will take full ownership of delivering complex construction projects, particularly pavement, runway/taxiway, and airfield infrastructure, within a dynamic, safetycritical airport environment. You’ll lead project teams, oversee field operations, manage project controls, and serve as the main point of coordination among contractors, airport stakeholders, design partners, and regulatory agencies.

You will ensure construction is executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with FAA regulations, airport standards, and contract requirements.

This position offers a highly competitive salary, longterm stability, and the chance to play a key leadership role on major airfieldfocused infrastructure projects. Selected candidates will participate in a formal interview with the Houston Airport System.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily construction activities on airfield projects, ensuring adherence to FAA standards, airport operational constraints, and safety requirements.
• Deliver projects from planning through closeout while ensuring ontime, onbudget, and highquality execution.
• Drive safety culture onsite, enforcing OSHA and airportspecific safety programs.
• Develop, manage, and regularly monitor detailed project schedules, budgets, work phasing plans, and resource allocations.
• Maintain strict control of project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, daily reports, and progress logs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with airport representatives, contractors, design teams, regulatory agencies, and internal project staff.
• Facilitate communication and problemsolving to ensure timely resolution of issues affecting schedule, cost, or quality.
• Lead and mentor assistant project managers, inspectors, and support staff.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional development across the project team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction management experience, with direct airfield experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of FAA standards, airfield operations, and phased construction in active airport environments.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, not required.
• OSHA 10hour certification.