Job Description

The Allegheny County Airport Authority [ACAA] invites you aboard our mission to create meaningful travel experiences in the aviation industry. As Pittsburgh\xe2\x80\x99s gateway to the world, both Pittsburgh International Airport and Allegheny County Airport serve as beacons of change and connectivity for our region. As a member of our crew, you will directly serve, inspire, and advance our community in significant ways that impact the daily lives of others and the future of our organization. Whether you have a passion for travel, an appreciation for aeronautics and aviation, or an unparalleled love for the city of Pittsburgh, ACAA provides the opportunity for the next chapter of your career to take flight.

Our culture is one that emphasizes high performance, innovation, and learning. We know that those things only happen when everyone who works in an organization is properly empowered, equipped, and enabled in their roles to make an impact. At ACAA success is a shared responsibility, and we look forward to supporting and developing the unique strengths you could bring to our team.

Job Summary

ACAA\xe2\x80\x99s Project Manager, Mechanical will report to the Director of Engineering and assumes responsibility for the management of mechanical engineering projects, from design phase through construction completion, and final closeout at the Pittsburgh International and Allegheny County Airports..

Here is how the Project Manager, Mechanical will help:

• Provide technical expertise and project management in the development, implementation, and monitoring of professional engineering projects related to mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Develop scope, budget and schedule, review proposals, negotiate agreements, and assist in recommendation of qualified and responsive firms to perform the design and construction management on engineering projects.
• Maintain overall control of capital improvement projects throughout project duration, including project management, evaluation and approval of award documents, change orders, estimates, time extensions, and payments.
• Review design plans, specifications, and other contract documents prepared by consulting engineers for feasibility and adherence to ACAA standards.
• Make periodic inspections of project sites to review work in progress for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Work closely with construction manager to evaluate construction projects.
• Provide mechanical technical support for facilities and maintenance departments.
• Monitor mechanical, plumbing, fire protection systems and controls to assure compliance with regulations and guidelines established by various regulatory agencies.
• Monitor and evaluate water distribution facilities, drainage systems (including deicing collection), heating and cooling systems, ventilating, and sewage treatment and disposal facilities to assure compliance and efficiency and make recommendations when revisions are deemed necessary.
• Review, inspect, and recommend improvements for mechanical related systems.
• Review/approve applications from tenants for modifications or additions.
• Prepare a variety of reports, forms, executive summaries, and project details for assigned or special projects.
• Coordinate projects with outside agencies and communities, tenants and other Authority departments.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned or required.

The successful candidate for the role of Project Manager, Mechanical will demonstrate the following key competencies needed in our culture:

• Communication - Proactively conveys a clear, convincing, and timely message; Communicates effectively using two-way communication through strong verbal, written, and listening skills
• Strategic Thinking - Thinks \xe2\x80\x9cbig picture\xe2\x80\x9d; Forward thinking and adept at seeing future outcomes and results; Commits to a course of action to accomplish individual, team and organizational goals
• Team Builder - Recognizes the value of teamwork and being an effective contributor to the team that drives desired results
• Customer Centricity - Aware of customer needs and the prioritization of our customers both internal and external; Makes decisions with customer in mind; Builds strong customer relationships

Qualifications

Requirements to apply for role of Project Manager, Mechanical are:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in mechanical or a related field.
• Five-Seven years related work experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Pennsylvania preferred
• PADEP Class E Water Distribution System Operator License (or within 1 year of employment).
• Possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Class C driver\xe2\x80\x99s license. Note: license must be maintained throughout employment.

We also expect that candidates will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in most cases:

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering methods, practices, and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of the design, construction, installation, and operation of mechanical, environmental, plumbing, fire protection and water/wastewater treatment systems and equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of existing laws, ordinances and codes applicable to engineering and construction projects.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Project
• Extensive organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to originate, prepare and review designs and specifications for complex engineering projects.
• Ability to write professional and technical engineering reports.
• Ability to apply engineering theory and practice to practical field and office engineering problems.
• Ability to procure and manage consultants/contractors.
• Ability to travel 5% to 10%.

Don\xe2\x80\x99t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don\xe2\x80\x99t meet every single qualification. As a Smarter Airport, we recognize that talent is not always related job history and skills come from valuable experiences that aren\xe2\x80\x99t always shown on a resume. If you are excited to make a positive change for our region, but your experience doesn\xe2\x80\x99t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for our organization, whether it be this role or another.

Caring For Our Crew

At ACAA, we\xe2\x80\x99ve got you covered. That applies to how we equip, empower, and enable our people to do their jobs. It also applies to our benefits, which are broader and more valuable than what many other employers offer:

• We offer two plan options for healthcare coverage from high-quality insurance carriers, as well as an ACAA-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) that will help offset the cost of many medical expenses.
• ACAA employees pay almost $1,200 less per year in healthcare payroll contributions than the average employee in other companies, according to market surveys.
• When HRA funding is included, the health-plan deductibles paid by ACAA employees are about $1,200 lower on average than the costs paid by employees of other companies.
• ACAA does not require that employees meet a separate deductible for pharmacy expenses before prescription-drug coverage kicks in.
• ACAA\xe2\x80\x99s dental plans (included with healthcare coverage) offer an option covering children\xe2\x80\x99s orthodontia.
• Employees also can take advantage of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
• All eligible full-time ACAA employees participate in the Allegheny County Employees Pension Plan, a defined-benefit plan that vests after 10 years of service.
• Employees also may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows them to contribute part of their pay on a pre-tax basis into long-term retirement investments.
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (including access to free counselling sessions, financial guidance, and care coordination), life insurance options, a wellness program, and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program round out ACAA\xe2\x80\x99s exemplary benefits.

About Allegheny County Airport Authority

Allegheny County Airport Authority, which manages Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Allegheny County Airport (AGC), is committed to transforming Pittsburgh\xe2\x80\x99s airports to reflect and serve the community, inspire the industry, and advance the region\xe2\x80\x99s role as a world leader.

Pittsburgh International Airport serves nearly 10 million passengers annually on 17 carriers and was named by Fast Company magazine as One of the Most Innovative Companies in the World as well as a finalist in its World Changing Ideas awards, both in 2020. PIT\xe2\x80\x99s first-of-its-kind microgrid \xe2\x80\x93 which completely powers the airport campus through natural gas and solar energy \xe2\x80\x93 has won numerous awards for resiliency and sustainability.

PIT is in the midst of an ambitious terminal modernization that will make the passenger experience more efficient and deliver real opportunity for the region. The $1.4 billion new terminal program will construct a smarter, greener airport, inspired by the best of our region. The updated terminal lands in 2025 and will be the first airport terminal in the U.S. to be built from the ground-up post-pandemic, designed and constructed with the highest public health standards in mind.

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