Sr Project Manager, Corporate Real Estate

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

• This job is a member of the Corporate Real Estate Team within the Corporate Affairs Division
• Responsible for the design and construction management oversight of Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) at multiple Domestic and International locations in strict accordance with approved corporate space standards, schedules, and budgets that meet all requirements of the user groups
• Supports AA operations directly to improve AA mishandled baggage rates
• Represents the CRE Team and AA to both inside and outside parties

• Develop project scope and/or definition documents
• Work with multiple user groups and internal departments to establish project program
• Prepare and manage procurement process for projects
• Create internal funding documents and consultant service request forms
• Create project estimates, budgets and schedules
• Create design and construction Requests for Proposal
• Oversee technical direction of project architects, engineers and consultants involved in assigned projects to ensure that all program requirements are meet within budget and time constraints
• Provide written and verbal project status reports
• Work with TSA, understand TSA regulations and guidelines
• Work with AA operations to improve MBR
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
• Travel as needed for projects

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management
• Prior experience in design, planning, development, and management of BHS construction projects
• Working knowledge of BHS and airport infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Prior experience in aviation construction and facilities development
• 10 years of experience in BHS project management
• In-depth technical knowledge BHS technologies, including conveyance systems, tracking technologies and screening systems

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Knowledge of architectural and engineering construction documents, contracts
• Ability to think strategically and understand the business need for each project
• Ability to make ongoing decisions based on the best results for the company
• Ability to anticipate upcoming problems and avoid them to preserve projects intent, schedule, and budget
• Ability to handle large and complex projects requiring multi phased approach and or projects that are fast-tracked
• Ability to work with diversified user groups
• Ability to manage direct reports and lead project teams to achieve goals
• Creativity and innovation

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: 

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. 
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more.

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.