Our Lamar office in Las Vegas, Nevada is looking for a new Airport Project Manager to help bring innovative advertising campaigns to life in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding areas. This position has the opportunity to be remote but will require travel more than 50% of the time. The Airport Project Manager will oversee a multi-location, multi-customer role out of varying equipment up to large format LED displays. This person will autonomously manage both external and internal resources. The successful candidate will report to the Airport and Transit Area Field Manager and will present updates as needed to the Leadership team. This role involves both short and long-term planning that ensures multiple projects are managed across the country without interruptions of Airport property operations.

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 351,000 displays across the United States and Canada Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• Handpainted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. We are actively working to reduce our annual greenhouse gas emissions and are projecting a 70% decrease by 2026 as a result of our efforts.

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What you can expect from us:

• A flexible work environment that celebrates differences and fosters the feeling of family
• An hourly range of $43 - $50 / hour dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 401K plan with company contributions for participation
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

What we're looking for in YOU:

• Proven track record of successful projects
• Significant experience with commercial buildouts and renovation projects
• Able to pass all required airport security clearances including vehicle operation in secured areas
• Effective Time Management, Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills, Writing Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Planning, Conflict Resolution, Industry Knowledge, Machinery Knowledge, Computation Skills, Leadership Skills, Proficient with MS Word & Excel, Google mail.
• Prefer proven track record of the ability to work with all levels of Airport personnel
• Must be able to pass a TSA background check for required airport badging
• Must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Ability to read and understand construction plans
• General knowledge of electrical procedures and techniques
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Google Mail
• Skill in speaking with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
• Skill in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job responsibilities
• Skill in supervising including organizing objectives, delegating responsibilities, and training
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary as well as collaboration with all levels of the company and Airport personnel.

Education and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree/trade certification preferred
• Minimum 10 years experience in the construction management field required
• Prior experience working in an airport or government agency environment preferred
• 10+ years in the airport advertising concession industry preferred
• Experience managing projects in airports of varying size preferred
• Experience in developing equipment plans for airport RFPs preferred

A day in the life:

• Assess project and identify specifications, cost estimates, and timelines
• Research approval processes and permitting processes for each project
• Prepare proposals and estimates
• Coordinate equipment purchasing, shipping and installation
• Responsible for start to finish project oversight, ensuring quality work is completed on time
• Source and vet subcontractors to provide necessary services
• Ensure subcontractors source necessary materials ensuring quality and price point are as promised
• Ensure subcontractors provide all necessary equipment so project remains on schedule
• Ensure subcontractors acquire all necessary insurance, permits and security clearances
• Ensure that all inspections are scheduled and conducted in a timely fashion
• Work to maintain project budget
• Ability to read and understand construction plans
• Track invoice payment & management
• Provide consistent, regular project updates
• Commissioning - conducting or contraction expertise to commission the final product (hardware and software verification)
• Contribute to RFP process by researching and advising on Airport capital expenditure needs
• Administer ACDBE research and ensure good faith effort and RFP compliance, as needed
• Map out, summarize and quantify existing Airport equipment programs
• Create equipment plan under the direction of General Manager
• Oversee equipment installation in the field, when appropriate
• Address equipment and service issues in the field, coordinate with subcontractors, airports and local staff to replace failing equipment and troubleshoot reoccurring issues
• Set up subcontractors/vendors/employees, facilitate bonds and/or badging
• Responsible for scheduling and supervising all crews
• Adhere to all safety regulations and enforce Lamar safety policies

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment for this position is indoors·
• The physical demands for this position are moderate to heavy lifting, pushing, reaching, seeing (reading, color distinction, acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision), sitting less than 50%, standing, stooping, talking, turning, walking, and climbing
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are more than 50%
• Night shifts or on-call shifts required, as needed

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Federal Vaccine Mandate: As a federal contractor, Lamar may be required to comply with federal contractor COVID-19 vaccine mandates depending on the outcome of pending litigation. If these mandates are upheld, at time of hire, all employees would be required a) to submit their vaccination status and b) to submit proof of their vaccination. If an accommodation request is necessary, you will have the opportunity to submit a request after you receive a conditional offer of employment, if selected to fill this role. All accommodation requests are subject to review and could result in a denial.

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