Project Manager II - CRE - Planning and Development - United Airlines

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

Get your hard hat ready. We’re not just renovating the travel experience – we’re renovating our physical spaces too. And our Corporate Real Estate team is on the front lines of procuring, designing and developing spaces at all our hubs, stations and city locations across the world. From airport affairs and business services to planning and development, this team is responsible for all our leases and major construction and renovation projects, system wide.

Key Responsibilities:

The Project Manager II will manage facility and infrastructure related construction projects from planning through activation in accordance with corporate policies, established standards and governing regulations and requirements. The successful candidate will lead several (10-15) projects that are typically less than $5 million, and less complex in delivery. The manager in this role will collaborate with airport authorities as required, to ascertain, understand and collaborate with the airport staff on facilities or other airport infrastructure projects to ensure the airline interests are accounted for and addressed.

Portfolio Planning, Development and Management:

• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with airport leaders and United Internal Customers
• Lead successful projects by combining critical thinking, discernment and technical experience
• Creates project justifications through stakeholder engagement, communication and option development
• Develop project strategy and approach during Envision and develop multiple alternatives to achieve Project Objectives
• Handles vendor staff support overseeing project construction and administration. Meets project metrics within approved cost and scope.

Project Delivery

• Manages self to plan (with CRE Leadership), design and implement airport and commercial property construction projects
• Handles the programming, planning, design, construction, schedule and budget related issues that pose challenges to the success of the project
• Accountable for the compliance with budget, schedule and scope of the projects
• Responsible for governance and utilization of the company artifacts, guidelines, processes and standards
• Responsible for the use of Project Database, PM Artifacts, workflows, forms, Project Management Guidelines etc by self (and team)
• Uses CRE Project tools such as Sharepoint, Microsoft Project, Oracle and others as defined by need
• Ensures that projects meet defined metrics
• Responsible and accountable for transparent, accurate, consistent project reporting (weekly, monthly and quarterly) of portfolio of projects

Leadership

• Establishes individual goals that align with departmental goals
• Responsible in developing individual career development and training plans with leader
• Use technical knowledge experience to provide thoughtful decision making and guidance in strategic implementation of United’s approved projects
• Is solution oriented and committed to a creating and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Models integrity, possesses self-awareness and fosters an environment of accountability
• Will be held accountable for providing constant and transparent communication to their Project Team, Leadership, Stakeholders and Customers

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
• 4-8 years Planning, Design (Eng or Arch) and/or Construction Experience; Experience managing project tasks
• Knowledge of design and construction management process and vernacular, understanding of best practices of Project Management
• Background in construction safety, capital improvement planning for facilities, Facility Management, Aviation Master Planning
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Degree in Science and Engineering or Construction Management and / or MBA
• PMP, LEED, Black Belt, PE, RA, CM
• 3-5 years Project Management Experience
• Prior experience leading project teams

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.