Posted: Apr 7, 2026
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AIRPORTS CONTRACT MANAGER (AIRPORTS SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER)

Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Department of Airports - West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Salary: $81,529.00 Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
Hours:7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday - Friday; may be required to work holidays, evenings, weekends, and additional hours, and to respond while on-call 24 hours/day.
Other:

Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Valid Florida Driver’s License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.

Requires successful completion of DHS Criminal History Records Check and Security Threat Assessment prior to appointment and the ability to maintain these clearances as a condition of employment.

THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

Performs highly technical and responsible work in the administration, design review, inspection, supervision, and coordination of assigned airport contracts and projects. Responsible for the administration of assigned airport service, management, and construction contracts, including monitoring compliance with contract provisions and conducting regular site inspections. Work involves contract oversight, routine field inspection of assigned contracts, and coordinating contractors’ activities to ensure compliance with County, state, and federal regulatory requirements. Assists with Division budget coordination and administration coordination of repair and renovation projects. Coordinates, researches, and directs the completion of special projects as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Public Administration, Law, Journalism, or closely related field; minimum of three (3) years of experience in government contract management or construction management,

OR

  • An Associate’s Degree in Business/Public Administration, Law, Journalism, or closely related field; minimum of five (5) years of experience in government contract management or construction management,

OR

  • An Unrelated Bachelor’s Degree; minimum of five (5) years of experience in government contract management or construction management,

OR

  • Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of seven (7) years of experience in government contract management or construction management.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include experience in/with (must specify in application): Project coordination in an airport environment, airport-related service contracts, including passenger boarding bridges, baggage handling systems, developing contract specifications and scope of work, interpreting contract provisions, and evaluating contract performance against contract standards and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), state, and local government procurement and services contracts. 

Visit www.pbcgov.jobs for job description and to apply online.  May upload any Veteran’s Preference documentation to online application (No e-mail applications/resumes accepted).

Online Applications are accepted until filled.  EO/AA M/F/D/V, Drug Free Work Place; All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane.