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Tucson Airport Authority · 3 days ago

Grants and Compliance Accountant

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Tucson Airport Authority is responsible for managing the Tucson International Airport and Ryan Airfield, and they are seeking a Grants and Compliance Accountant to oversee project management within their Project Management Office. This role involves directing architectural and engineering design and construction phases, ensuring compliance with established standards, and managing project teams and budgets.

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Responsibilities

Support and advocate for TAA’s Mission, Vision, Guiding Principles and act as a champion and role-model of TAA’s Cultural Fundamentals

Serve as the project manager for assigned projects, to ensure design goals, management reports, project schedules, budgets, plans and specifications, and construction management is conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner

Align to PMO governance and framework to effectively manage project schedules, risks/issues, and other project details within our PPM platform

Manage budget, expenditures, adherence to construction schedules, scope negotiations, negotiation of change orders for contractors and consultants, where applicable

Manage and work with contractors and specialty design consultants to ensure the required quality standard requirements of the project are being met

Manage and support the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure all design changes and solutions are implemented and coordinated into the project design documentation

Manage the design, construction and inspection of assigned projects to ensure systems are fully operational by project end

Work closely with architects, consultants, external and internal stakeholders, maintenance staff and other technical sub-contractors until project end

Manage and coordinate with TAA staff, consultants, contractors, and any stakeholders to assure that all parties coordinate and collaborate to identify the best solutions for successful implementation of projects

Prepare reports and present recommendations to Executive Team (ET) at key decision points in project development

Assist in the design and constructability review of design plans and specifications which are prepared by consultants under contract with TAA; coordinate support services and provide knowledge and authoritative guidance on design and construction criteria

Manage inspections with outside agencies and TAA staff and accept projects for the TAA

Manage final inspections to develop appropriate punch lists, and the approval of all progress payments through the completion of projects

Keep current, accurate records on each working project

Respond to inquiries from TAA staff and tenants and provide information pertaining to the status of projects

As required, provide 24-hour response/resolution to project and airport related emergencies

Assure compliance with rules and regulations governing the use of TAA property and facilities and the observance of air traffic and safety regulations during the course of assigned projects

Collaborate with the FAA, ADOT, City or County staff, as necessary, to ensure successful project implementation

Abide by all FAA or ADOT grant regulatory requirements

Work closely with TAA IT and Maintenance staff to effectively maintain and plan for replacement/upgrades to existing systems

Be responsive to airport emergencies and situations that may involve loss of human life or property; support public safety and operational response to emergencies; utilize Incident Management System (ICS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS) protocols and procedures; coordinate and/or participate in after-action emergency de-briefing with appropriate departments and stakeholders

Qualification

Engineering design principlesConstruction managementProject managementCivil infrastructure projectsArizona Driver’s licenseNIMS certificationTechnical communicationCritical thinkingSelf-starter

Required

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college/university with major course work in engineering, construction management or architecture or equivalent experience

A minimum of three years' experience managing design and construction projects

Strong project management skills

Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering/architectural design and construction, and administration of project management

Knowledge of design principles, techniques and tools used in the production and use of precision technical plans, drawings and models

Knowledge of a variety of practices and procedures, including, but not limited to Federal, State, County and City laws; FAR Part 77, FAR Part 139, TSA Part 1542, and TAA airport geography and land areas

Knowledge of the organization's Strategic Plan, mission and goals, and how these relate to division, department, team, and individual projects and initiatives

Skill in project management

Skill in organization, oral, listening, and written communications, proofreading, critical-thinking and multi-tasking

Skill in taking initiative and being a self-starter

Ability to communicate via telephone, radio, cellular telephone, with sufficient clarity to be understood by others and to hear radio and telephone transmissions in a high noise environment

Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, with mature judgment, to function in compelling, high stress, fast moving work surroundings, with deadlines and multiple projects

Ability to apply architectural and engineering principles, methods, and techniques to theoretical and practical problems with versatility, judgment, and perception

Ability to initiate and organize responsibilities without observant supervision, and take independent action relative to work problems requiring immediate solutions

Ability to remain focused in situations involving extreme stress

Ability to read, write and speak the English language in an articulate, fluent manner

Ability to express ideas effectively; prepare and present written and/or oral reports and recommendations to executive management, TAA board, tenants and the general public

Ability to distinguish the colors red, green, and yellow in airfield marking, lighting, signage and emergency light gun signals

Establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with department personnel, other TAA personnel, and outside agencies as required

Understand that dissemination of information outside of job requirements is on a “need-to-know” basis and be able to maintain discreet and professional sense of confidentiality due to sensitive nature of job functions

Engage in self-improvement activities, and training as appropriate

Perform cross training within work environment

Prioritize responsibilities to ensure long-term priorities are not sacrificed for short-term accomplishments

Understand own strengths and weaknesses, to seek input from supervisor and peers about how to improve, and to focus on continuous self-improvement activities

Continually learn and develop, especially in the areas of management, coaching and leadership

Take initiative for on-the-job learning experiences, as well as seeking out formal education and coursework for continuous growth and development

Valid Arizona Driver's license

Meet and maintain the ability to drive airport vehicles on the Air Operations Area (AOA) Non-Movement Area(s)

As an employee, you are deemed to be essential personnel as part of TAA's emergency response, and must respond to airport incidents, as requested/required

Must obtain and maintain access to the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA)

Successfully complete the National Incident Management System (NIMS) (ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800) requirements and certification within the first year of employment

Preferred

Experience and background with design and construction of civil (airfield and landside) infrastructure projects

Company

Tucson Airport Authority

The Tucson Airport Authority (TAA) is an independent, non-profit organization operating Tucson International Airport and general aviation reliever Ryan Airfield.

Founded in 1948

Tucson, Arizona, USA

201-500 employees