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Project Manager II - CRE - Planning and Development

United Airlines

United Airlines

Operations
Dulles, VA, USA
USD 99,750-129,924 / year
Posted on Nov 18, 2025
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Description

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.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Project Manager II in Corporate Real Estate (CRE) Planning and Development 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 manage several (10-15) projects that are typically less than $5 million, and less complex in delivery. This position is onsite at the Dulles Airport offices.

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.

· Leads successful projects by combining strategic thinking, business acumen and technical experience

· Creates project justifications through stakeholder engagement, communication and option development

· Manages vendors overseeing project construction and administration

· Meets project metrics within approved business case cost and scope

· Portfolio Planning, Development and Management:

o Establish and maintain strong business relationships with airport leaders and United Internal Customers

o Develop project strategy and approach during Envision and develop multiple alternatives to achieve Project Objectives

· Project Delivery:

o Manages design and executes airport and commercial property facility and infrastructure construction projects

o Manages the programming, planning, design, construction, schedule and budget related issues that pose challenges to the success of the project by drawing on knowledge of the planning, design, construction process knowledge and experience

o Accountable for the compliance with budget, schedule and scope of the projects

o Responsible for governance of the UA and CRE, artifacts, and guidelines

o Responsible for the utilization of any UA and CRE process and standards

o Responsible for the use of Project Database, PM Artifacts, workflows, forms, Project Management Guidelines and similar

o Ensures that projects meet defined metrics

o Responsible and accountable for transparent, accurate, consistent project reporting (weekly, monthly and quarterly) of portfolio of projects

Qualifications

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

· Bachelor’s Degree

· 4+ years Planning, Design (Engineering or Architecture) and/or Construction Experience

· Experience managing project tasks

· Demonstrated 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 or 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):

· PMP, LEED, Black Belt, PE, RA, CM

· Experience managing project teams


The base pay range for this role is $99,750.00 to $129,924.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

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.