Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Senior Facilities Project Manager

Dallas, Texas, United States of America · Senior

Work authorization required$126k-$140kDetected 6 days ago
ReactProject ManagementProcess ImprovementProcurementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringPublic SpeakingConstruction Management

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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role42
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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H-1B wage level

the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry

Level IV · 4×
Level I$64,3141 entry
Level II$84,5732 entries
Level III$104,8323 entries
Level IV$125,0914 entries

This range already reaches Level IV — the maximum four lottery entries.

DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Project Management Specialists (13-1082) · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.

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Green-card intent detected

Southwest Airlines Co. obtained a prevailing wage determination for Software Developers in Dallas, TEXAS on 2026-06-10. No matching green-card filing appears in our data yet. The determination expires in 1 day (2026-09-07), and a green-card filing must follow before then or the employer starts over.

Green-card follow-through: 55%

Of 20 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 9 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 519 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

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About the role

  • The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus.
  • Direct the preparation of large scale and complex technical drawings to ensure customer needs are met, Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) standards are documented and implemented appropriately, and the budget is utilized efficiently
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to less senior project members on all aspects of project administration, facilitation, and process optimization

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, and implement multiple large scale projects including, but not limited to assessing and validating Customer's requests
  • developing, managing, and tracking project budgets
  • Select and manage a project team by evaluating individuals training, background, knowledge, and skills, providing direction and guidance, making changes, when necessary, and communicating information in order to distinguish those who are capable of performing the work assigned to them
  • Evaluate economy and efficiency of space utilization by anticipating potential changes in function, workflow, future plans for expansion, value engineering, and architectural guidelines in order to develop proposals for better utilization
  • Develop, maintain, and implement Company Design Standards, including Design Guidelines, Brand Guidelines, Architecture and Engineering Standards, Building Criteria, Specifications, and Technical Manuals
  • Build, drive, and manage the relationship between the construction team and airport officials by ensuring all airport policies are followed (e.g. hours of operation, badging), necessary permits have been requested and approved, and all airport criteria is implemented in the design in order to ensure compliance and open communication

Requirements

  • Required: High School Diploma or GED
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree
  • Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.
  • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
  • Ability to use logic or reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
  • Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure while managing competing demands and tight deadlines
  • Ability to measure progress towards goals, anticipate changes, and react accordingly
  • Strong working knowledge of contract administration including types of contracts and enforcing contracts
  • Knowledge of project value engineering

Nice to have

  • Background in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management
  • Must be able to obtain a SIDA (Secured Identification Display Area) badge and meet all local airport requirements
  • Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
  • Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job
  • Ability to travel up to 75%, including overnight stays
  • Ability to work extended hours as needed, including some weekends and holidays
  • Ability to be on call to respond to inquiries as needed
  • Ability to work in construction environments while wearing personal protective equipment

Skills

  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Compensation

  • Competitive market salary from $125,900 - $139,900* depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

  • For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company.
  • Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings**
  • Potential for annual Profit Sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit***
  • Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
  • Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment.
  • You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.
  • https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits
  • 401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits
  • ProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.
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Company info

  • Our Company Promise
  • We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth.
  • Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines.
  • Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
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