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Council clears Terminal 3 expansion contracts; unions applaud local hiring commitments

5866016 · September 18, 2025

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Summary

The council approved construction-manager services for Sky Harbor Terminal 3 expansion; union representatives told the council they support the contract and praised commitments to local, union labor.

The Phoenix City Council approved an amendment to construction-manager-at-risk services for Sky Harbor Airport’s Terminal 3 North Concourse expansion on Sept. 17, 2025, drawing support from labor unions and airport stakeholders.

Union representatives said the contractor selection and terms prioritize locally sourced labor and apprenticeships. Mark Cardenas, representing the Western States Carpenters, and James Stewart of Local 1912 urged the council to move forward, saying the project would provide family-supporting wages and apprenticeship opportunities. Council members thanked unions for their work and highlighted the airport project as an economic development priority.

Why it matters: The Terminal 3 expansion is a major capital project for Sky Harbor, affecting construction employment, airport capacity and future air service. The council emphasized local hiring as part of the contract outcome.

Council action: The item carried unanimously; council members noted that awarding to a contractor using local union labor keeps paychecks in Phoenix and supports workforce development.

Next steps: The Aviation Department will execute the construction-manager agreement, administer project oversight and monitor local hiring commitments.