Aviation Finance Project Manager- Airlines
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and maintenance of project budgets, cost baselines, and forecasts for airline and airport capital programs
- Perform cost tracking, variance analysis, and earned value management (EVM) across multiple projects
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and funding strategies aligned with capital improvement programs (CIP)
- Analyze cost performance trends and identify risks, opportunities, and corrective actions
- Ensure alignment between committed, actual, and forecasted costs
- Support development of multi-year capital investment plans (e.g., 5-year airport CIP)
- Collaborate with project managers, client finance teams, and other stakeholders to prioritize spending and optimize capital allocation
- Aid in scenario modeling and financial impact analysis for capital projects
- Provide financial insights to support executive decision-making and long-term planning
- Partner with engineering, construction, finance, airline and airport stakeholders to ensure accurate cost data and alignment
- Support change management processes, including cost impact analysis and approvals
- Communicate financial performance clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial planning
- Strong experience with cost forecasting, financial modeling, and capital planning
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Experience preparing executive-level financial presentations and reports
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting airport or aviation-related projects
- Familiarity with airline and/or airport capital improvement programs (CIP)
- MBA or advanced degree
- Knowledge of GAAP and capital funding structures
Key Competencies
- Financial Acumen
- Analytical Thinking
- Strategic Mindset
- Communication
- Detail Orientation
- Collaboration & Influence
Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
About the Role
We are seeking an Aviation Finance Project Manager with a strong cost management focus to support airline and airport infrastructure programs. This role is responsible for developing, managing, and forecasting project costs across complex capital programs, ensuring financial performance aligns with project objectives and organizational strategy.
Benefits
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Pay
Competitive salary packages are offered based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-time position available.