Aviation Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced aviation project manager to join our dynamic team at HDR. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of innovative and sustainable transportation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Marketing, planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects including airside and landside projects with high degrees of technical complexity.
• Managing both design-phase and construction-phase services for a wide variety of projects at commercial airports.
• Leading a design team, reviewing/checking their deliverables, and mentoring staff.
• Developing and reviewing proposals and participating in interviews and client presentations.
• Managing services during construction efforts on active construction projects including the review of submittals and RFIs as needed.
• Implementing QA/QC procedures and training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
• Coordinating projects with regulatory agencies and serving as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Leading the implementation of HDR’s Health and Safety program on projects.
• Instructing, mentoring, and assisting junior staff in their career development.

Requirements

• Masters degree in Civil Engineering
• At least 15 years of experience in civil engineering and design team management, specifically related to aviation market sector
• At least 5 years of project management experience with Southern California airports
• Experience on airside and landside aviation projects
• Experience in Program Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) projects as Owner’s representative
• P.E. License is preferred
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential is preferred
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and aviation design standards
• Experience working in and leading multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience working on and leading large aviation projects
• Demonstrated leadership, business development, and strategic planning skills
• Local candidates preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience
• The ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Airfield Design

Job Posting

Dec 5, 2025

Keywords

• Airport Engineering
• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Design Team Management
• Client Relations
• Quality Control
• Health and Safety
• Leadership
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Multi-Disciplinary Teams
• Landside Projects
• Airside Projects
• Program Management
• FAA Advisory Circulars
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)