Aviation Project Manager

About the role

Your impact At Jacobs, we’re reinventing tomorrow. With over 50 years of airport experience, we deliver comprehensive aviation solutions—from planning and design to construction and facilities management. Our team of engineers, architects, and planners thrives in complex, dynamic environments, supporting projects for municipal, regional, and international airports, air carriers, and military installations. We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Aviation team in the Southeast Region. This is your opportunity to lead impactful projects and help shape the future of air travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects, overseeing progress and ensuring quality delivery.
• Cook up coordination with clients, subconsultants, and agencies throughout all project phases.
• Conceptualize civil design approaches for airfield and site development projects using advanced engineering techniques.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex challenges, including conflicting design requirements and material limitations.
• Supervise design tasks and manage project coordination with clients and local officials.
• Lead, review, and mentor less experienced engineers and technical staff, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Participate in contract bidding and administration; observe project activities on-site.
• Scope and develop level of effort for new projects.
• Build and maintain client relationships, supporting business development and proposal efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE or equivalent)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina
• 10+ years of aviation design experience
• Proven project management experience in a consulting environment
• Established client relationships in North Carolina
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and CAE tools
• Experience preparing reports, plans, and specifications using FAA, UFC, or ICAO standards

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Airfield civil engineering design experience

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and CAE tools

Benefits

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $92,100.00 to $150,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.