Aviation Project Manager

About the role

The Construction Services team at Michael Baker International supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agents throughout construction phases, from pre-design to close-out. They provide qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators, and safety experts.

Responsibilities

• Lead airport infrastructure and facility projects through planning, construction, and closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee day-to-day construction management and inspection activities, including contractor performance and compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop project staff while coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Administer construction contracts, including pay applications, change orders, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, airport authorities, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project quality, safety, and regulatory compliance while proactively addressing project risks and challenges.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates to clients and leadership.
• Foster strong client relationships and support business development and project pursuit efforts within the aviation market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing and delivering transportation, aviation, construction management, or airport infrastructure projects.
• Airport project experience involving airfield, terminal, landside, or facility improvements is strongly preferred.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction contract administration, scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.
• Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and client relationship skills.
• Experience working with FAA-funded airport projects and applicable aviation design and construction standards is preferred.

Qualifications

• Compensation: The approximate compensation range for this position is $121,000 to $175,000.
• About Us: Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction, and program management.
• About Us: We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable, and more prosperous.
• About Us: We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients.
• About Us: Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit.
• About Us: We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference.
• EEO Statement: Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

Pay

The approximate compensation range for this position is $121,000 to $175,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Schedule

There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.