Civil Airport Engineer - Project Manager

The Role

The Civil Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for creating and leading a local aviation civil engineering group to help expand our local service offerings to aviation clients in the region. The Project Manager will be responsible for growing market presence, developing a local team, and serving as the project manager to champion and lead the planning and design of airport projects for clients across a spectrum of project work from facilities, terminals, runways, air traffic control towers, navigation, and airspace studies to water, gas, and power design and analysis. These responsibilities include:

• Expertly collaborates with aviation clients to grasp project vision.
• Oversee and lead the engineering project lifecycle from planning to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Utilize engineering design software for reviewing and editing design plans and modeling.
• Applies FAA and airport safety knowledge in project work.
• Evaluate quality assurance and quality controls on project work within the team.
• Analyze system deficiencies and provide improvement alternatives to meet project goals.
• Applies technical writing skills for Request for Proposals, report writing, project specifications, and memorandums.
• Ensures precision and safety through meticulous design.
• Tackles design challenges creatively, resolving complex problems.
• Engage with community members, government officials, and other stakeholders to communicate project goals, address concerns, and gather input.
• Develop, inspire, and mentor reporting personnel.
• Stays aware of federal regulations that impact the aviation industry.
• Partners with the regional director and operations managers to identify and pursue new business opportunities, driving revenue growth, and expanding market presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering or equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program
• Minimum 4+ years’ of demonstrated US-based experience with civil engineering airport design/construction projects required
• Engineering design experience with general aviation and/or part-139 airfield clients required
• At least two years (2) experience serving as a project manager on civil airport projects
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) professional designation required
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or able to obtain soon after hire
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in conjunction with engineering licensure is preferred but not required
• Strong financial acumen
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and airport safety
• Understanding of engineering design software (e.g., Civil3D, Blue Beam)
• Proven client growth mindset and ability to pursue new client development
• A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record is required for periodic travel