Project Manager - Aviation Engineering

Description

The Project Manager – Aviation Engineering will provide intermediate-level project management oversight on airport design projects. This role involves developing strong working relationships with airport authorities, state agencies, counties, municipalities, and other consulting firms. The Project Manager must be knowledgeable of FAA criteria and design standards and be able to obtain PE licensure in multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the technical excellence of aviation engineering projects and deliver on-time, within budget outcomes.
• Serve as project lead on specific tasks; manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Define scope, schedules, budgets, and man-hour requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Perform CAD design and drafting using Civil 3D and AviPlan for modeling and analysis.
• Prepare drainage designs and reports per FAA/local standards.
• Support construction phases including RFIs, submittals, and revisions.
• Coordinate team efforts for project support.
• Manage project scope and amendments.
• Prepare construction documents, maps, reports, and related materials.
• Provide quality control (QC) reviews.
• Conduct site visits to monitor project progress.
• Communicate regularly with clients and attend project meetings.
• Ensure project schedules and budgets are met.
• Develop technical reports, specifications, and final bid packages.
• Lead technical decisions on cost, schedule, and approach.
• Identify variances and implement corrective measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• 6+ years of experience in airside and landside airport design.
• Familiarity with FAA criteria, project management, and client relations.
• Proposal writing, scope development, and budget preparation experience preferred.