Aviation Project Manager

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead aviation-related infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will manage the planning, design, and delivery of multidiscipline projects for airport clients, ensuring all scope, schedule, and budget requirements are met. Projects may involve both airside and landside operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects in alignment with established scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with internal teams and subconsultants to develop a risk-averse project scope and fee.
• Develop and maintain Project Management Plans (PMP) and Quality Management Plans (QMP).
• Prepare and maintain project schedules and track deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate multidiscipline engineering teams and subconsultants.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Develop change orders, task proposals, and extra work requests.
• Communicate project updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in financial status meetings and ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and status updates.
• Support marketing efforts, including Go / No-Go decisions, proposal development, and client interviews.
• Coach and mentor team members to promote professional growth and high performance.

Requirements

Nice to Have

Additional Information

Work Environment :

Requirements

MUST HAVE : Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program. Professional Engineer License and the ability to get registered in the states where clients are served within 3 months of employment. Anywhere from 5 to 20+ years of experience. Experience managing multidiscipline project teams. NICE TO HAVE : CAPM or PMP. Experience in airside airport design of civil infrastructure (runways, taxiways and taxilanes, and RSA improvements) in accordance with FAA guidelines and circulars. Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3. Prefer to have local experience to Maryland, Virginia, DC ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat / cold, wet / humid, and dry / arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.