Senior Aviation Project Manager Civil Engineering

We are seeking a highly skilled Aviation Project Manager Civil Engineering to lead complex aviation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will manage airside and landside civil engineering projects while ensuring on-time on-budget and high-quality delivery. This role requires strong leadership client relationship management and technical expertise in civil engineering for airports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage aviation civil engineering projects from planning to completion including scope schedule budget and quality.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants to develop risk-conscious project scopes and fees.
• Develop project-specific plans quality management plans and schedules.
• Monitor project progress mitigate risks and prepare change orders or extra work proposals as needed.
• Communicate project status and updates to internal teams clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in financial and project status meetings to ensure profitability and performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their needs and ensuring project delivery aligns with expectations.
• Prepare progress reports review invoices and develop presentations for project updates.
• Guide coach and mentor project team members to enhance performance and professional growth.
• Support marketing efforts including proposal development client presentations and SMART Go/No-Go decisions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and ability to become registered in applicable states within 3 months.
• 10 years of experience in civil engineering project management preferably in aviation.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• CAPM or PMP certification.
• Airside airport design experience (runways taxiways taxilanes RSA improvements) in compliance with FAA guidelines.
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods: Design-Bid-Build Design-Build P3.
• Local experience in Maryland Virginia or DC is a plus.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Primarily office-based (95%) with occasional fieldwork in variable weather conditions.
• Some lifting up to 25 lbs may be required.
• The office environment is comfortable with adequate lighting and temperature.

Why Join Us:

• Lead impactful aviation projects with a talented collaborative team.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for career growth mentorship and professional development.