Engineer Project Manager, Airfield & Aviation Design

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Woolpert is an award-winning global leader in architecture engineering and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders and as a certified Great Place to Work Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring an Engineer Project Manager to join our dynamic Aviation Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the design planning and execution of aviation and airfield projects. This role involves overseeing the preparation of technical documents coordinating with key stakeholders such as the FAA and project sponsors and ensuring projects are completed within scope schedule and budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering project management and experience with FAA regulations.

This position may be based near any of the following Woolpert Offices: Cincinnati OH Cleveland OH Columbus OH Dayton OH

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What you will do:

Project Leadership & Management:

• Lead the development of construction plans contract documents and technical reports. Define project scopes prepare fee proposals manage budgets and coordinate resources to ensure timely on-budget project delivery. Oversee project schedules and deliver monthly invoicing and detailed Project Status Reports (PSRs) to clients.

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication:

• Serve as the main point of contact for sponsors the FAA and other key stakeholders. Coordinate meetings prepare agendas and schedules and document outcomes to ensure alignment and progress throughout the project lifecycle.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Review client-provided documents including as-builts and design reports and coordinate subconsultants for surveys geotechnical investigations and other technical requirements. Ensure all projects comply with federal state and local grant application processes as well as environmental regulations.

Bidding & Construction Support:

• Manage the bidding process by organizing pre-bid meetings preparing addenda and reviewing bid proposals. Oversee change orders conduct site visits during construction and ensure quality standards are met.

Project Close-Out:

• Review and approve final engineering drawings summarize project costs and conduct final inspections with the FAA and sponsors to ensure successful project completion.

Client & Team Management:

• Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project development. Build and maintain client relationships by identifying growth opportunities during the proposal and RFP/RFQ process. Collaborate with management on client satisfaction risk management and financial performance while providing mentorship and guidance to team members.

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10 years of proven experience in project management for aviation and airfield design projects.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and federal aviation regulations is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoDesk Civil 3D AutoCAD and other relevant engineering software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to read interpret and apply scientific technical and financial documents.
• Ability to effectively respond to sensitive client inquiries and manage relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to reach bend and lift up to 40 pounds.
• This position requires occasional travel for site visits and client meetings.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture engineering and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe youll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the addition to offering competitive pay we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health life vision and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time retirement plan fitness reimbursement pet insurance identity protection technology stipend employee assistance program and more!

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