Civil Engineer Project Manager - Aviation

The role

You will lead the design, planning and execution of aviation and airfield projects. You will manage scope, schedule and budget, and act as the main contact for sponsors and the FAA.

What you will do

• Lead the development of construction plans, contract documents and technical reports
• Define project scopes, prepare fee proposals, manage budgets and coordinate resources
• Oversee project schedules, monthly invoicing and Project Status Reports for clients
• Serve as main point of contact for sponsors, the FAA and other stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings and document outcomes
• Review client documents and coordinate subconsultants for surveys and geotechnical work
• Ensure projects comply with federal, state and local grant processes and environmental rules
• Manage the bidding process, addenda and change orders
• Review final drawings and conduct final inspections with the FAA and sponsors
• Lead cross-functional teams, build client relationships and mentor team members

Required qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering
• 10 to 15+ years of relevant industry experience
• Professional Engineer License
• Project management experience managing aviation projects
• Expert in Microsoft Office suite
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to travel to meet project needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage cross-functional relationships

Nice to have

• Two or more years of project management experience, or a strong desire to advance into a project management role (listed as the ideal candidate profile)

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: set your own schedule and location, as appropriate
• Principal program: opportunity to become an owner of the firm
• Flexible paid time off and vacation
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Retirement plan
• Fitness reimbursement
• Pet insurance
• Identity protection
• Technology stipend
• Employee assistance program

Before you apply

• No visa sponsorship offered; applicants must already have work authorization in the country where the job is located
• Signing bonus requires 12 months of service and must be repaid if you leave within one year

About the company

Woolpert is a global architecture, engineering and geospatial firm with over 75 offices, certified as a Great Place to Work. It helps clients solve complex challenges in infrastructure, technology and communities.