Engineer Project Manager, Aviation & Airfield Design

The role

You will lead the design, planning, and delivery of aviation and airfield projects. You will manage budgets and schedules, and be the main contact for sponsors and the FAA.

What you will do

• Lead development of construction plans, contract documents, and technical reports
• Define project scopes, prepare fee proposals, and manage budgets
• Oversee project schedules, monthly invoicing, and Project Status Reports for clients
• Support or lead new sales initiatives
• Serve as main contact for sponsors, the FAA, and other stakeholders
• Review client documents and coordinate subconsultants for surveys and geotechnical work
• Ensure projects comply with federal, state, local grant, and environmental rules
• Manage the bidding process, addenda, change orders, and site visits during construction
• Review final drawings and conduct final inspections at project close-out
• Lead cross-functional teams, build client relationships, and mentor team members

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 10+ years of project management experience on aviation and airfield design projects
• Proficiency in AutoDesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other engineering software
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills to read, interpret, and apply technical and financial documents
• Ability to respond to sensitive client inquiries and manage relationships with regulatory agencies
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, and lift up to 40 pounds

Nice to have

• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and federal aviation regulations

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

• Woolpert cannot provide visa sponsorship; applicants must already have work authorization in the country where the job is located
• Only candidates who live in the Reno, NV area or are open to relocation will be considered

About the company

Woolpert is a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm with over 75 offices. It is certified as a Great Place to Work.