Civil Airport Engineer - Project Manager

The role

The Civil Engineering Project Manager will create and lead a local aviation civil engineering group to expand service offerings. This role involves managing the project lifecycle for airport projects including facilities, terminals, runways, and airspace studies.

What you will do

• Collaborate with aviation clients to grasp project vision
• Oversee and lead the engineering project lifecycle from planning to completion
• Utilize engineering design software for reviewing and editing design plans and modeling
• Apply FAA and airport safety knowledge in project work
• Evaluate quality assurance and quality controls on project work
• Analyze system deficiencies and provide improvement alternatives
• Apply technical writing skills for RFPs, reports, specifications, and memorandums
• Engage with community members, government officials, and stakeholders
• Develop, inspire, and mentor reporting personnel
• Partner with regional director and operations managers to pursue new business opportunities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering or equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program
• Minimum 4+ years’ of demonstrated US-based experience with civil engineering airport design/construction projects
• Engineering design experience with general aviation and/or part-139 airfield clients
• At least two years (2) experience serving as a project manager on civil airport projects
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) professional designation
• Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or able to obtain soon after hire
• Strong financial acumen
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations and airport safety
• Understanding of engineering design software (e.g., Civil3D, Blue Beam)
• Proven client growth mindset and ability to pursue new client development
• A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record

Nice to have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in conjunction with engineering licensure

Benefits

• Annual bonuses
• Ownership through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 100% company-paid ownership contributions
• 90% company-paid shared health plan premiums
• Paid time off in year one
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer time off
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays
• 401(k) matching program
• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
• Flexible work-life arrangements

About the company

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. Founded in 1945, it is an Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm.