Project Manager - Aviation

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager for their Aviation Division. The role involves managing airport improvement projects across the East Coast, requiring a strong background in civil engineering and leadership. Candidates should have a BS in Civil Engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience. The position offers flexible schedules, remote work opportunities, and a generous sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Remote work opportunities

Generous sign-on bonus

Impressive benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of increasing technical or planning and leadership experience.
• 4-6 years’ experience in other Civil Engineering Discipline.
• 4-6 years airport design experience.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Airport Managers on improvement projects.
• Manage resources to complete projects within contract and budget.
• Lead and assemble a qualified project team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project financial tracking

Client management skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering or Management

Tools

Deltek

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:

Hoyle Tanner is seeking the expertise of a Project Manager for our Aviation Division. You will be working on exciting airport improvement projects with Airport Managers and Directors all over the East Coast. Aviation Engineering enthusiasts, this position holds plenty of career opportunities for you.

We are a welcoming, collaborative, respectful, encouraging, and diverse community where you can achieve your career goals. Our midsize allows you to be visible and heard. Hoyle Tanner offers you a flexible schedule, remote work opportunities and a generous sign-on bonus. See our impressive benefits package for more information.

Location: Manchester, NH

Manchester’s historic mill yard, our 30,000 square foot office space sits perched on the 5th floor of the original Amory Mill and is the home of our company’s headquarters. Remnants of the historic charm remain in various locations throughout the mill, while our space has been redesigned with modern lines and architectural accents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work directly with Airport Managers and Directors and their staff on airport improvement projects all over the East Coast
• These projects will range from aviation transportation improvements on and off airports, to airspace modeling, to effecting positive changes in our environment and in our communities
• You will work with a highly experienced team of airport planners, environmental scientists, and construction experts providing you support and innovative problem solving
• You will travel to airports to collaborate on exciting projects, and you will be able to perform your design and management tasks from any of our six offices, or remotely from your home
• As this is a career opportunity and not just a job, we will want you to be invested and excited about your career. Being active in the aviation industry benefits you, our client, and us as a team and we will encourage you to be an inspired leader in key professional organizations
• On projects you will manage resources to complete projects in accordance with the contract, scope of services, budget, and schedule
• Train and mentor project engineers and junior staff supporting you
• You will work within an established quality control program and have access to our project manager manual and recurring project management training

In this role you will also be expected to:

• Achieve excellent financial performance for Hoyle Tanner
• Provide superior client service by responding to needs and understanding concerns
• Lead and assemble a qualified project team to successfully complete a project or client deliverables on time and within budget
• Maintain and foster team satisfaction in completing project tasks and collaborating with subconsultants and other disciplines
• Resolve team personnel conflicts in conjunction with supervisors
• Lead efforts in pursuit of potential projects and the development of technical and price proposals
• Monitor and manage resources to complete projects in accordance with the contract, scope of services, budget, and schedule. Efficiently use Deltek and other management tools.
• Promptly invoice for services rendered and advocate for outstanding accounts receivable
• Monitor product quality and ensure a quality management plan is developed with roles defined accordingly
• Keep Principal-in-charge informed of potential claims or contract risks as they arise and collaborate on resolution strategies as needed
• May be a group manager responsible for supervising a small number of staff and assisting in career development, training, and managing work assignments to maintain effective billability of group

The successful candidate will have experience with plan production, specification writing, engineering analysis, client collaboration, highly successful project financial tracking, task management in a project manager roll or management in a project engineer role that has recently progressed to project management. An opportunity within this career is the chance to be the client’s first phone call, and through listening and collaborating deliver high quality consulting services. Possessing strong oral and written communication skills is a key to success and a necessary qualification for this position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSCE
• PE in MA, NH, ME, FL, RI, or CT, or the ability to obtain reciprocity
• 10+ years of increasing technical or planning and leadership experience to include 4-6 years’ experience in other Civil Engineering Discipline plus 4-6 years airport design experience
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, an acute understanding of project finances, scheduling, and client management skills
• PM Training

Qualifications:

• MS in Civil Engineering, Management or Equivalent
• Additional PE License(s) or NCEES record
• Provide a list of Professional Aviation Industry Presentations, or contributions to Periodicals, Construction Management or Project Management Professional Certifications
• Salary is contingent on experience

Hoyle Tanner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , or status as a protected veteran. Hoyle Tanner does not currently offer sponsorship and participates in E-Verify. All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check.