Airport Project Manager

Lochner; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums

Paid time off and flexible holiday program

Company paid disability and life insurance

Health savings accounts with employer contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Paid family leave

Retirement plan with employer match

Wellness program

Education and training assistance

Employee discounts

Paid time off for charitable acts

Job summary

Lochner in Reno, Nevada is seeking a Project Manager for aviation and non-hub commercial service airports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, over 5 years of experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing project design, compliance with FAA standards, and coordination of engineering staff. The position offers competitive benefits, including hybrid work options and a retirement plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering.
• P.E. preferred or ability to obtain a State P.E. within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Management of project portions: grant facilitation, design, bidding, etc.
• Compliance with FAA and state design standards.
• Development of contract specifications and bid estimates.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficient knowledge of MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

General office equipment

FAR field

Job description

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Project Manager

The Project Manager will work on general aviation and non‑hub commercial service airports. Projects include federal and state funded airport improvement programs as well as locally funded projects at public and private‑use airports.

Your Impact

• Design experience on FAA and State DOT aviation projects within an assigned client base.
• Management of portions of a project: grant facilitation, design, bidding, construction administration, and close out to meet project goals on time and on budget.
• Compliance with objectives contained within the individual airport master plans, federal grant assurance requirements, FAA and state design standards, and a project scope of work.
• Knowledge and application of FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction, including runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, grading/drainage, and pavement markings.
• Development of contract specifications and bid estimates.
• Coordination of engineering design staff and other disciplines to meet objectives.
• Accurate daily time keeping.

Who You Are

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering.
• P.E. preferred or the ability to obtain a State P.E. within the first year.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of general office equipment, MS Office, FAR field.

Benefits

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
• Company paid disability (includes paid maternity leave) and life insurance.
• Health savings accounts (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care.
• Paid family leave.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible).
• Wellness program for physical and mental health.
• Lochner Cares non‑profit 501(c)(3).
• Education and training assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Background Screening

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.