Airport Project Manager | Charge Operations

BETA Technologies, Inc.; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite healthcare in Vermont

Flight lessons

Daily lunch provided

Paid parental leave

Stock-based compensation

Job summary

BETA Technologies, Inc. is hiring an Airport Project Manager to lead the deployment of electric aviation charging infrastructure.

You will manage schedules, budgets, permitting, and FAA approvals while coordinating with internal teams, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure high-quality project delivery. The role requires 5+ years in aviation or EV infrastructure project management, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 25% (including international).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of commercial project management in aviation, infrastructure, or EV charging deployment.
• Contracting, construction management and/or high voltage electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee development and construction projects from conception to completion.
• Create and maintain project schedules and budgets; manage changes.
• Lead project team meetings and coordinate with stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Ensure quality standards and timely delivery of projects in the NAS/FAA context.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent

Civil or Electrical Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation , and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Airport Project Manager to join our team focusing on deployment of BETA’s electric aircraft charging infrastructure. The Airport Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing development and construction projects from conception to completion. This includes permitting, FAA approvals, budget tracking, contracting, scheduling, utility coordination, construction management, and ensuring that projects are delivered to the highest standard of quality and within established timelines. The successful candidate will work closely across the BETA Charge team, external architects and engineers, as well as multiple subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Manage on airport installation of dedicated electric aviation Ground Support Equipment including charging, battery conditioning and related dedicated aviation facilities.
• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines and milestones.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness and target margins.
• Direct project team meetings to communicate project goals, progress, and challenges.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address quality issues promptly.
• Monitor and manage changes to project scope, ensuring minimal impact on timelines and budgets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Charge Network Projects, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns.
• Representing BETA with external stakeholders in person and remote to ensure customer satisfaction and projects success.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or equivalent is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience with commercial project management in aviation, infrastructure and/or electric vehicle charge network deployment.
• Contracting, construction management and/or high voltage electrical knowledge
• Interpersonal skills dealing with all levels of an organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-versed with common workplace software (word processor, spreadsheet, database, etc).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Able to be a creative thinker and devise creative solutions to complicated problems.
• Willingness to travel 25% of the time, including internationally.

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Civil or Electrical Engineer degree with hands on project execution experience
• Experience with 7460 and Airport Layout Plan updates is required.
• Knowledge of FAA requirements and operating in the NAS
• High proficiency understanding of Airport Operations
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience of project management, on-airport construction projects preferred.
• PMP or equivalent.
• Experience with construction management software.
• EV Driver or first-hand EV charging experience.

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

Compensation

$115,000 — $135,000 USD

Build electric airplanes with us!

BETA offers a competitive Total Compensation package designed to support you now and as you grow with us. This role includes both Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members, so everyone shares in our success. You’ll have access to onsite healthcare in Vermont, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. We also take care of the everyday details with daily lunch provided, and yes—flight lessons are part of the experience, along with a range of additional perks that make work here genuinely rewarding.

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.