Airport Projects Lead — Strategic Delivery & Growth

Olsson; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness program

Bonus system

Job summary

Olsson is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Airports team to lead large, complex airport design projects across the firm. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery, ensure quality, and maintain client relationships while achieving project financial goals.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of project management experience in airport design and a strong background in civil engineering. Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills are essential, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering preferred. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the consulting industry and 10 years of experience in project management managing airport design projects.
• Has a strong understanding of engineering business consulting.
• Excellent client service orientation, communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Has solid interpersonal and decision‑making skills and the ability to generate innovative and effective solutions to complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of large and complex airport design projects across the firm.
• Ensures project quality to client and firm standards through the development and implementation of best practices, processes, and tools, including conducting regular project reviews and audits.
• Communicates project status and updates to all stakeholders and ensures all parties are aligned with project goals and timelines.
• Manages project resources, including staffing, budgeting, and procurement, to ensure efficient use of resources and successful project outcomes.
• Monitors project performance and progress, including tracking project milestones and deliverables, utilizing project management technologies and best practices.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks by identifying obstacles, developing contingency plans, and proactively managing project issues.
• Solicits feedback from clients to ensure a high level of client satisfaction and to identify opportunities to improve Olsson’s level of service.

Skills

Project management

Airport design

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Staffing and budgeting

Risk management

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Associate degree with equivalent experience

Job description

Olsson is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Airports team to lead large, complex airport design projects across the firm. You will oversee planning, execution, and delivery, ensure quality, and maintain client relationships while achieving project financial goals.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of project management experience in airport design and a strong background in civil engineering. Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills are essential, with a focus on