Airport Senior Project Manager

H.W. Lochner Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible work schedules

Education and training assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Lochner, a trusted infrastructure services provider since 1944, seeks a Project Manager to design and manage FAA and State DOT aviation projects across a broad client base. You will lead grant facilitation, design, bidding, construction administration, and close-out to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

You will ensure compliance with master plans, federal grant requirements, FAA/state design standards, and project scopes, applying FAA Advisory Circulars for runways and related airport

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• P.E. preferred or ability to obtain a State P.E. within the first year.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Field navigation systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage FAA and State DOT aviation projects across a broad client base.
• Lead project phases including grant facilitation, design, bidding, construction administration, and close-out to achieve on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Ensure compliance with airport master plans, federal grant assurance requirements, FAA and state design standards, and project scopes.
• Apply FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction—runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, grading/drainage, and pavement markings.
• Develop contract specifications and bid estimates.
• Coordinate engineering design staff and other disciplines to meet objectives.
• Maintain accurate daily timekeeping.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) preferred

Tools

Field navigation systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

Project Manager

Lochner, founded in 1944, is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation, and water clients. We deliver high‑quality, forward‑looking solutions to complex challenges and aim to be a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry by fostering an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce.

Your Impact

• Design and manage FAA and State DOT aviation projects across a broad client base.
• Lead project phases including grant facilitation, design, bidding, construction administration, and close‑out to achieve on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
• Ensure compliance with airport master plans, federal grant assurance requirements, FAA and state design standards, and project scopes.
• Apply FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction—runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, grading/drainage, and pavement markings.
• Develop contract specifications and bid estimates.
• Coordinate engineering design staff and other disciplines to meet objectives.
• Maintain accurate daily timekeeping.

Who You Are

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• P.E. preferred or ability to obtain a State P.E. within the first year.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of MS Office and Field navigation systems.

Commitment & Benefits

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
• Company‑paid disability, paid maternity leave, and life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (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 nonprofit 501(c)(3).
• Education and training assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The role involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, and varying noise levels. Physical requirements include intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting light equipment up to 20 pounds. Employees may need to work near hazardous equipment, on uneven ground, and at heights, and may be exposed to dust, gas, fumes, noise, and temperature extremes.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lochner is a proud equal‑employment–opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of 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.

Pre‑Employment Screening

All applicants who receive an offer must undergo pre‑employment screening, which includes SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, global sanctions and watch‑list checks, and drug testing. Employment offers are contingent upon successful screening results.