Airports Engineer / Project Manager

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson-1; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

SEH is seeking an Airports Engineer / Project Manager to join our Airports team in Saint Paul, MN. You will lead the planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects, coordinating with clients, engineers, planners, and contractors to meet schedule and budget goals.

We value employee-owners, collaboration, and a commitment to innovative solutions. The role requires a PE license or ability to obtain Minnesota licensure, FAA experience, and willingness to travel for on-site

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain Minnesota licensure.
• Experience with FAA requirements, funding programs, or airport design standards.
• Experience with airport planning, design, and/or construction projects.
• Willingness to travel for on-site observations, team meetings, and client consultations.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, budgets, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects.
• Manage airport projects through development phases, coordinating scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, bidding documents, technical studies, reports, estimates, and other project documentation.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, planners, agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to identify project needs and develop effective solutions.
• Support construction-phase activities, including coordination with clients, contractors, and agencies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and other project team members.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for long-term infrastructure support.
• Create and foster an empowered team environment with accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Airport planning

FAA requirements

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us.You belong at SEHSEH is currenting searching for a Airports Engineer / Project Manager to join our talented Airports team!Why our employee-owners love SEH:\"I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!\" – GIS Analyst\"What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. \" – Civil Engineering Technician\"Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!\" – Sr Financial Analyst\"It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!\" – Civil Engineer\"This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit.\" – Sr Mechanical EngineerWhy you’ll love SEH:Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communitiesBeing 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s successCareer development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical trainingWork arrangements that promote work/life balanceFlexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivitiesPaid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choiceThis Opportunity:Lead and contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, utilities, and other airfield improvementsManage airport projects through various phases of development, coordinating scope, schedules, budgets, technical resources, and deliverablesPrepare and oversee construction plans, specifications, bidding documents, technical studies, reports, estimates, and other project documentationCollaborate with clients, engineers, planners, agencies, contractors, and other project stakeholders to identify project needs and develop effective solutionsApply airport design standards, engineering principles, and regulatory requirements throughout project development and constructionSupport federal and state funding and grant-related project activitiesProvide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to engineers and other project team membersSupport construction-phase activities, including coordination with clients, contractors, and agenciesBuild and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to continue supporting their long-term infrastructure needsCreate and foster an empowered team environment by embracing individual accountability and contributing collaboratively to shared successThis opportunity is open to candidates residing in the following areas: St Paul, MN and surrounding areaEssential QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering disciplineProfessional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain appropriate Minnesota licensureExperience working with FAA requirements, funding programs, or airport design standardsDemonstrated experience with airport planning, design, and/or construction projectsAbility to travel as needed for on-site observations, team meetings, client consultations etc. including overnight travelExperience managing engineering projects, including coordination of scope, schedule, budget, and project teamsExperience working collaboratively with clients, agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teamsKnowledge of applicable engineering standards, design requirements, and construction practicesStrong written and verbal communication skillsPreferred QualificationsSix (6) to eight (8) years of relevant civil engineering experience, with airport or aviation-related infrastructure experience preferredTwo (2) or more years of project management experienceExperience developing construction plans, specifications, estimates, and bidding documentsDemonstrated experience mentoring, coaching, or providing technical direction to other engineering staffExperience with proposal development and client relationship managementWho We AreBetter Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services . We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us.Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $110,000 and $125,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.Notice to Third Party Agencies: SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.#LI-CK1