Airports Planning Project Manager

SEH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Paid Family Leave

Flexible holidays

Work/life balance arrangements

Job summary

SEH is seeking a dedicated Airports Planning Project Manager in Austin, Texas, to lead and support airport projects that shape communities. This role requires significant experience in leading master plans and managing multi-disciplined teams while providing valuable mentorship.

With a culture focused on collaboration and employee ownership, SEH offers a flexible work environment and career development opportunities. The expected salary range is $95,000 to $130,000, reflecting your skill set and experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading master plans at general and commercial airports.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with Airport Planning project managers.
• Ability to support general aviation project planning across multiple geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Master Plans and Environmental Reviews for airport projects.
• Manage client pursuit strategy, proposal writing, and project scoping.
• Mentor less experienced planning staff.

Skills

Experience leading master plans at airports

Collaborative work with project managers

Team workload planning

General aviation project planning

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 SEH

SEH is currently searching for an Airports Planning 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 Engineer

Why You’ll Love SEH

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee‑owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity

• Lead Master Plans and Environmental Reviews and provide planning support throughout design and construction of airport projects.
• Lead the pursuits of work in Texas, including client pursuit strategy, proposal writing, project scoping and contracting.
• Mentor less experienced planning staff.
• Manage multi-disciplined teams supporting planning projects.

Essential Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading master plans at general and commercial airports.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with our team of Airport Planning project managers.
• Experience planning team workloads, mentorship, team best practices, tracking industry guidance/changes, etc.
• Ability to support general aviation project planning for existing clients in general and commercial spaces across multiple geographies.
• This opportunity is open to candidates residing in Austin or throughout South Central/Southern Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TXDOT projects and relationships with TXDOT staff and TX Airports.
• Ability to work successfully as a seller‑doer.

Who We Are

Better 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 $95,000 and $130,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, we are 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.