Aviation Design Project Manager — Airport Projects

AECOM; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM Corporation seeks an Aviation Design Project Manager for California offices in Oakland, Orange, or Los Angeles. You will lead airport design teams, manage budgets, schedules, QA/QC, and client relations on multi-discipline projects while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in aviation PM, a BS in engineering, and CA PE license. Some travel to Southern California, Nevada, and other regional states is expected. This role offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency
• Professional Engineer license in CA (preferred)
• 8+ years of project management in aviation (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Perform aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and client management for General Aviation and Commercial Air Service Airports
• Plan, direct, and monitor airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, lighting and signage, and drainage
• Mentor and develop staff, provide leadership and teamwork environment
• Guide project teams on complex technical issues
• Coordinate staffing and workload through project development, meeting schedules and budgets
• Build and maintain positive client relationships and assist in marketing and win work
• Develop strategy, proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute projects
• Coordinate staffing plans and project development timelines
• Control project cost/scope/QA/QC and conduct project reviews
• Prepare engineering reports, project definitions, construction plans, and specs
• Provide design oversight for multiple aviation clients
• Coordinate with clients, funding agencies, FAA and permit agencies

Education

BA/BS + 8 years experience

Professional Engineer License in CA (preferred)

Job description

AECOM Corporation seeks an Aviation Design Project Manager for California offices in Oakland, Orange, or Los Angeles. You will lead airport design teams, manage budgets, schedules, QA/QC, and client relations on multi-discipline projects while mentoring junior staff.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in aviation PM, a BS in engineering, and CA PE license. Some travel to Southern California, Nevada, and other regional states is expected. This role offers a hybrid work model.