Aviation Engineer/Project Manager

HDR; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 128,128 - 183,040; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Denver seeks an Aviation Engineer/Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams on FAA-approved projects. Responsibilities include managing projects from initiation to close-out and ensuring deliverables are met on time and budget. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 7 years of relevant experience with 2 years in project management, and a Professional Engineering license. Offering competitive compensation ranging from $128,128 to $183,040 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience including at least 2 years in project management.
• Professional engineering license (PE or P.Eng) is required.
• Experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and large aviation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams on aviation projects from initiation to close-out.
• Coordinate project life cycle activities and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Establish client relations and participate in contractual and design meetings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

MS Office

MS Project

Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Aviation Engineer/Project Manager – Responsible for leading multi-disciplinary teams to design and manage aviation projects from initiation to close‑out. Works on FAA‑approved projects, pavement design, and QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate work of single or multi‑discipline teams throughout the project's lifecycle (from development and initiation to close‑out)
• Responsible for all aspects of complex small to medium projects or routine large projects
• Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently
• Establish and maintain client relations, and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Conduct work sessions for deliverable development in conjunction with other staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate staffing and workload throughout the project life cycle, and ensure completion of deliverables on schedule
• Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed‑to budget and schedule
• Work with Accounting, Operational and Business leadership for periodic project reviews
• Implement QA/QC procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and aviation design standards.
• Experience working in and leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Experience working on and leading large aviation projects.
• Experience with asphalt and concrete pavements.
• Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng)).
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected compensation range: $128,128.00 – $183,040.00 (Colorado). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Location

Primary location: United States – Colorado – Denver.

EEO Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.