Aviation Engineering Design Manager

PGAL; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Aviation Engineering Design Manager to lead and support aviation projects across the country. This role involves building a high-performing team, collaborating with architectural groups, and driving business opportunities in both landside and airside sectors. With a focus on project delivery and client relationships, you will play a key role in maintaining the company's reputation as a leader in aviation design. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in aviation civil engineering design and project management.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations for airport design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery, including contract management and quality assurance.
• Support design needs and mentor a team to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Aviation Civil Engineering Design

Project Management

FAA Advisory Circulars

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Aviplan

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Job description

PGAL is seeking a dynamic and experienced Aviation Engineering Design Manager to support our existing aviation projects, pursue new projects, and help grow our aviation engineering group. This seller-doer role entails building and managing a high-performing team, collaborating closely with our established architectural aviation group on nationwide projects, and driving new business opportunities across both landside and airside sectors.

This role can be based in our Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles, or Alexandria offices, with opportunities to lead efforts and support aviation pursuits across the country, contributing to PGAL's reputation as a nationwide leader in aviation design.

As the Aviation Engineering Design Manager, you will oversee all aspects of project delivery, including contract management, team leadership, quality assurance, and financial performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support design needs and mentor a team to ensure successful delivery of projects that include the design of taxiways, taxilanes, aprons, roadways, stormwater, and utility infrastructure


• Collaborate with architecture and engineering leadership to develop goals, growth plans, and implement strategic initiatives for a variety of airside and landside airport projects, including but not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Commercial and General Aviation Airport master planning
  
  
  • Passenger terminal redevelopment programs
  
  
  • FAA movement area expansions and reconstruction
  
  
  • Airfield utility infrastructure assessments
  
  
  
  

• Support business development efforts in the aviation engineering market and support collaborative architecture/engineering aviation pursuits to help expand PGAL's strong nationwide aviation presence.


• Help build and lead a high-performing team of aviation engineers to execute new project delivery and provide engineering support for architecture aviation projects. Lead aviation engineering pursuits while developing, maintaining, and growing key client relationships in commercial service and general aviation.

• Coordinate with airport authorities, airlines, federal agencies, and other stakeholders, including construction administration/management as well as PGAL's Architecture and Civil Engineering Teams.


• Actively participate in industry initiatives and events to maintain PGAL's presence and leadership in aviation design, including recruiting qualified personnel.


• Manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in aviation civil engineering design and project management


• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university


• A Professional Engineer (PE) license in TX, CA, or VA is required, with the expectation that licensure in all three states will ultimately be required. Additional state licensures are a plus.


• Strong knowledge of and experience in the application of FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction, including taxiways, taxilanes, aircraft parking aprons, grading/drainage, and pavement markings, and other federal regulation processes such as preparation of FAA 7460-1 applications and 49 CFR Par 77 analyses


• Self-motivated and results-driven, with a focus on meeting individual and strategic goals for the aviation engineering group


• Aviplan, AutoCAD, and Civil3D experience and/or working knowledge of design software preferred


• Excellent communication, management and organizational abilities


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship

PGAL offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k), and profit sharing. We also offer PTO and paid family leave.

If you are highly motivated, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic, able to prioritize, organize, and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment, please apply.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

PGAL is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor